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Setting the neckWhat are some ways to set the neck angle on a through neck CBG? I am using a zero fret nut and the action where the neck joins the body is… Started by Mad Dog Madda |
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Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Dave V |
Microtonal scales for CBGS????Hey guys while we are on the subject of odd stuff - indian microtonal fretboards...any ideas? I hear there are 45 or so notes to the indian… Started by Will Carter |
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Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Brian Lemin |
Photo Posting IdeaI think one of the most useful things we can do to help newcomers and novice builders (actually I wouldn't mind seeing it too) get started… Started by Doug Thorsvik |
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Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Doug Thorsvik |
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD BUYI just got this off e-Bay. Total with the shipping sa $26. Makes them little less than $3. each. That's a lot better than I get at the loca… Started by Paul Doug |
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Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Kurtisthall |
sticky stain problemStained a neck the other day and either got carried away or the humidity was too much. How can I fix the sticky stain? The box/neck are alr… Started by Kurtisthall |
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Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Kurtisthall |
What size Cap do I wantIf I wanted to roll more highs to ground, would I use a .03 or .04 Capacitor? I am thinking a .04 would give me more bass tones out, but wa… Started by R Johnson |
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Sep 10, 2009 Reply by David L. |
Tone QuestionI've built 4 CBG's to date, and on a couple of them I notice when the slide is moving up the fretboard (say 12th fret and above), that I he… Started by Phil Delpierre |
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Sep 10, 2009 Reply by Tres Seaver |
Frets?Is there a chart or something to buy that shows fret placement and spacing? Started by Kevin Morgan |
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Sep 10, 2009 Reply by Diane in Chicago |
The BoxAs a newcomer to this crazy phenomenon, I just have to wonder....is there any limit to what you can use for 'the box'? Does it have to be p… Started by Dale Feicke |
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Sep 9, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
going outta my nutI have successfully replaced the tuning pegs on my CBG from uke pegs to machine tuners. But I am now having trouble with the nut. I love th… Started by Brendan deVallance |
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Sep 9, 2009 Reply by Will Carter |
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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
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Guitar for the grandson
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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