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Piezo disc installation

In most videos the piezo disc is sandwiched between the soundboard and the neck running through the box with help of hot glue. This means i…

Started by Engblom

10 Apr 21, 2023
Reply by Taffy Evans

OT: Modifying by sanding the bracing

This is a bit offtopic from CBG. I got a super cheap (70€) acoustic guitar with great intonation. I am trying to see how much I can improve…

Started by Engblom

14 Apr 17, 2023
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Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...

Hi, here are the build photos in full. I'll let the captions tell the story. I cut all the text out to sav…

Started by Taffy Evans

7 Apr 8, 2023
Reply by Tom T

Guitar Pick-ups

Why are some pick-ups installed at an angle?  When there are 2 pick-ups on a guitar, I have noticed that sometimes the second pick-up next…

Started by Benny - W5TYZ

7 Apr 7, 2023
Reply by Benny - W5TYZ

Handy adhesive

  Just thought I’d let out a hint on an adhesive that’s worked for me well in woodwork,Gunsmithing and now in guitar building,it has a coup…

Started by John B Treutlein

12 Mar 31, 2023
Reply by John B Treutlein

3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

Try to decide what type of pick up to put under the bridge. Using a GittyBucker near the neck, was contemplating just a small peizo under t…

Started by Tim Dvorak

8 Mar 23, 2023
Reply by Tim Dvorak

The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post

I just bought a box full of CGB building books, and I must say I'm disappointed. I taught electronics, computers, and networking. I am part…

Started by Infirmity Citrus President

7 Mar 20, 2023
Reply by Doug Thorsvik

What random stuff have you used for a bridge?

Working on a dog bowl resonator at the moment and am struggling to find a suitable bridge. A couple of hardware store trips and looks aroun…

Started by Muddytone

16 Mar 14, 2023
Reply by Ghostbuttons

My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess

  My new creation is coming along well ,using experience gained from No.1.I opted for a different tuning…why have only two guitars and tune…

Started by John B Treutlein

0 Mar 2, 2023

Neck though corner

Out of curiosity, has anyone ever tried attaching the neck at a corner instead of the middle of a short side? If the neck goes through the…

Started by Engblom

6 Feb 28, 2023
Reply by Michael Fred Johnson

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