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At 7:49am on January 7, 2010, Darwin Gentry said…: Thanks Chris, The pickups are about the size of a half dollar the round ones . the other pickups I build are about the width of a dollar bill

At 6:34am on January 7, 2010, Nathan King said…: Thanks for the invite Chris! Good to know there's some cigar box fans in your neck of the woods!

That slide collection is just a result of a 11+ year old guitar habit... hahaha! And if you think that's bad, you should see my guitars....

At 6:07pm on January 5, 2010, Tim Gale said…: Thanks for th einvite Chris. I will check out the 4 corners group too.

At 11:00am on January 4, 2010, JUJU said…: this is where i get mine from but it seems hes not got any right now send him a message ask if he's getting or got any to list
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140325965826&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
juju

At 10:57am on January 4, 2010, JUJU said…: hi Chris this is the guy i get my magnets from but rightt now he's not got any 5x19mm ones listed you could send him a message and ask him if he's going to be getting any or if he has any
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140325965826&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

juju.

At 10:49am on December 31, 2009, Nick said…: yea i can help out with any electrical things. you should check out the group "it goes to 11" if you wanna learn more about amps an electronics.

At 5:56pm on December 30, 2009, Jess said…: Hi Chris: I created the neck for the CBG myself out of 1/2" x 1-1/2" oak, and laminated a 1/4" piece of poplar to it for the fingerboard. The only stuff purchased is the hardware, strings and cigar box. Thanks for your interest.

At 12:07pm on December 30, 2009, Diane in Chicago said…: Hello, Chris! Yep, all the fretboards are mine. That Monopoly lunchbox went to a 10 yo boy for Xmas - he could hardly put it down.

At 11:38am on December 30, 2009, JUJU said…: Hi Chris
Thanks for your kind words and freinds invite
as regards making the bobbins you can check out my pickups Album should give you a idea how the bobbins are constructed theres loads of in progress pictures - step by step pics of the flatwork been marked out /drilled for the magnet poles and Brass eyelets for the wire connections http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/pickups-2

i see your in the USA most people buy the winding wire from stewmac - it's the best place and best price for most pickup parts heres a link to the wire you will need http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Pickups:_Parts/Pickup_Coil_Wire.html

if you need anymore infomation just ask
Cheers mate happy 2010
juju.

At 9:57am on December 30, 2009, James Bush said…: Heard that about unemployed, tough days these days with the economy, more people singing the blues. Good luck with your 1st build. might want to try one of my kits, I do all the hard work and you can copy and develope from there. Check out my site http://www.mojocbg.com

At 5:49am on December 30, 2009, James Bush said…: Hey Keven for what your building, I think you should go with a piezo pickup. Go to http://www.mojocbg.com . They sound awsome and a great price too.

James

At 9:35am on December 28, 2009, Kevin M. Kraft said…: Haven't had much luck in finding out about pickups yet, although I'm told there is a lot of info out there online. Maybe you'll have better luck than I. But I do need to continue my search. I haven't even been able to learn what kind of magnets to use or where to find them! lol

At 6:54am on December 23, 2009, Keni Lee Burgess said…: After the Holidays and when we return to normal (whatever that is LOL) I will post a video lesson too. Happy Holidays Enjoy.

At 2:31am on December 22, 2009, rockcity said…: Nope not a plumber but I do use lots of parts from the plumbing section.. I us the drain covers mainly for appearance. I think they give a slightly more metallic sound especially when plugged in.. Paint can lids or license plates are both good and loud to use for starter resonator projects..
Good luck..

At 9:59am on December 2, 2009, Tres Seaver said…: Welcome aboard, Chris! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).

Most of all, have fun!

Tres.

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