Anyone have any builds that feature tooth picks for fret wire. Also, I want to build a bridge using a wooden base and a finish nail. I figured I could use epoxy to seal the nail in the wooden piece. Let me know all of your thoughts. Thanks.
Read more…Has anyone made the mandolin based on the plans found here, https://cigarboxnation.com/page/5-string-cigar-box-mandolin
I've been thinking about making both a cigar box mandolin and a normal mandolin, and I figured this would be a fun plan to follow,
Read more…So I want to get a good action to my next build with the ability to play slide and use my fingers. I have seen some builds that have the fret board a lot higher or they use a back angle to the entire neck. Is there someone that can give me some point
Read more…I have a few Artero Fuente boxes that have the pressed paper lids. I was wondering about using the bottom of the box for the sound board. Being wood I'm thinking a richer tone woud be produced. Blind cutting the box for the neck might be challengin
Read more…been a long time people, I been busy and building a lot of things which for administration reasons I shouldn't post on here, but I got something new I gotta show off and get some advice on.
During the 2020 lockdown, I built my 6 String/coursed string
In process for about 6 months, actually started before I reverted to CBG's.
I think you can see some of the influence from CBG's that I've continued to use in my guitar builds. My standard base for a build is a Telecaster, simple and easy to bui
Hi, I am making my first guitar box out of local timber, 250 x 200, and wondering what depth it should be as a starting point? Our acoustic guitar is 110mm deep, by comparison.
The local hardwood timber for the neck is 40 x 19 ( +/-1mm), but I ca
My first CBG design. Here are my thinking aloud thoughts:
I was keen to have a 300 x 200 box, with the bridge about 60mm in from the rear side, allowing for plenty of vibration area on the box.
To get a 648mm (25 1/2" ) scale length, from nut to brid
Read more…After ruining many a box tops I discovered a magic potion to do the job. Dawn Platinum dish liquid. After "thumb nail" removal of as much of the surgeon general's warning, put a few drops onto a microfiber cloth and rub away.. worked like a charm on
Read more…If a guy wanted to build a dog bowl resonator: Will a thick box produce a better tone than a thin box? Will a larger - 10.5 X 9 - box sound better than an 8 X 6? Is it better to attach the neck to the bottom or the lid? Is it better to have the d
Read more…Ok. I have a string buzz on the low (thick) string when open and all the way up the neck. The other 2 strings are good and play clean when open and all the way up the neck. I noticed that when I look at the guitar along the length the neck tilts when
Read more…I’ve seen several videos where builders have set up the action, on their cbgs using a long straight metal edge resting on the nut, several thicknesses of coins, low down the neck, to determine the height of the bridge. However this is done before the
Read more…I have this brass saddle rosette that's vintage Civil War. It's 2 1/2 inches wide. It would be nice if it could go flat on the top somehow with the strings going through drilled holes.
Or even better, it goes on top of a piece of hardwood in a cresce
Read more…My former coworker gave me a couple of cigar boxes with all of the hardware, because he never got around to putting them together. I'm decent with woodworking but I know next to nothing about musical instruments.
Do I need to have specific measuremen
Read more…I'm building a reso-plate kit from C. B. Gitty. Looking for advice on a type of pickup and the best location for it.
Read more…I'm looking for my next build from CB Gitty. Does anyone have any advice on what CBG build kits are good for playing slide on a fretted CBG? My first build was the "Pure & Simple" fretted build. I love it but the action is so low it's really difficul
Read more…Hi folks:
I'm thinking of building a resonator 6-string with a vintage 1965 license plate. In your collective experience, will the plate be able to take the string pressure by itself, or will I need to put in braces?
Also, has anyone used the CBGitt
I want so much to make a mahogany box with dovetail joints like regular cigar boxes, but I don't have the skill. I can buy the mahogany - maybe 1/4 inches for the sides and bottom and 1/8 for the top - ?
It would be easier to find someone who makes b
Read more…So, I am building my new neck. Its going okay. I drilled some holes for some inlays for the fret markers. I was going to use shirt buttons. I drilled the holes, I added some plastic x, which so far is really cool stuff. Then I let it dry. I procee
Read more…Quick question.
Can I use isopropyl alcohol to mix shellac or am I better with ethanol or methylated spirits? Can get isopropyl at a bloody good price just now.
How can I tell strength of meths when buying online.
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