I am trying to figure out this fret thing. I did a search but it only got more complicated. My bridge to nut distance is 24", my fret board its self is 20".The CBG is a 4 stringer and I would not have a clue as to how many frets to put into the vario
Read more…Generally when I build a 4 String, I put a steel bar in the neck, back-fill with epoxy, and top with a fretboard. What do folks think about using Liquid Nails instead of epoxy for this? I'm curious if anyone has tried it and if it would be stable,
Read more…I just finished a Cohiba 4 stringer for a friend. I put a piezo under the bridge, added a volume control and some strap buttons. I used the steel wool and vinegar "stain" for the fingerboard and I think it turned out pretty nice. Now I want to keep
Read more…Ok, newbee here, so apologies for any ignorance, but here goes: I've just collected the bit's'n'pieces that will finally get me started.
A very friendlyminded cigarshopowner in Oslo donated me a bunch of boxes yesterday - all with kinda different q
Read more…Second build is a 4 string. Progessing great. Trying to find somewhere around here (Columbus, Ohio) to buy curtain grommets. Also trying to decide how I want to "electrify" this one. I used the radio shack piezo on the first one but I get alot of nec
Read more…I have a friend who has challenged me (sort of) to build a 6 string CBG that is short enough to fit in the saddlebag of his Honda Goldwing motorcycle. I measured and it looks like the maximum length that might fit is 22 inches. If he is taking it on
Read more…Hey guys, appologies if this has been covered but there are a LOT of discussion to file through.
I've been experimenting with piezo elements to amplify one of my CBG's and a mic and i get the same issue with both...they feedback like a bitch!
I've trie
Hi firstly Cbg virgin in all repects build, post, discussion. Ok using a chisel box 2"D x 12"H x 13"L I have drilled 4 holes each 7/8"ths diameter 2" in from both edges of box and have used some stainless steel poly pipe inserts. They are really tigh
Read more…I used Elmer's Glue for my neck last night in a pinch? Think it will be okay to stand the tension of 3 strings?....I sat it under the heater all night clamped, I am geting ready to check it out, I'm scared. I was in a pinch last night, no glue andI f
Read more…My scale is 28" and Im going to make an interchangeable fretboard, one for normal guitar fretting, Im using wfret to print a template for 30 frets but I think only 24 or so are going to fit (with wfret it seems that I need to print with no margin on
Read more…I found some of these nice Coca Cola tins at a junk store. They are about 5" in diameter, and I am wondering if I could use them to make some type of CBG out of them. I can get about a dozen of them if it is worth it. Waddya think?
Read more…HI everyone I'm new here , so go easy on me . got the three string guitar mounted to the box and mostly finished just need some help with the wiring of the piezo and output and bridge placement on the box . The fretboard I cut out of oak 1/4x3 and fo
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I don't remember where I read it on here, but someone wrote that it is good to leave a space between the neck and the lid when putting together your guitar. I was planning on glueing it down, but not now. It has greatly improved the sound out of the
Read more…What size box wood be a good one to use. I have never made a guitar. I have about 30 or 40 CB's, but don't know which one to build my first guitar. One more question! What is the difference between a 3 string and a 4 string? Please don't answer with
Read more…Sorry if this is a duplicate, but I use an ipod touch in performances. I'm wondering if there is an ipod or itouch app or has someone thought about this?
Read more…I bought a old kenmore sewing machine at goodwill last night for twenty bucks....got it home, plugged in and it runs like a top. It was in one of thse desk, hide away tables for sewing machings, I took it out, and now it is a permenant place on m
Read more…Hello! So heartening to find a community interested in the same things as me. I am a keen guitarist, amateur builder and blues obsessive! Recently built a 3 string, stick dulcimer, 4 string fretted, 6 string and just starting a tin banjo. Seem to be
Read more…I build 1 string sliders as well as 3 stringers normally.
But I'm thinking I want to build a 1 stringer different then what I have been.My little lap sliders are fine, but I want to try to build a 1 stringer that you hold like a normal guitar.
I don
Im building a CBG for a friend and we have seen some box's with designs of half naked women on them. Iv looked through loads of sites and cant find any X( Does anyone have one or know a site i can buy one from? Thanx p.s i borrowed the attached pi
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