I have been exploring this tuning (bass-to-treble, and ceiling-to-floor):
Gb--B--D, also expressed as b1--3--5 .
Is this a known/established tuning? If not, I will share the rationale and examples of chord types below .
Read more…hi everyone, I have build some more CBG guitar, and used both scalelenght and fretboard calculator to get it right. Tune to GDG, I using youtube to learn the how to play, but my CGB sounds like S...! it sounds oki with a slide but when i´m trying to
Read more…I’m planning on making my first glue on fretboard. My question is on how to add the nut. One video I saw showed the builder notching the fretboard then using a bolt set in the notch. I’m using the glued on board as a way to lower the string height. S
Read more…I just finished a build, but have a problem. I tried a 24" scale instead of my usual 25.5. No matter what I do, I cannot get the guitar to sound right. Strings to tight, to loose, different guage ???? Never gets right. Intonation is perfect on all f
Read more…Hey guys, thanks for recent advice on the gain pot wiring, works a treat. I also followed the wiring diagram to put in an out jack. That doesn't seem to work. I really just wanted it for headphones, but when I plug them in, it cancels the speaker but
Read more…Are there any other members on this group that are from South Africa? Would love to connect to find out more about what local timbers you guys use
Read more…I use to twist the connection wires of pickups to get less hum. What would be the sense of making a humbucker, be it flat or not, and then spoiling the signal by exposed unprotected wires?
Are those loose wires from pickups protected by strong belie
Read more…I have been building cb guitars for several years and have always sought to find a different look that just everyone couldn't knock off easily. Here are a couple of blank fretboards that I make and burn images in with a lichtenberg machine that I mad
Read more…Working on my second build and first time fretting. Had trouble getting the fret slot depth consistent. Frets went in ok but now I’m having trouble getting the ends to feel comfortable. I’ve been working at them but can’t seem to get them feeling com
Read more…I have wired a disc piezo and a rod piezo in parallel through a simple active (9V) endpin Jack preamp. I tested it before installing, by tapping them on the table. The disc piezo cane through strong. The rod piezo was faint. I plugged a different rod
Read more…I was thinking about going to Hunstville this year for the CBG fest but I can't find any information about it online. I know it typically happens in late May or early June so I figured it would be posted somewhere. I checked this site, various social
Read more…I am doing research for my first build. I am trying to decide 3 vs 4 string. I play regular guitar so I lean towards 4 string but it seems most videos and tabs are most often 3 string and probably more educational material for 3 string. Thoughts? Al
Read more…Hi everyone. I'm pretty new to this with 6 builds now. I've been noticing in many pictures of builds that people are angling the bridge. It seems with the high g side angled back towards the neck more. What is the reasoning for this? I realise it mus
Read more…I have made a few CBG’s, now what.
I have no musical experience but I really want to start playing these bad boys. Where is the best place to start for a true beginner? I have found a lot of videos on YouTube, but they are out of my league. Is there
Read more…Is anyone getting their amp kits from AliExpress? There's a ton of listings, I can't see how they sell kits for very little money, so I'm questioning quality.
Read more…Hey Everyone, Its melting here in Chicago and I am getting the itch to get moving on a Cigar Box Guitar. I have been searching and learning lately and have found Kurt Schoen Guitars. Well, I just love them and really would love to know what the reso
Read more…recently bitten by the bug - while im waitng to build by cbg - got a simple and probably dumb question - I've never played the 6 string but always wanted to and like many have one sitting around collecting dust - While i am waiting on a cbg - can i
Read more…http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2019/story/_/id/25727438/woodstock-festival-held-watkins-glen
Thought some would like to know about this.
Read more…I can not make the finger stretch required to do some of the chords on my 3 string cbg tuned GDg
The scale length I have is 23 3/4" for example the c chord with it's 5th to 2nd fret stretch is just not possible for me.
What is a reasonable scale le
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