Just wondering what the 2.5 w amp board from cbgitty sounds like when distorted. Ive tried other chipmamps and some distort nicely e.g. LM386, but others do not e.g TDA2003.
Read more…OK....very limited music background. Have been noodling on dulcimer for years and love me the diatonic.
Just learning about pentatonic. Thought "That's cool. Can I make a pentatonic fretboard? No joy. I think I might be beginning to understand. Forgiv
Thinking of making this for my son in law Looking for a vintage can to build a mic to go with it
Read more…Do hard woods like oak not accept medium fretwire as easy as maple, poplar?
The fretwire currently being used on an oak fretboard will not penetrate to stay in place despite using the same .023 saw as previous builds.
Trying to determine what's diff
Read more…Awhile ago I watched a video from kp cigar box guitars building a 5 watt amp. I'm trying to find out who makes the kit. It has volume and tone etc. Anyone know where to find this or a better option
Read more…So I posted a post about my canjo the other day and the replies have implied moving to a CBG for added fun. However, would a CBG be fairly easy to pick up for a total newbie with absolutely no musical experience except a canjo. I wouldn't go anymore
Read more…A did a couple by hand and I thought, there's gotta be a better way. This is how I do it now. Hope this info helps you in your builds. David
youtube.com/watch?v=KPZQbadhbV8&t=216s
Read more…Whilst talking to a gentleman at a music store the topic of cigarbox guitars came up.
He told me his grandfather built a cigarbox ukulele in the early 30`s and he has it still.
He was kind enough to send me pictures.
I've thought about ways to save time and be more accurate when burning lines in a neck or fretboard for a fretless guitar. Here is a short video on YouTube of the way I now do it. Hope you find it useful. David
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_8R
Read more…I have seen all the you tube videos but I am looking for a 3 sting Tab tuned to Open G. Are there any out there?
Read more…Question about mounting two single coils...
When using 2 single soil pups, a neck and a bridge, depending on how they're wired, can they become a humbucker? Sort of the way radio telescopes miles apart become a huge telescope, much larger than either?
Hello everyone, I have built 4 acoustic cbg and used a conventional bridges. I am now planning a build using the same acoustic style but with a piezo pickup and hardtail adjustable bridge. I would like to be able to play it as acoustic as well as plu
Read more…Can anyone help me with Dylan’s “Forever Young” on a 3 string Fretless tuned GDg. My wife is due in a few weeks and I’d like to learn it to play to the little guy. Thanks!
Read more…Brick House stick through a box! My personal arrangement. Still needs a bit more tweeking but it is fun to play! https://youtu.be/do14u8pGDN8
Read more…A pair of 4 string CBGS (champane box guitars)
2 great boxes
Spanish cedar necks with volute
Brass brigade and nut
Oil finish
Thanx for lookin!
Read more…I have an old 60s box with tape on it. I'd like to clean the wood but I am afraid to damage the tape. What is the best approach? Thanks, Dave
Read more…photo attached is just after i added some carbon fiber reinforcement. making a headless guitar with a headstock. oops, the D and G strings are not long enough. pick suggested baritone strings, got two sets, one is 14 - 68. wondering if you have any t
Read more…Hi guys. I had no previous music experience and many many failed attempts at instruments so tried a canjo and never looked back. I currently own a canjo (built by Spatchcock and Wurzel) with a stick on pick up and am looking to acquire in one form or
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