Added by ANDOMANDO,,also known as ANDY on February 25, 2011 at 4:41am — 2 Comments
Newbie here.
I see that Stew-Mac charges about $100 for their fret saw & miter box. Yikes! Does anybody know if you can use a regular miter saw & glue w/ "jumbo" sized fret wire stock? Alternatively, I have a jeweler's saw, which I see are sometimes called fret saws. Can I use that to slot for frets? How?
Thanks in advance!!
Added by David Kaftal on February 24, 2011 at 2:22pm — 6 Comments
Added by CigarBox13 on February 19, 2011 at 10:41pm — 1 Comment
Added by John Wendell on February 19, 2011 at 9:23am — No Comments
Before Fleetwood Mac became the 7o's hit radio powerhouse of the 70's they were an innovative blues band, the instrumental "albatross" has haunted me for years (in a good way) here's a stunning live version played by Rick Vito. Talk about tone and control with a slide bar!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMg5dLeoOAs
Added by Justice Crafted on February 19, 2011 at 7:44am — 1 Comment
Added by Thomas Smith on February 18, 2011 at 8:45pm — No Comments
Oh well, back to the drawing board!. Started having all types of problems crop up, starting with gluing the box shut when I still needed to access the insides, problems compounded from there. Well suffice to say I made some quick changes and completed a fretless three-string CBG. The box was too thin for good acoustics, but is ok for The Beast (my 2 1/2 year old grandson) and his friend JoJo (6 years) to play around with. I gave JoJo a similar fretless 3-string CBG the other…
ContinueAdded by Thomas Smith on February 18, 2011 at 8:38pm — 1 Comment
Added by Vince Stark on February 18, 2011 at 11:36am — 4 Comments
Added by mike g on February 14, 2011 at 4:59am — No Comments
So I'm building a three string electric CBG. Don't know much about electric guitars, so I picked up a second-hand guitar for $30 (had access to an amp) and I've been fooling around for a couple of days with it. I still don't know much about it but I'm having fun!
As for the build, I'm sure I'll have a bunch of questions, especially on the wiring!
Added by Thomas Smith on February 12, 2011 at 2:46pm — No Comments
Added by mike g on February 9, 2011 at 10:40am — 4 Comments
Added by Big Lou on February 7, 2011 at 4:26pm — 2 Comments
Hi all thought this may be of some use heres a link to a free fret calculator nice easy one to use
Added by crissy b on February 7, 2011 at 2:30am — No Comments
So, following my break/holiday it was back to work for a fortnight of difficult (and long) shifts.
However, I did manage to fit in a couple of open mic sessions. One was the monthly 'jam night' at the Plough where, having arrived late after a long shift, I played my cigar box fiddle performing (for those that know or care) "Lincolnshire Lads", "Fanny power"…
ContinueAdded by Yellowbelly Flatt on February 6, 2011 at 11:20am — 2 Comments
Well I have been kinda in a state of suspended cbg building and playing this year.
Seems as though every time I get an Idea something comes up that is more important.
Back in April I rescued a baby raccoon and we have been raising him to be released this spring. He is like having a 2 year old again , into everything but he has been a fun and learning experience. I love nature and all of God's critters.…
ContinueAdded by Jimbo Cawthron on February 6, 2011 at 4:05am — 1 Comment
Besides CBGs, I have taken to buying el-cheapo plywood Les Paul Jr. copies on Craigslist and modding them up. They're easy to work on because the wiring's simple and they have a bolt-on neck. Here's one I got for $80 including the case:
First thing to do is properly route the pickup cavity for a full-size P90:…
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