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Building a gas can guitar I picked up an old gas can at an antique store. I'd like to build an electric three-string guitar ghosting the pick-up inside of it. Whethe… Started by Dave Roy	3	Oct 21, 2023 Reply by Taffy Evans
String Gauges?? I know most guys here use the A D G strings from a standard acoustic set but has anyone used the E D B strings for one 3 string guitar and… Started by Jim138	6	Oct 14, 2023 Reply by BrianQ.
First licence plate build I’m working up to build my first licence plate CBG. Does anyone, who build their own boxes, cut rebates to fit the plate into, or do they j… Started by Michael Myers	10	Sep 16, 2023 Reply by BrianQ.
Some thoughts needed.... Hello all. It's been a while... Some remember me, to others I'm new. Started building CBG's but skill set plateaued, and I shifted to build… Started by James Pobog	3	Aug 16, 2023 Reply by Taffy Evans
Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar? I searched through older threads. I found a couple that could be helpful but the links did not work. I have the guitar neck of my first eve… Started by Virgil Fiori	11	Aug 13, 2023 Reply by Taffy Evans
Quick Tips for Cheapskates #1 Quick Tip: Discount/Dollar stores are your friend, for everything… Spent a Dollar + tax for 4 = 2” Clamps, that’s cheap! Started by BrianQ.	2	Jul 29, 2023 Reply by BrianQ.
Tuning Wuestion I have a 3 string CBG tuned to open G. Digital tuner indicates it is in tune and intonated. However, when I bar the 5th fret the tuner reg… Started by Jerry Draper	13	Jul 22, 2023 Reply by Jerry Draper
Electric Delta 3-pole Pickup Hi Working on my 3rd build. On my first I used this pickup from CB Gitty. Really liked the results so I am using another in this build. My… Started by Michael Bowlin	7	Jul 21, 2023 Reply by Neeraj Pardhan
Evans solid body guitar. Hi, The guitar that was played over in the video section is this one. Just to give those interested a better look. New Guinee rosewood body… Started by Taffy Evans	8	Jun 30, 2023 Reply by Taffy Evans
Searching for Poor Man’s Guide Issue #2 I am searching for a copy of the Poor Man’s Guide Magazine, Issue No. 2. The one which details how Weesay Freeman built his guitars. If you… Started by Tim Gratsinger	21	Jun 26, 2023 Reply by Tim Gratsinger

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Are metal frets necessary?

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Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design

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crossover guitar.

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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?

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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.

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VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.

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Tune up songs

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Duel output jacks

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No Harmonics

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Camera suggestions?

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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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How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify

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Trash Canjo

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