A question for anyone who might know; I have a 3-stringer with a 22.5" scale. After doing a LOT of research on the subject, I've narrowed the two tuning options down to Ae'b' (all fifths tuning) or Ad'f#. I'm attracted to the logic of all fifths
Read more…I built my first CBG in October, 2014 after somehow coming across a mention of them while wandering around the internet. Once built, I figured I needed to learn to play. Did a lot of searching and finally worked my way through Patrick Curley's LearnC
Read more…I'm planning to use my first magnetic pickup. I've already built 15+ cbg's using simple piezo disc hard wired to output jacks with great success. So my plan was to incorporate both a disc and a "Gitty magnet pickup" via a 3way to a pre-amp etc. The
Read more…I am getting to grips, or at least trying to with using a slide on fretted GBG in open G. I have a little trouble trying to get a clean sound with a slide. I seem to get loads of background chatter off the strings as I first hit the strings and at
Read more…I am building my 1st CBG. Everyone has been very helpful answering my 'dumb questions' and I thank you all for it.
I am about to the point of attaching (gluing) the neck to the box. It dawned on me this is a very critical step. Do it wrong and I coul
Read more…This is the Khonkhota. From Potosi, Bolivia. Another box instrument. Been trying to build one forever.
Read more…I read the discussion on the board where Matteo asked pretty much the same question and David L. gave an answer and there was a link to a wiring diagram. I have also looked on Seymour Duncan for wiring diagrams they have something that is close but
Read more…ive built my first cigar box guitar and amp. and im pleased how thet turned out, since they were my first. i am told by the manufacturer of the amp harness that i need to buy a "regulated 9 to 12 volt power adapter " to power it without the battery.
Read more…Van Morrisons 'Brown Eyed Girl' ... its a great song but as a beginner I have no idea if there are any reasons why this might not be a suitable song for a CBG or how easy / hard it would be? just know its a tune that I can hear in my head but can't g
Read more…what do these mean??
GDg so what the difference between the capital G and this g
on my Korg tuner it got G and G# something like this.
is the 1st G is the cap and the g is the G#?
hey guys
Prob about to cause another shitstorm thread with lots of name calling and fists flying! lol ;-)
Question is I an a tiny bit familiar with mandolin and its tuning but I recently came across an intrument called a BOUZOUKI which if im correct
Read more…I`m gaining on it. I think.
I would like to keep the factory glued paper bits from disintegrating from wear for a while. Do any of you apply any kind of finish? I know they are just used cigar boxes but I see some that look like they have a finish,
Read more…I've always played a 4 string cause it seemed like a natural progression down from a six string. Using the top 3 strings I can easily pick out any tune I want from classical to CW, Pink Floyd etc. Is this possible on a 3 string?
Read more…i dont know much of anything bout playing bguitar, so what would be the best (easiest) tab sond to learn from the tab list?
Read more…I tried searching for festivals on this site, but got responses from 2010. So, is there a master calendar of CBG related events anywhere on this site or the web? Summer is coming (almost anyway) and I'm ready for a road trip. A good festival with lot
Read more…I found these tabs and was wondering if anyone can tell me what the dashes mean? Thanks
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