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6 String, help

Posted by Josh Thompson on October 20, 2012 at 11:01am in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

I have local band found my cbg on my website and they want me to make them some 6 string cbg, never done a 6 string, only 2,3 and 4.  I know fro mresearch online that 6 strings put more tension on the neck so you have to have bracing or somthing, any other things I need to look for or know before I try to make one of these?

 

 

 

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  • Shawn October 26, 2012 at 12:16am
    Picture Page 3 the first 4 pictures shows the brace system I have used. This brace system is in the red and black CGB with flur delis. They where built over a year or so ago with no problems. Other than I can't put them down.
    • Josh Thompson > Shawn October 26, 2012 at 8:44am

      Awesome, thanks for the help.

      • Josh Thompson > Josh Thompson October 26, 2012 at 8:46am

        The bracing you did inside, will that make it sound more like a electric guitar than a acoustic?  She is wanting something that sounds acoustic but can plugin when needed.

  • Shawn October 26, 2012 at 12:00am
    Check out my pictures to get the mojo flowing. Start with the biggest box you can find.
  • RTZGUITARS October 24, 2012 at 2:11am

    Best to make a solid body if your making an electric guitar if you want a electric acoustic cut a few inches of the side of the the body insert. this is a Les Paul Epiphone neck and a 7/8 slab of mohogany.

    RTZ6E

  • Josh Thompson October 23, 2012 at 3:47pm

    I just got another email from the artist and they are definitely wanting a 6 string but love the body and uniqueness of a cigar box.  She said she could maybe use a 4 string but she wants to use chords.

    So buying a neck is probably going to be the best bet.

  • Josh Thompson October 23, 2012 at 8:16am

    Thanks guys.

  • The Phrygian Kid October 22, 2012 at 3:31am
    It's the same thing don't worry just go for it. Long as your neck is laminated from a couple pieces at least of good hardwood you shouldn't have any problems.
  • wormil October 22, 2012 at 12:16am

    Another option for a factory neck if you go that route:

    http://www.guitarfetish.com/Necks-and-Bodies_c_70.html

    • Josh Thompson > wormil October 26, 2012 at 9:36am

      Have you bought things from them, this seems to be the cheapest place I've seen online, but I know from experience cheapest isn't always good.  What's your opinion?

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