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6 pole PU
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 10, 2022. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hey ya’ll, My understanding, in the 6 string electric guitar world, is that aligning strings with PU magnetic poles is ideal. If I use a 6 pole PU on my 3 strings, would I attempt to align the…Continue
Trivia Quiz
Started this discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick May 15, 2019. 9 Replies 1 Like
Any one know who made Jimi’s CBG?Continue
Amp builds on my workbench
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker May 13, 2019. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Im working on some amp builds. 6” speakers, 9v, 5 watt, effects, mp3, headphone jack, effectsi am fortunate to have a friend in Dan as he is mentoring me in this art formContinue
Do I need a nut ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Daniel Walter Mar 31, 2019. 22 Replies 0 Likes
i am finishing a build and the nut is tough to use. Can I use a zero fret and screws for string alignment?ihave included a couple pics.thanks for your adviceTimContinue
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"Piezo in the neck is very interesting. With the traditional placement under the bridge, when there is neck contact, it really projects through the amp. The difference in location and output is intriguing. I’m sure you will…"
"Sounds great, I want to try and may double the bass GGdg. How are you and/or others measuring the distance on nut and bridge for the two strings opposed to the other single strings. I know there are no rules, but I figured you might use…"
"Everything Taffy said and if you are going acoustic, I try to keep the sound soundboard thin. I’ll even belt sand the top for better vibration. Scale length - nut to 12th fret and 12th fret to bridge equidistant.
the first builds…"
"I agree with anonymous. It doesn't really matter.
The whole Fender spacing vs Gibson spacing is overblown. When you bend a string, do you hear the volume change as it passes between the pickup poles? I have a Strat with…"
"Taffy, I pulled 2 poles with success, once. Maybe I just got lucky. The git hasn't come back for repair....but I'm going to advise others to NOT use this method. Fixing a git over a failed pickup problem that I caused would be a huge fail.…"
"Hi, I think pulling those two poles may cause the windings to collapse, but obviously the pickup still works, if you have used that idea. When I tried it the coil went slack and I junked the pickup.
Taff"
"Thanks, Taffy. I haven't posted for a while, I forgot about the glitch. Anyway, I was agreeing with AnonPick. I've slanted 6 pole p'ups so that the 1 and 6 poles are just outside the 1 and 3 strings, results have always been fine. I…"
"Hi Grandpa, use HTML Editor to get your posts to appear. DONT USE VISUAL MODE ....'COS IT AINT VISUAL
Taff"
"Those are sweet. I’m working on a Harley Davidson Screaming Eagle muffler. It is tough due to the curved nature of the motorcycle exhaust.
Thanks for reminding me"
"The reason why you center the strings over the magnets is because of signal strength & clarity, between the magnets will give you reduced volume & a muffled tone? "
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 10:32pm on March 17, 2019,
Bob "Ambrose" Negus said…
Hi Tim, a pleasure to be your friend.
- At 1:41am on March 15, 2019,
Uncle John said…
Hi, Tim. I like your gutiars, especially the dog and the eye-bolt tuner builds.
- At 12:07pm on March 8, 2019,
Korrigan said…
Thanks Tim, I appreciate the kind words. There are definitely great folks here and a vast amount of knowledge archived in the forums... but it's not as active as it used to be. If you're a Facebook user you should check out some of the cigar box guitar groups there, it's a lot more lively.
A few I belong to are:
Cigar Box Guitar
Fretless Cigar Box Guitars - Builders & Players Group
Cigar box guitar Builders owners and players
- At 7:19am on February 15, 2019,
John Bennett said…
Many thanks for your comment, Tim. I decided that good old steel braces, steel bolts and plenty of steel screws were the way forward to getting a solid build with less chance of vibration and buzzing. Seems to have worked out OK and gives the option of taking it all apart again for future modifications - although I'd rather not!
- At 1:29pm on January 28, 2019,
Daniel Walter said…
thank you Tim, talk soon, wood, wood, wood. love the amp, "speaker grill" never grows old.
- At 12:18pm on January 23, 2019,
Grandpa said…
Hi Tim, and welcome to the obsession. This is Grandpa, here in La Habra, CA (N. Orange County). Been buildin' about 4 1/2 years, have made a bunch of gits. Give me a call if you want to talk about gits and building. I don't know about any local cbg fests, but I have a couple of "show and sell" events I'm attending over the next couple of months if you're interested.
Reach out--(562) 458-2881.
Later.
- At 8:08am on January 23, 2019,
Jeff 'Bones' Reilly said…
That’s looking good Tim I’m sure it will sound great every one you build has it own voice to be found looking forward to a sound check .
- At 8:20pm on January 22, 2019,
Gday TIM glad to have you onboard enjoy the fun and best of all no rules . Regards Jeff .
- At 5:42pm on January 21, 2019,
BrianQ. said…
Tim check out the profile pages of Jeff “Bones” Reilly & Rev. Todd Hansen, if you’re looking for cbgs with offset necks?
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Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Started by Engblom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 26, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Dec 25, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
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Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
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