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What's the concensus of using this for a CBG?

I picked this up from a local antique shop this morning. I knew I was taking a chance but I loved the vintage tweed look of this case.This measures 12" x 9.5" x 3.75". Once I got it home I pulled up a corner of the lining & found the frame to be wood and the faces to be cardboard. What would the outcome be if I used it for a CBG that has a Piezo in it. What about a magnetic pickup? I love the look but don't want to build something that sounds dead.

Thanks!

Todd

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Permalink Reply by Rick Martin on February 22, 2010 at 5:21am

How cool is THAT! A suitcase guitar! I'm inspired to do this right away. I would go ahead and build it, but probably put a pickup or two on the top of the "soundboard" and make it electric.

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Permalink Reply by Todd Crockett on February 22, 2010 at 5:46am

I decided to go forward. I put a piezo in it & will change it to magnetic if needed. I'm going to layout the frets tonight & start installing them. Here's a couple progress photos:

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Permalink Reply by Jim Mitchell on February 22, 2010 at 7:18am

Go Todd go... thanks for the update

Todd Crockett said:

I decided to go forward. I put a piezo in it & will change it to magnetic if needed. I'm going to layout the frets tonight & start installing them. Here's a couple progress photos:

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