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Permalink Reply by Vince Peterson on October 28, 2012 at 6:34am

Not sure how to attach photos?

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Permalink Reply by Skeesix on October 28, 2012 at 7:51am

I've had success using either an electric cord or a phone cord (basically, just stuff I had laying around). A similar diameter rope would work just as well. I attached an eye screw to the tail end of the guitar. Tied the cord to the eyescrew, and then at the other end around the headstock right behind the nut. This gives it a good balance, because CBG's tend to be neck heavy.

When you do the eyescrew, make sure it's anchored in a block of wood (such as the end of the neck board), not just thin cigar box wood, otherwise it will pull out.

ps. on your design, you could replace one of the tailpiece screws with an eyescrew, making it do double duty.

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Permalink Reply by Maddog on October 28, 2012 at 8:12am

Here's what I use from C.B. Gitty, a dozen for around $10. Black, gold or chrome.

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Permalink Reply by Vince Peterson on October 28, 2012 at 8:28am

Those screws look so huge for the thin cigar box wood to me - is it ok to use those or do you find a shorter one?

The felt washer is a great idea as well.

Skeesix, I think you're right about attaching the one end to the headstock for the weight/balance issue, good call.

Thanks much...

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Permalink Reply by Maddog on October 28, 2012 at 3:24pm

Hey Vince, the screws are fine size wise. I just make sure and install some 3/4" pine in the box where the buttons are going to be attached as the box itself will not support the pressure. I usually attach the one on the neck to the heel portion as far up the neck as looks good. As far as the strap I use old or vintage straps or like John I make something outta nothin'. I use some old leather horse tack for a lot of my straps, you can buy it at auctions for next to nothing.

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Permalink Reply by Uncle John on October 28, 2012 at 12:48pm

That is a beautiful guitar from one of the top few finest builders and a good guy, Darren Brown.  So, you may want to use something pretty and nice, like leather and or a store bought strap.   My fave mainstream seller is Musician's Friend.  

On the the other hand, for my own rustic, half assed builds - I like anything BUT store bought.   Black rope.   Multi colored rope.   Old industrial leather.   A bit of leather.   A strip of old blue jeans ( or genes).   Electrical cord is a good idea.  Umbilical cord is hard to find.   The truth is, anything goes and you can change it later.  I like to use a small eye bolt on the box and go around the peg head on the top.   I often use old shoe string for those two connections.

Good wishes. 

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Permalink Reply by Vince Peterson on October 28, 2012 at 3:51pm

Great - thanks much all.

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Permalink Reply by Brendan deVallance on October 28, 2012 at 5:16pm

I agree with the advice attaching to the end of the neck as opposed to the left side of the body. I did that on my first one and it didnt work. I like these two materials for straps, duct tape and string or the webbing for lawn chairs. both have that great homemade feel.  —Brendan

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Permalink Reply by Busyhands Slim on October 28, 2012 at 5:44pm

I used a leather boot lace for my first build. I made a triangular lug out of 18ga steel wire for the tail and tied the other end around the head, between the tuners. It fits the (low) level of sophistication of the instrument quite well, I think. (Photos in my gallery.)

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on October 28, 2012 at 5:51pm

think outside the  box and build a stand instead  ;-)

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on October 28, 2012 at 7:28pm

Screw in closed hooks / hoops, $2 for a couple dozen..



snap-hook thingys, $2 for 3..
old belts, $2 at junk shop, ladies belts are best for the cowboy bon jovi shite ;)

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Permalink Reply by Vince Peterson on October 29, 2012 at 4:42am

OK, I like that.

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