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String spacing question

Do most folks space their strings so that the gap between the strings is the same at the nut as it is at the bridge? I have seen some pics…

Started by Dan Sleep

3 Oct 4, 2009
Reply by Tres Seaver

Website touting the three string guitar..... http://www.3-string-guitar.com/

If you haven't see it, check it out.... lots of cool stuff... He posted a pic and brief blurb on my "wedge" three stringer that he call the…

Started by Wichita Sam

0 Oct 4, 2009

Which strings for slide?

Hi, I`d be interested to read peoples views as to which strings they use for their builds. I generally use thin electrics, but sometimes g…

Started by Diydc

9 Oct 4, 2009
Reply by L.J.

Intonation?

I just finished building my 1st cbg with frets, I went with the 25.5 Fender scale for the build. As of right now I have a pen as my bridge…

Started by bsidegrve

8 Oct 3, 2009
Reply by bsidegrve

How to use tub drain cver as sndhole cvrs?

Any suggestions for afixing tub drain covers over my sound holes? Wood glue? Bubblegum?

Started by Ghostwitch

9 Oct 3, 2009
Reply by Ghostwitch

Boxes!!!

So, I ordered some cigar boxes last week and I just received them. Well, out of the 20 I purchased, 10 paper and 10 solid, I got maybe 8 I…

Started by Jonathan

5 Oct 3, 2009
Reply by Mortimer Snerd

i guess im going to hell, according to tiny guitars, think i can take a guitar?

just wondering.

Started by olds sleeper

46 Oct 3, 2009
Reply by olds sleeper

Kudos to Stewart-Macdonald

I have ordered parts from StewMac several times now and their service has been wonderful. If I have a question, they answer me promptly, an…

Started by Dan Sleep

3 Oct 2, 2009
Reply by Converted Stratslinger

Introductionne

I'm new here and don't know nuthin. As a fatter of mact I'm a horrible, impatient guitarist, otherwise known as a drummer. I'm lookin for a…

Started by Uncle Pauly, Shanty Box Guitars

12 Oct 2, 2009
Reply by Darwin Gentry

Pizza Place Opening -- Need Guitars

Looking to purchase some guitars to be used as display decorations on my new pizza place. I posted about two months ago but was not ready t…

Started by Gerard

5 Oct 2, 2009
Reply by Dan Sleep

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