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Piezo pup handling noise
Started this discussion. Last reply by François Feb 10, 2020. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I recently built a cigar box kalimba and used a round piezo attached with two-way tape to the soundboard prewired to a 500k pot and a jack. It sounds great, but it has a lot of handling noise.…Continue
ignition coils as pickups???
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom T Dec 19, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone ever tried using an automotive ignition coil as a pickup on a CBG??? Specifically the pics are of a coil out of a Volkswagen Routan (Dodge Caravan with a VW logo). The plugin has two…Continue
Cases for CBG's
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 10, 2023. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Where do y'all find cases for your CBG's? I'm thinking maybe gun cases modified inside.Continue
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Homemade bottleneck slides
Started this discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 5, 2019. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone here make their own glass slides? I've made one successfully that I'm willing to stuff my finger into. It ended up with one tiny crack that doesn't seem to come all the way to the…Continue
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"gunny is Marine for a Gunnery sergeant. R. Lee Ermey portrayed a Gunnery Sergeant in Full Metal Jacket. If I have to explain what a gunny sack is, I would have to explain the explanation."
"whatever you use, cover it in a burlap bag. "he carried his guitar in a gunny sack..."
which may have a whole 'nother meaning to a Marine."
"Piezos work on a totally different principle than magnetic pickups.
The metal disk is coated with a special ceramic material. When a mechanical stress is applied to the disk, the two different materials generate a small electrical current. Check out…"
"Does a piezo need a string ground like a magnetic pup? It sounds good and not making noise so I'm guess maybe not?"
"Man, after trying about 5 different spots and as many piezos, I think I finally found a spot that is a decent balance of tone and handling noise. It's on the backside of the neck closer to the heel than the bridge. The tone is good and…"
"Hi Kevin, I imagine there is a difference. The piezoelectric I use on my CBG's cost a few dollars as single units, I can get packets of ten, and they are as you described unless I do sme creative thinking when installing them.
However the units…"
"Piezos come in several sizes. Is there a difference in sound or volume between a 20mm and 50mm piezo? Doe size matter?"
"Pretty much the same . , but rod piezos are a a step up in sound quality for cbgs. ... in my opinion . "
"Are there better quality piezos with less noise? Or are they all pretty much the same?"
" so it doesnt sound like you are pulling a cat through a keyhole .
Now THAT made my day! :) Thanks Anonymous.
Watched hundreds of videos. Played on and heard hundreds of CBGs. I can honestly say there's only been a small…"
"In this case , the preamp lets you tone down the eq type settings manually , so it doesnt sound like you are pulling a cat through a keyhole . "
"Thanks guys. I have a CBG I'm working on and I think I'm going to use a disk piezo. The kalimba is very small so my hands are close to the piezo all the time. I'm thinking it may not be as sensitive on a guitar, as…"
"Most folks tame the piezo sensitivity by setting it in a bed of hot glue, then covering it in hot glue again.(but be sure you like the spot it sits . it may be hard to remove without damage ). I have also seen folks encase the piezo in…"
"Hi Kevin, the disc style piezo works by picking up the wood vibrations, an so also picks up vibrations from any thing that excites the wood.
On the other hand under saddle strip piezo's read the strings more due to their close contact with…"
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 15 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
AI Search Query - Curious Answer
Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by A.D.EKER on Wednesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango on Tuesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods on Saturday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
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