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Nut string spacing - 8 string CBUkulele

Started this discussion. Last reply by Will T Aug 22, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes

I am going to build my first 8 string CBUke - (4 pairs of strings). The G & C will be tuned an octave apart / the E & A in unison. I would welcome advice on string spacing. I am planning to…Continue

Working With Lacquered Boxes

Started this discussion. Last reply by Will T Feb 10, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Fellow CBG Builders -There's a nice high end "cigar bar" near me that always has a good selection of high quality cigar boxes for sale. I recently picked up two beautiful lacquered boxes from them.…Continue

CBG Top Woods - Leave As Is?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Aug 25, 2014. 10 Replies 0 Likes

Hi Folks:So far I've built a variety of CBG instruments: 3 & 4 string guitars; bass guitars; and various ukes. Most have turned out pretty decent. I would really appreciate hearing opinions,…Continue

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Dimensions For 5 String Banjo Neck

Started this discussion. Last reply by ChickenboneJohn May 5, 2014. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Hello all -So far I've built a number of different "Cigar Box" instruments. 3 & 4 string guitars, ukes, a 4 string bass, and most recently a "cookie tin" guitar (see pic). I'd like to try…Continue

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At 1:18pm on September 11, 2013, Battmann said…: thanks, will

if you can build the cbg then a ukelele is no problem. i just use the same system.this was my 2nd ukelele.but this time i decided the taper the neck,more room for your fingers. so t took way long than usually because i wasnt sure what i wanted to do. it went with a the tenor scale of 18 inches/ 18 frets. i marked and cut the nut slot and fret slots before i tapered the neck. i knew i wouldnt have a 90 degreee to hold a square to after tapering. i went with 1 .5 at the nut and 2 inched at the last fret. my may go 1/8 thinner on the next one. the nylon strings take quite a while to stretch out and sound good. for about 3 days i was disapointed with its sound, seemd out of wack. but then it all came together. i have a simple sled withholds for tapering. nothing fancy or scientific about it. after rounting the nut slot and cutting fret positions i take a 1x3 and trim it done to 1.5 starting at least 5 inches above nut slot. . cutting same amount off both sides. then i measure about 1/2 past 18th fret. , mark board so the end will be 2inches wide , clamp the board to the sled.,align board to pencil mark atwide end. ,align board at 1.5 ( nut end ), clamp and cut..flip it over and cut other side. hope sthis helps,Bruce