OMG...this is all too much (trying to catch up) & participate on a digital level. I'll mess around with it more - but what I really WANT to do is build more Guitars. This is really encouraging to see all the people doing this Retro Art Form.
At 4:37pm on September 13, 2020, Southern Ray said…
I've been looking at that schematic and looked it up online. Looks like I I have everything but the 2u2 cap. Looking forward to that article, Brian. You rock!
Hi Brian, many thanks for the encouragement. I'm happy to be here! Would you believe that about 10 days ago, I'd never heard of CBGs - I had no idea!!! It was instant love and I set out learning as much as I can. Within a couple of days I bought some tools, some boxes etc and set to work right away walking my way through my first one! It's been an exciting week! Thank you for sharing some names for me to explore.
The timber came from a demolished conservatory, they were replacing it with a plastic one. It pays to get to know local builders. Not sure what the wood is , some mahogany substitute.Finished with Danish oil.
My wife bought a few of those printed metal plates thinking they would make interesting guitar fronts.
Hi ! i have looked on Youtube nothing there,that i can find, on the contest, i know i did not win but i was just qurious who did ? whit what build just to see , what the Jury selected ! thanks in advance for the update ,i dont have Facebook!! you say there are gone be more anousments?
thanks i have attempted to learn conventional guitar over the years but never truly got it. so i am not a guitar player. but, i have already learned to play "wild thing on the cigar box. pretty cool, small steps. but steps none the less. thanks again for the add. gary
I'm pretty new to the whole CBG thing. My first "build" was literally a kit I only had to wire it up. Currently, I'm learning to play this thing.
In addition, I'm collecting items now for my first scratch build. I've been online searching for ideas because I love building stuff.
My wife is wondering why I'm so giddy look on the old inter-web, Then she looks at the websites I'm checking out, thinking I might be look at scantly clad women. Then she says, cigar boxes? Really? Shakes her head and walks away.
Anyway, I really digging this. I see how this can become an addiction from so many angles. Looking forward to building and playing!
Started fretting to day! but still needs a bunch a work to get it right, inlay fretmarkers,a fjew more layers of lacker ,skrewing it all together, and most inportend stringing it up ! thanks for the like !
At 7:21am on November 18, 2019, Norma Griner said…
Thank you so much, I can't wait to get home and go through the list. I have had the box for several years and just refound it this past weekend. The receipts are such a treasure in our family. But every time I see the box, we live in Georgia, it adds a chapter to his story.
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OMG...this is all too much (trying to catch up) & participate on a digital level. I'll mess around with it more - but what I really WANT to do is build more Guitars. This is really encouraging to see all the people doing this Retro Art Form.
Thanks Brian!
I've been looking at that schematic and looked it up online. Looks like I I have everything but the 2u2 cap. Looking forward to that article, Brian. You rock!
Thanks Brian
Hi Brian, many thanks for the encouragement. I'm happy to be here! Would you believe that about 10 days ago, I'd never heard of CBGs - I had no idea!!! It was instant love and I set out learning as much as I can. Within a couple of days I bought some tools, some boxes etc and set to work right away walking my way through my first one! It's been an exciting week! Thank you for sharing some names for me to explore.
here you Go ! dont miss use it now ! GREEtszz AD
Thank you for the nice welcome!
Sorry Brian talking rubbish, was thinking about the copper 4 string, that is 650 tuned gdg
Hi Brian.
The scale length is 650 tuned cgcg.
The timber came from a demolished conservatory, they were replacing it with a plastic one. It pays to get to know local builders. Not sure what the wood is , some mahogany substitute.Finished with Danish oil.
My wife bought a few of those printed metal plates thinking they would make interesting guitar fronts.
Thanks for the welcome BrianQ! I certainly do intend on making the most of the whole site... Thanks again
Hi ! i have looked on Youtube nothing there,that i can find, on the contest, i know i did not win but i was just qurious who did ? whit what build just to see , what the Jury selected ! thanks in advance for the update ,i dont have Facebook!! you say there are gone be more anousments?
Thanks Bryan,I am in the early stages of planning and building a mandolin,I have the wood the tools and plenty of time.
best wishes
Kevin
Hi Brian and Thanks for the post. I have one on the workbench and getting the feel for designing on the fly, so far I love it.
This is a rough cut of my back access panel
Thanks Brian. I am looking forward to making good use of that resources tab and learning lots of new stuff here.
thanks i have attempted to learn conventional guitar over the years but never truly got it. so i am not a guitar player. but, i have already learned to play "wild thing on the cigar box. pretty cool, small steps. but steps none the less. thanks again for the add. gary
Thanks for the like on the Poster Brian ! Appriciated !
Thanks much for the warm welcome!
I'm pretty new to the whole CBG thing. My first "build" was literally a kit I only had to wire it up. Currently, I'm learning to play this thing.
In addition, I'm collecting items now for my first scratch build. I've been online searching for ideas because I love building stuff.
My wife is wondering why I'm so giddy look on the old inter-web, Then she looks at the websites I'm checking out, thinking I might be look at scantly clad women. Then she says, cigar boxes? Really? Shakes her head and walks away.
Anyway, I really digging this. I see how this can become an addiction from so many angles. Looking forward to building and playing!
Started fretting to day! but still needs a bunch a work to get it right, inlay fretmarkers,a fjew more layers of lacker ,skrewing it all together, and most inportend stringing it up ! thanks for the like !
Thank you so much, I can't wait to get home and go through the list. I have had the box for several years and just refound it this past weekend. The receipts are such a treasure in our family. But every time I see the box, we live in Georgia, it adds a chapter to his story.
Thanks BQ still wonder why i never done it before ,had the plate before only a quarter in size ,this one is even globe shaped
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