Is there a standard fo String Ferrules? I see short, long shaft, wide and narrow. What's the standard for stringing up a CBG?
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Is there a standard fo String Ferrules? I see short, long shaft, wide and narrow. What's the standard for stringing up a CBG?
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I’m guessing it depends on how thick the tail end of your stick is?
Well I was looking at buying some from the CBGitty store for a build. Decided to try something different than a hardtail bridge.
The beautiful thing about building CBGs is there is no standard. Use whatever you want that will get the job done. A lot of folks use pop rivets, just pound out the shaft.
Like a lot of guys say "There are no rules..."
I've used long brass ferrules/grommets and I've used a piece of 1/2" x 1/2" aluminum angle as a lower string hangar. Hinges are used frequently for lower hangars. Just about anything you can find that would hold string ends in place would be acceptable. It's really a matter of imagination.
Google "Cigar Box Guitars" then select "Images" and you will see dozens or more different approaches to anchoring strings.
Find something relevant you and use it.
I don't' think there is one. Most folks use what they have or what they can easily come by. Rivets and the like.
Pop rivets with the stem removed work great.