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Saddle size

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder May 17, 2014. 17 Replies

Does the size (foot print) of the bridge and saddle have an effect on the volume of the sound board? I like to make my saddle and bridge match the rest of the theme or box. Is there a difference in…Continue

What do you look for in the best cigar box?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Reichel Jan 18, 2014. 14 Replies

I have been making the rounds to local cigar shops picking up cigarboxes. I try to pick out boxes at least 9 inches long and 2 inches deep. The prettier the better. I'm wondering what are some…Continue

Neck Material

Started this discussion. Last reply by Duke Jan 11, 2014. 21 Replies

I've been using Poplar for my necks. How about Oak? What is the best if I have a choice?Continue

 

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At 3:26pm on February 5, 2014, Mark Bliss said…

Hello Ken,

Thanks for the friend request, and welcome to the intermediate builders group. Please feel free to share and let me know if there's anything I can do for you!

Mark

At 4:42pm on January 24, 2014, Bruce Myers said…

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the friend request!

Bruce

At 3:35pm on January 24, 2014, darren brown said…

thank you ken

At 2:58pm on January 24, 2014, Muddy Creek Guitars said…
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At 12:39pm on January 10, 2014, Kyle Cash said…

Hi Ken! Thanks for the welcome. I am a player and a builder. This is my first CBG project and I joined up so I could get my hands on an Old Lowe resonator cone (for some reason I decided to make my first attempt extra complicated).

 
 
 

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