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What's the concensus of using this for a CBG?

I picked this up from a local antique shop this morning. I knew I was taking a chance but I loved the vintage tweed look of this case.This measures 12" x 9.5" x 3.75". Once I got it home I pulled up a corner of the lining & found the frame to be wood and the faces to be cardboard. What would the outcome be if I used it for a CBG that has a Piezo in it. What about a magnetic pickup? I love the look but don't want to build something that sounds dead.

Thanks!

Todd

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Permalink Reply by Jim Mitchell on February 20, 2010 at 8:32am

I like it.... I did this as a reso

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Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on February 20, 2010 at 8:48am

Thats a real hobo guitar, if you leave it openable you can even put some clothes in there and hitch onto a freight car. : )

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on February 20, 2010 at 10:21am

It's a little short for a case don't you think?
-WY

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Permalink Reply by L.J. on February 20, 2010 at 10:47am

I think it looks cool. But will probably not be the strongest as a acoustic. I would stick with mag pups.

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Permalink Reply by Tommy on February 20, 2010 at 12:41pm

That looks like it could be the start of something real sweet looking. Get a neck to match the shade of those lines across the case and i think it could be an awesome CBG.

I dont know enough about the technical issues as to getting it to sound good but i would of thought its possible to turn it into a kick ass sounding beast !!

Good luck

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Permalink Reply by Roger Martin on February 20, 2010 at 7:10pm

AS thick as the wood is I'm not sure it would work acoustic, But have you thought about using it as the start of an amp?
It would probably have to be lectric to get volume. But it looks cool for SOMETHIN!

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Permalink Reply by jim on February 20, 2010 at 9:18pm

FOOLS! Its a Bass Drum!!!

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Permalink Reply by Jerryrig240 on February 21, 2010 at 12:22am

I agree.....bass drum it is. But, not saying it could NOT be a cbg.....it would be really big to play though.....but hey......no rules!. Go for it if you feel the need and make it a cbg.

jim said:

FOOLS! Its a Bass Drum!!!

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Permalink Reply by Outhouse Instruments on February 21, 2010 at 1:20am

I'm seeing vintage tweed amp.

Matt

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Permalink Reply by Old Lowe on February 21, 2010 at 8:40am

It needs one of my big brass cones Yep!

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on February 21, 2010 at 6:19pm

Go for it!!..
make a uke as well & keep inside...
haha like russian dolls...

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Permalink Reply by Roosterman on February 21, 2010 at 10:25pm

The acoustic properties only really matter if you intend it to be solely... er.... acoustic. If you are gonna plug in, your amp will model the sound into something tasteful for you. Nothing wrong in cardboard CBGs either, they work great.

Yep, vintage tweed buskers amp would be neat though.

If you are unsure, send it to me ASAP :o)