Hi, if you want to take the found objects building to the next level, what about making your own control knobs. There are many small bottles we use, and they are often bought repeatedly so a set, all the same, can be collected over time. Even friends
Read more…Hi folks:
I'm thinking of building a resonator 6-string with a vintage 1965 license plate. In your collective experience, will the plate be able to take the string pressure by itself, or will I need to put in braces?
Also, has anyone used the CBGitt
Read more…Hi folks:
I'm thinking of building a resonator 6-string with a vintage 1965 license plate. In your collective experience, will the plate be able to take the string pressure by itself, or will I need to put in braces?
Also, has anyone used the CBGitt
CallyFest 5. March 19-28, 2022
A virtual festival for all, right here on the Cigar Box Nation.
In honor and memory of our dear friend Dave Lynas. He loved the festival and was always a huge part
each year with his art, music, humor, and creative im
Read more…which key on a piano are the strings tuned to? what are the frequencies of the G, D, G sequence?
Read more…So I want to get a good action to my next build with the ability to play slide and use my fingers. I have seen some builds that have the fret board a lot higher or they use a back angle to the entire neck. Is there someone that can give me some point
Read more…Anyone have any builds that feature tooth picks for fret wire. Also, I want to build a bridge using a wooden base and a finish nail. I figured I could use epoxy to seal the nail in the wooden piece. Let me know all of your thoughts. Thanks.
Read more…Hi, Wow, I came across this whilst cruising the web. I built it quite a few years ago. I was amazed at the price it still commands. I'll have to put my prices up, Haha.
https://reverb.com/item/45050794-2007-taffy-evans-ftnp-mandolin
Taff
It’s been a wild crazy world and a long time since I’ve posted. I hope everyone is doing ok….
I forgot some basic measurements and need to ask please.
I forgot how deep to cut away on the headstock of a 1x2 regular piece of wood for the tuners etc.
I
Read more…I'm thinking this box is screaming to be a ukulele but I'm not sure what scale length to use. The box measures 8x7x3 and am hoping I could make a concert uke but it might be too small.
Hi, I have started collecting more timber for more builds....after the storm.
I should get a few builds like these out of it after processing the timber, the straight stuff anyway. These are fence palings too. When thinned to 2-3mm it sounds pretty
Read more…I found this YouTube video to be pretty interesting. Thought I'd share.
Read more…seems to me you could have access to things and stuff, without removing strings. it seems like that would be a good thing. Am I missing something?
Read more…My friend would like a 3 string fretless CBG that is tuned to open D Minor.
Not being a musician and being a relative newby to building 3 string fretless CBGs, I said "I have no clue how to do that".
So, here i am.
Is there such a thing? What strings
Read more…Hi, I am making my first guitar box out of local timber, 250 x 200, and wondering what depth it should be as a starting point? Our acoustic guitar is 110mm deep, by comparison.
The local hardwood timber for the neck is 40 x 19 ( +/-1mm), but I ca
Quick question.
Can I use isopropyl alcohol to mix shellac or am I better with ethanol or methylated spirits? Can get isopropyl at a bloody good price just now.
How can I tell strength of meths when buying online.
Read more…Having trouble finding videos or instruction on how to fit the neck to the box.
I want to make my first CBG with the neck ending inside the box.After making the U shaped cutout on the front side, is the neck glued to the base or the lid?
Does the ne
