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Electric guitar electronics ?I was thinking... Can I use use regular on-off-on tumbler for electric guitar ? I think it's no difference for electric guitar what potenti… Started by Jantan ux |
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Nov 6, 2012 Reply by David L. |
Epoxy glue problemI used epoxy to glue together ceramig magnets and plywood. I winded wire on magnets. Wire pushed wood off the magnets I think I need to rew… Started by Jantan ux |
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Sep 27, 2012 Reply by Jantan ux |
Guitar pickup ?I have some old humbucker can I use it on my classical acoustic guitar ? I tried to use nylon strings. String didn't stay in tune and and… Started by Jantan ux |
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Aug 16, 2012 Reply by Jantan ux |
Bassy guitar and pickups ?Hello, I wanna make guitar what deafs and hearing impaired can also enjoy. Deafs can feel vibrations. Hearing impaired depends on how much… Started by Jantan ux |
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Jul 10, 2012 Reply by Jantan ux |
Building a Magnetic PUP, Any help on design????Brand new to this ball of wax after my wife got me a ukulele and I decided to build a DIY amp (runoffgroove little gem). It didn't work we… Started by Billy Jackson |
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Jun 6, 2012 Reply by Skeesix |
Humbucker PlacementHi folks,my first post here! I'm working on my first build, a three string CBG, and would appreciate a little advice on how to use a six-… Started by Madurobob |
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Oct 30, 2011 Reply by JohnWoodward |
Ted Crocker Pickups Now Available at CB Gitty Crafter SupplyAcclaimed luthier and pioneer of the cigar box guitar movement Ted Crocker has teamed up with CB Gitty Crafter Supply to sell his line of p… Started by Ted Crocker |
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Oct 17, 2011 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker |
Magnetic p'up mountingOK.. a green horn question. I am looking to build a CBG with a magnetic p'up, for lap slide playing. I have read the SmokeHouse Advanc… Started by Kidd Filby |
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Aug 4, 2011 Reply by Kidd Filby |
Condenser mic pickupI made my first CBG and was surprised at how well it sounded acoustically. Not loud, but good tone. I put in a traditional piezo. And it go… Started by Mark Reaney |
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Nov 5, 2010 Reply by BenBob |
Piezo Pickup - success!Hi AllJust finished adding a Piezo pickup to my diddly bow. used the following from maplin (uk shop!): - Piezo and 1/4" mono jacksecured th… Started by Frank |
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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?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
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.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
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