Hi,
I have built a few CBGs and find after each one I've learnt something - the last two I finished for my boys over the summer holidays were 3/4 size rather than the usual full size.
Lessons learnt - the smaller scale needed 12 gauge strings rather than the 8 or 9 gauge I tend to use and also not to try real cheap machine heads in future but go straight to the best I can afford at the time.
I'd be interested in any lessons anyone out there has to pass on.
Regards,
David
The whole of the headstock needs a lot of thought. Machine heads, I had cheepies fail. Violin pegs, gotta have the right taper. Holes or slots have got to be in the right place and the right size.
My biggest problem is that I get into a groove and find myself chugging along, working on a CBG, and all of a sudden, I find that I drilled a hole where I didn't want to, because I was too focused on what I was doing and should sit back and remember what my plans were.
The tuning pegs seem to be the thing you need to spend the most $ on, I learned that one. Also, to take care when using tools around the neck as to not gouge the heck out of it, I put a few stray marks in mine that I regret. Measure 7 times, cut once, gotta live by that one.
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For me it is headstock headaches!
My biggest problem is that I get into a groove and find myself chugging along, working on a CBG, and all of a sudden, I find that I drilled a hole where I didn't want to, because I was too focused on what I was doing and should sit back and remember what my plans were.