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Intonation problems Hello everyone. I just recently finished my first 4 string CBG build, You can see the uploaded photos my page for reference. Overall I t… Started by Ken Fite	8	on Thursday Reply by Sweet Crooks
Lid thickness question. I picked up a couple nice cigar boxes one of which is basically an upside down pyramid(only tapered on 2 sides) my concern is the thickness… Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner	9	on Thursday Reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner
Bluetooth CBG amps Curious if anybody has used a combo 1/4" jack and Bluetooth when building a small CBG amp? Had someone ask if the amp I built was Bluetooth… Started by Brent Kasl	1	on Thursday Reply by Rick Tish
Box Size I was given some nice boxes, from a 9x7x1 3/4 to a 6x6x3. What is the smallest size box that some of you have used for a regular 3 string s… Started by Art Prior	1	on Thursday Reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner
Store Front I've been kicking around the idea for the past 2-3 years of having a store front in a tourist town instead just selling online, craft shows… Started by Josh Thompson	13	on Thursday Reply by Casey Smelser
Grounding Issues I give up. Have a dual piezo based three string with bone nut and bridge. Has a hum when plugged in, strongest when I touch input, so I rep… Started by Brent Kasl	4	Aug 13 Reply by Paul Craig
Glue Mold??? Finished two oak scarf joints last week and after clamping I always lay the neck on its side against parchment paper so it won't stick. Aft… Started by Brent Kasl	4	Aug 12 Reply by Brent Kasl
Band saw woes I picked up a band saw a while ago - an entry-level SKIL 3386-01. I read good reviews but I've had almost no luck with this thing - I can't… Started by Sean Murphy	3	Aug 11 Reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner
My two amazing finds (Band saw set up) Wasn't sure where to post this, but I came across two amazing finds. Stopped at a garage sale on a whim and bought in almost new condition… Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner	15	Aug 10 Reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner
sealing wood i have read that mahogany needs to have its pores sealed before applying an oil finish...anybody know what i might use for that?thanks Started by THENUGE	7	Aug 7 Reply by frank learman

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How do you shave your neck to proper /comfortable thickness?

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Trip to LA and looking for CBG enthusiasts

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When will you stop building?

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What's on your workbench?

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Some things I learned from my latest build

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Its a CBG but not cigar box guitar. new build

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Help Tuning

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Phsyco Knob wiring

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Spring Reverb Advice

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SCRAPPING old Guitars for useble PARTS?

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String Action on a Slide Guitar?

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cigar box sitar; first time post

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Bamboo Guitar.......

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Intonation problems

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Lid thickness question.

Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner on Thursday. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Bluetooth CBG amps

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Overdrive and piezo pickups

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Music wire as fret wire

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