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Posted by judd67 on July 23, 2012 at 5:47pm in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts

I'm trying to build a cbg, but it seems I can't get my strings close enough to my fretboard?  I'm completely NOT good at building things, but this should be simple enough!  I've built two and can't get close enough to the fretboard to hold the strings down and get a good note.  is it because I don't have any frets?  

This has probably been answered before.  sorry if it has.  

thanks for any help

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  • Dan Sleep July 24, 2012 at 12:22pm

    I did a beginner's video about this. Take a look and see if it helps you out:

    http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/string-action

    • judd67 > Dan Sleep July 24, 2012 at 12:58pm

      Thanks Dan!!  Here I was impressed with my ability to make the neck EXACTLY the same height as the box.  I was thinking I should add on to the neck, now I see it's doable.  

      Thanks again.  This is what I needed!

  • Flatfish July 24, 2012 at 10:44am

    Also keep in mind that if you don't have frets it is pretty difficult to get a clear note and it won't ring out as it does with frets. It's more muted and decays quickly. Part of the charm of fretfree instruments though.....

  • judd67 July 23, 2012 at 9:47pm

    thanks for the replies you guys.  Seems the obvious must be the answer.  

    :)  (I'm old and slow i guess)

  • Cris Portillo Jr. July 23, 2012 at 6:25pm

    Got any pictures??

     

    It may be an issue with the grooves cut in at the nut or with whatever you're using as a bridge.

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