I have built 4 CBG's and I want to try something new. I have a small box and would like to put together a 2 string bass. Questions: what scale...what strings...tuning... neck length. Any thoughts and recommendations. My building skills are pretty good so I should be able to put together a good one with some help from you guys...Peter
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It is unfortunate that occasionally, a question will go unanswered. This is not a particularly large site, but it still contains 132 groups and 8 forums where members can ask for advice. I try as much as I can to watch for any posts that nobody has replied to.I know others do as well.
More often than not, other members simply don't notice that someone has not received a reply to their question. In some cases, the question may be one that has been asked numerous times before, and some members simply don't wish to answer it again.
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Don't forget that not everyone is technically savvy about navigating the internet, and may not be forum gurus with experience in searching for information.
You are correct though, it can be disappointing when you post a question, looking for some help, and nobody responds.
I have a piece of 1x2 hickory and will laminate a piece of oak for the fret board. The 27 inch scale is what I'm looking for along with the tuning. Its more of an experiment just wanted a friend to play along while playing my 4 string. I was even thinking of a 3 string using 6 5 4 from the set of 6. Tuning them to open E. This will be an electric (piezo 27mm). Thanks for the reply...Peter
Dan Sleep said:
Someone always gives some advice, after all this is a great place for us to gather and share; otherwise I would play more golf...Peter
Kevin O'Connor said:
I built a 2 stringer and I used a 27 inch scale. I laminated two 1x2s together side by side, wide sides facing, which made for a super strong neck. I used the A and D strings, but I supposed I could have used any one of the regular 4 strings. I used two old bass tuning pegs. I have a couple pictures of it on my page here.
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/gorilla-bass-003a?context=user