"Django's Tiger" SWING on CIGAR BOX GUITAR
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Hardtail Bridge
Started this discussion. Last reply by ChickenboneJohn Apr 24, 2021. 15 Replies 0 Likes
When using a Strat style hardtail bridge,is the string tension and tone different (better,worse or indifferent) when stringing through the box to the bottom of the box or stringing straight to the…Continue
Swirling
Started this discussion. Last reply by Seasick Mick Mar 29, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have a plain wooden box (soft wood) that I would like to paint swirl. Does anyone know if the box has to be sealed in any way before swirling?,,,,Thanks. Continue
Pickup placing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Seasick Mick Sep 10, 2019. 9 Replies 0 Likes
What's the consensus on the placement of a single pickup on a CBG? Do most people prefer the neck,bridge or middle and why?....Continue
aluminium bobbins
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig May 5, 2019. 26 Replies 0 Likes
I want to make a few single string diddley bow pickups with sewing machine bobbins.Would it be ok to use aluminium bobbins?....Continue
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"Django's Tiger" SWING on CIGAR BOX GUITAR
The Cigar Box Serenaders performing "Django's Tiger" at the 2018 New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival#djangoreinhardt #cigarboxguitarjazz #djangostigerVideo...
"Altering the stringing method can't change the tension in the string. It may change the pressure on the bridge saddles, but the tension in the string will remain the same. String tension for a given scale length and string gauge…"
"Thanks,Taff....Good detailed pics always helps."
"Hi, this is how I do it. Neck block size varies depending on 6 or 3 string CBG. My aim is to keep as much timber out of the box as possible if its an acoustic instrument. And the top as free to vibrate as possible.
Hope this helps Taff"
"Finding different ways of making a CBG is part of the fun for me...Thanks for the info."
"Four screws, like a strat. I have a mahogany heel that stick out. Only two of the screws are visible from the outside. I'd snap a pic, but I haven't yet gone back & sanded & finished the heel.
When you get to…"
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- At 12:03pm on October 15, 2014,
Uncle John said…
Micky, I am glad to have you for a CBN friend. I have enjoyed your builds an photos. I came to your page today and see you are from the London area and that you are in 34 CBN groups. Thirty four!
- At 12:26pm on January 29, 2014,
Mike "Katfish" Karash said…
- Hey mickey,
On burning in fret marks: I find that burning first allows the oil, then lacquer, to highlight the burn marks, and then the lacquer smooths over and protects the line. I have done it afterward, but it leaves a crusty burnt edge to the lacquer, is less protected, and is a more rustic look. That's OK, if that is what you're looking for...
- At 11:52am on January 6, 2014,
Dan Sleep said…
Step three: play the bejeebers out of it.
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Need help
Started by Ozz989 in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans 1 hour ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Tuesday. 2219 Replies 17 Likes
Hi everyone. Need some advice plz...
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Aug 5. 19 Replies 2 Likes
How can I use this cool piece?
Started by Jo Jacobsen in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Aug 5. 13 Replies 1 Like
Box thickness effect on sound
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Rocky Patel mocked up
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Ghost pickup
Started by Michael shrader in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jul 29. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Can you build effects into a guitar?
Started by Ozz989 in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ozz989 Jul 27. 15 Replies 0 Likes
MAGIC STICKER REMOVER!
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Working on the edge.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jul 21. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Build This DIY Guitar Fuzz Pedal in 10 Minutes - VIDEO
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Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Kidd Filby Jul 8. 11 Replies 4 Likes
Left hand help
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Jul 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
While we are talking solid body resonator guitars.....
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by ILL GREEN Jul 4. 2 Replies 3 Likes
Modifying My First single String Guitar
Started by Kevin Rzewinski in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Rzewinski Jun 24. 17 Replies 1 Like
Neck on 3 string is a little tilted to the side in relation to the box.
Started by Robbie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jun 22. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Setting the action
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jun 18. 7 Replies 1 Like
Thought the forum might like this
Started by Ian Boyd in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ian Boyd Jun 17. 2 Replies 4 Likes
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