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I've run into a snag on my first 6 string CBG build. I didn't have any problem with the headstock offset of 15 degrees and the scarf joint, thanks to a previous poster who had pictures postedof how…Continue
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This may be already a subject of discussion, but I'll ask here..becauseI'm new at the CBG game.What type of bridge is best for a 6 string? I'm making a custom tailpiece that anchors at the end of…Continue
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-Rand.
Thanks for your comment. The Fender amp you can see in my pics is a Super 60, bought back in '89. My CBG's sound great through it - but it is incredibly loud, and heavy. I've not made any vids using it but I may do if you'd be interested to hear what it sounds like.
Love the look of those through-body neck guitars you've been building.
Building your first CBG using a real cigar box and using the original box top or bottom as the sound board is a good idea in that there are a lot of different building processes and skills that you need to develop that come together to make you guitar a reality. So, getting those basic process down well is essential before building your own boxes. However, if you are remotely located where boxes are hard to get, building boxes may be an important skill to master early on. I am no master box builder, or even an apprentice. I've built one box. But I see I'd like to learn more about it and so have started by box building group. I've also built 5 or 6 cigar box guitars and I see I still have many more to make till I can build a consistently good guitar. So you should be prepared to have to build at least several before you try your own box design, especially a 6-stringer. I'd start on something more humble like a 3-stringer. Actually, I started on canjo 1-stringers and I don't count them amoung the CBGs I've built.
As far as materials go, the Spanish Ceder should make a pretty good sound board. Do you have a larger single piece? Or, will you be gluing several boards together side by side to form your soundboard? I'd start with a big square piece 1/8'' thick as it is simpler to do. With my box, I got a piece of cherry laminate, and turned it over, glued it in as my soundboard (because the underside matches the wood of the sides a lot better).
As you probably have gathered by now, I'm the cautious type and I make improvement to my CBGs in rather small increments. But there is no rule that says you have to. If you have previous wood working experience and are very confident in your building skills, you can go ahead and jump into your 6-string project straight away.
Good luck in your project.
-Rand.
Hi Carverman.
The general rule for a good acoustic box is big and deep with a thin soundboard. The one box I made is still awaiting the completion of its head & neck. So, I can't say for sure how well the 9'' x 7.5'' x 4'' box performs because I have yet to test it. I am a novice box builder, so most of what I "know" regarding box building is hearsay. I suspect the shape of the box has a fair amount to do with volume and richness of sound, so I want to experiment with different box shapes. The McNally Strumstick is quite loud for its size and I think it may be due to its triangular shaped box with a round "tail end". So, that's one of the box shapes I'm thinking of doing. I am a slow builder, so it will be a while before I have more real feedback to give / document. If you are going electric and plan to play electric, then the box size and shape is not so important. If you have build a few CBGs, I'd begin by copying your favorite cigar box and then try to enhance that in subsequent builds. The type of wood will also affect sound quality, and picking wood that is commonly used may yield better results. I am using Chinese woods whose English names are unknown to me. So, my choice of wwods is a gamble.
Well, good luck on your box build. Why not document your process and add it to CGN. I started the Basic Resonator Boxes 101 group to provide a point for discussing these topics. It would be a good place to post your build process. Photos would be great.
-Rand.
thanks for the comments on my videos in responce to the reso it's one i bought but have since sold it i was not that impressed with it to be honest i think i could make better myself , well time will tell because thats another build i want to try my hand at
also heres another video showing another set Neck and Bridge pickups i made for Bluesbeaten redshaws dad he was so pleased with the sound of the bridge pickup i made for his son he had me make him a matching set
hope you like it
cheers mate
juju :)
thanks again mate
juju :)
so i guess you like to Carve ? with the name Carverman - do you wood turn on the lathe also ? - i have carved in the past but i find i just dont have the time for it , same with the woodturning but i aim to get back into it
so you made some Les Paul guitars thats cool i have always wanted to try my hand at a real six stringer and i also love the les Paul i have a Epiphone Les Paul myself and love it - don't know when i'll get around to making one but it's on my to do list along with some humbuckers to fit in it - so much to do in so little time lol! - i like the sound of your semi acoustic les paul maybe thats the style i'll try myself - so i take it you made the main body from a slab and rebated the cavities for the sound chambers then added a 1/2" cappings to the top ? - do you have any pix of it ? would love to see it
thanks for the reply
juju :)
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