I have taken the plunge and put up a web site for selling my CBGs and for posting other CBG related stuff, links, videos, etc. It is still a work in progress and I have more stuff that needs to be done yet, but feel free to stop by and have a look.
Read more…Someone here might be intersted in this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Unique-Old-Guitar-Type-Instrument_W0QQitemZ320475787932QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9dd8729c WARNING... NOT PETA FRIENDLY!!
Second build is a 4 string. Progessing great. Trying to find somewhere around here (Columbus, Ohio) to buy curtain grommets. Also trying to decide how I want to "electrify" this one. I used the radio shack piezo on the first one but I get alot of nec
Read more…I have a friend who has challenged me (sort of) to build a 6 string CBG that is short enough to fit in the saddlebag of his Honda Goldwing motorcycle. I measured and it looks like the maximum length that might fit is 22 inches. If he is taking it on
Read more…Hey guys, appologies if this has been covered but there are a LOT of discussion to file through.
I've been experimenting with piezo elements to amplify one of my CBG's and a mic and i get the same issue with both...they feedback like a bitch!
I've trie
Hi firstly Cbg virgin in all repects build, post, discussion. Ok using a chisel box 2"D x 12"H x 13"L I have drilled 4 holes each 7/8"ths diameter 2" in from both edges of box and have used some stainless steel poly pipe inserts. They are really tigh
Read more…... or do any of youse guys ( or gals) have a CBG in your lap when you're on here? It seems like whenever I click on the nation, I just naturally pick up on of my boxes. Matt
Read more…Folks, I was chatting with someone today and we noticed that not
everyone knows the easy way to access the site chat. Now, I'm not
saying that everyone has this (I hope you do) but if you do, try this:
Look
down at the bottom of your browser window. A
Ok I got this steel box that I was gonna use for the contest, but doesn't look like I'll make it unless I can find some new parts in a dumpster... anyway I want an electric pickup and a piezo pickup... I was told that the Box itself "Steel" will mess
Read more…I know that this should be in the chaple and it is but sometimes its days before more people read it, and prayer has power, so I am posting it here also.
PLease brothers and sisters I ask for prayers for my wife who is on kidney dialysis three t
Read more…I used Elmer's Glue for my neck last night in a pinch? Think it will be okay to stand the tension of 3 strings?....I sat it under the heater all night clamped, I am geting ready to check it out, I'm scared. I was in a pinch last night, no glue andI f
Read more…i really dont know how much to charge for the cbg's that people want to purchase.does anyone have a system or anything on a charge rate? some take days to build ,some fall together,some i love too much to sale,and some are so bad i just want to be ri
Read more…My scale is 28" and Im going to make an interchangeable fretboard, one for normal guitar fretting, Im using wfret to print a template for 30 frets but I think only 24 or so are going to fit (with wfret it seems that I need to print with no margin on
Read more…I found some of these nice Coca Cola tins at a junk store. They are about 5" in diameter, and I am wondering if I could use them to make some type of CBG out of them. I can get about a dozen of them if it is worth it. Waddya think?
Read more…HI everyone I'm new here , so go easy on me . got the three string guitar mounted to the box and mostly finished just need some help with the wiring of the piezo and output and bridge placement on the box . The fretboard I cut out of oak 1/4x3 and fo
Read more…If you get Harbor Freight cupons by mail, there is a belt sander (1x30) for $29.99 right now.
The good news is even if you don't get them, it's only $39.99 and on sale in store for $34.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber
I would like to see a festival down here in denham springs Louisiana and I don't know where to or how to start organizing an event.. Any help would be appreciated... Tooth
Read more…I thoght about dipping my peizo's in that liquid electrial tape stuff....has anyone tried this? Will it work and will it effect the sound? I have hear some of you guys using hot glue for your peizo's....so how much can thise peizo's go throug
Read more…I don't remember where I read it on here, but someone wrote that it is good to leave a space between the neck and the lid when putting together your guitar. I was planning on glueing it down, but not now. It has greatly improved the sound out of the
Read more…What size box wood be a good one to use. I have never made a guitar. I have about 30 or 40 CB's, but don't know which one to build my first guitar. One more question! What is the difference between a 3 string and a 4 string? Please don't answer with
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