"That’s kool Tom, I ordered a few yesterday, I ended up selling the cbg I had it in? I also want to try their single coil ghost pickup, but that’s another adventure :)"
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Kennedy Apr 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I searched "Ghost Pickup" and found a few entries from people who tried the Wicked Bucker under the box top. Apparently it was not particularly successful.I'm just checking in to see if anyone has…Continue
String breakage...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom T Aug 24, 2021. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I've got several three stringers. 24" scale, tuned D3, A3, D4I'm using Nickel wound strings for the D3 and A3 with a plain wound string for the D4.String diameters are 0.026, 0.018 and 0.012…Continue
Use of Guitar Backing Tracks...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 12, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Something I have never seen discussed on this forum (maybe I'm in the wrong place) is the use of guitar backing tracks to accompany your CBG playing.I don't have any other players near me and after…Continue
Sounding Good Fast...
Started Mar 4, 2020 0 Replies 2 Likes
I've built forty or so box guitars both 3 and 4 stringers fretted and un-fretted, Mag and piezo piclups. Over time I settled on a three stringer with no frets and a mag pickup. After playing for…Continue
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"I ordered the Lucky13 flat pickup and installed it under the box lid. It had great power at picking up the string even through the box lid. The one thing I did notice was that the pickup was very phonic, much like a piezo installation. In noticed…"
"Finally found the headset I had tucked away (for some reason). After charging it I was able to listen to your "sample". Nice six-minute-plus demo of the new guitar. It sounds very good. Tone is great and your right thumb keeps the beat…"
"The longer neck looks correct for a banjo-like appearance. It also gives you more octaves available to fret. I have gone to "long-neck" on most builds just to get my hand (slide) up to the 24th fret and a bit beyond.
Great looking build."
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"I always get tempted with their free shipping :D"
"Thanks Brian,
I'll check it out"
"MGB has one for ghosting too, all of their flatpup’s have been consistently good for me?
https://mgbguitars.com/collections/pickups/products/lucky-13-flat-pup"
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
I searched "Ghost Pickup" and found a few entries from people who tried the Wicked Bucker under the box top. Apparently it was not particularly successful.I'm just checking in to see if anyone has successfully installed a wicked bucker under the box lit with strings about 1/4" above the lid.It seems that the Gitty Bomb pickup is no longer available and the wicked bucker is about 3.8 Ohms.I want to keep the box top clean so a surface mount pickup tends to spoil it.ThanksSee More
"Beautiful craftsmanship (as always).
It looks like it could weight a bit, but not Les Paul heavy.
What scale length did you go for?
How did you decide to tune it? I assume it is a chromatic scale?
An any case, fine build. When are you posting audio…"
"For a very simple 3 string design you can get away with 1 x 2 Poplar for the neck if you use lighter gauge strings. If you can get cigar boxes for free you're in good shape.
Where the costs tend to mount up is hardware such as tuners.
If $10 is…"
"I love good restoration work. Post more if you have them."
"Amazingly thorough work (as always). I love the respect you show for these "hard case" guitars. You are able to bring them back to their prime without "over-restoring". Knowing when to stop is an art form you have…"
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Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 17 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar string frets?
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Kennedy Apr 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Piezo disc installation
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Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
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Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
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Guitar Pick-ups
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Free Cigar Box Tablature Library
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Handy adhesive
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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Mar 23. 8 Replies 1 Like
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 21. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Pick ups and number plate cbgs
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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