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Wood burning Fret MarkersAny success this route as compared to drilling and setting in board? They look good and certainly easier, looking for potential problems th… Started by Brent Kasl |
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Dec 1 Reply by Rowdy Berry |
 6 string acoustic neck build questionsI have made tons of 3 stringers, a few 4's, a few bolt-on 6's, but want to build a nylon stringed 6.... I was eyeing Ben Baker's Coke Crate… Started by John Sawyer |
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Dec 1 Reply by Paul Craig |
Tone/volume knob positionIs their a standard position for locating volume and tone knobs in relation to cbg lid? Volume closest to tailpiece or vice versa, or who c… Started by Brent Kasl |
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Dec 1 Reply by Paul Craig |
Slider LidsAny creative ways to make a CBG using a slider lid? Have a unique one but not sure how to use. Thanks Started by Brent Kasl |
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Nov 25 Reply by Brent Kasl |
 First build,feedback?Here's my first build. .45 shell ends for the fret markers and some springs for built in reverb. Fun fun to play. I have the next 3 CBG'… Started by Mikey Hearrold II |
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Nov 22 Reply by Will Rankin |
 Soldering a rod piezo to a 1/4 inch jackI need some help from the brain trust. I have a rod piezo with a center lead for a violin and the ends are unterminated. One lead is white… Started by Dave Steingart |
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Nov 14 Reply by Dave Steingart |
Heel lengthHow far should the support heel extend out of the box? 2-3"? Started by Brent Kasl |
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Nov 13 Reply by Korrigan |
Strings recommendationOff of piezo pickups now onto magnetic, been using 80/20 Bronze strings and wondering if this is still a good option or if better are recom… Started by Brent Kasl |
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Nov 13 Reply by Uncle John |
 DIY Tuning pegsWhat are some possible things to use to make for tuners? Like Eyebolts or Dowels? also How can you make those improve tuners work well? I… Started by Kaelan Dreyer |
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Nov 11 Reply by Tom T |
Under lid neck mountCurrent project has a deep lid where it would be more advantageous to glue it under lid rather than in box. Any problems with this? Pickup… Started by Brent Kasl |
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Nov 9 Reply by Jerry Jordan |
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VIDEO: Tommy Emmanuel's Cigar Box Guitar - by Del Puckett
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What's on your workbench?
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In Body spring reverb effect
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Las Cabrillas Balboa Box
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First build - caught the bug!
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mongolian band
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Dual piezo wiring: in series or in parallel?
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Number of frets to use?
Started by David Bowes in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by David Bowes on Saturday. 2 Replies 1 Like
Easy shop made bench vise
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 6. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Finally finished!- 1st build
Started by Joshua Amy in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Joshua Amy Dec 5. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Redwood neck
Started by Eric W in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Shawn Dec 4. 6 Replies 0 Likes
How much more difficult is a dog bowl resonator to build?
Started by Curio Bill in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mikey Hearrold II Dec 4. 53 Replies 1 Like
VIDEO SERIES: The Art of the Cigar Box Guitar
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Matthew Borczon Dec 4. 3 Replies 5 Likes
pre amp unit for Piezo
Started by Mikey Hearrold II in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 3. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Shovel woes
Started by Brian M Wilson in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 3. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Bridge too low
Started by Brent Kasl in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 2. 24 Replies 0 Likes
Outside the box neck reinforcement
Started by Brent Kasl in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 2. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hinges
Started by Brent Kasl in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Lonman Dec 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Number of frets to use?
Posted by David Bowes on December 6, 2018 at 3:21pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Never know!
Posted by Jim Morris on December 5, 2018 at 12:18pm 8 Comments 1 Like
Whats your Holy Grail?
Posted by Andries D. EKER on November 26, 2018 at 4:52pm 73 Comments 4 Likes
Creative ...or crazy?
Posted by Rich on November 25, 2018 at 7:12pm 6 Comments 4 Likes
Music Chair
Posted by Gary & Nancy on November 24, 2018 at 12:51am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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the anonymous pick replied to Shane Speal shanespeal.com's discussion VIDEO: Tommy Emmanuel's Cigar Box Guitar - by Del Puckett
Wade replied to Shane Speal shanespeal.com's discussion VIDEO: Tommy Emmanuel's Cigar Box Guitar - by Del Puckett"What a terrific experience that you shared. I had the opportunity to see Tommy in concert - what a…"
the anonymous pick commented on the anonymous pick's videoSWAMP WITCH GUITAR ARCADIA 2
"Thanx for the kind words Dave , and it's good to see your art getting recognition…"
BrianQ. replied to Arthur Payne's discussion Adjustable bridge problem in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Success! :D"
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AGP #339 - On the Bench ??
""Thanks Dave", most of the pics of MGB builds I've seen don't have Sound…"
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Dave Lynas commented on the anonymous pick's videoSWAMP WITCH GUITAR ARCADIA 2
"Love this one Pick. I’ve love all your Witchy Wonders. Truely creative works of Art.…"
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