I bought a fender mini amp a while back for $10.00. On the side it has a place for headphones. It has an output jack I guess thats what you call it as big as a input jack to plug your guitar into. My question is can I plug this into a bigger size spe
Read more…WKYC TV-3 here in Cleveland heard about 2 guys who make guitars out of cigar boxes.... Called us to come down and do a demo.... Did it this morning.... Had a blast.... Still on cloud nine.... Here's the link....... http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_lin
Read more…Where is a good source for materials and tools, such as fret wire, tuners, etc. and quitar buiding tools. I think I would like to get a fret saw - I didn't do very well at getting the frets straight with the coping saw...
Read more…I have been using 2x2 oak turning blanks to build necks for three string CBG's and they work very nicely with a poplar fingerboard on top. It makes for a strong neck and looks nice. However, I wanted to build a 4 string CBG and there isn't enough roo
Read more…I figured I would start a thread to talk about where we all get our materials to build CBG's. If someone can tell me a cheap source for electronics and pickups I'll tell you how to get a set of quality tuning pegs (6 to a side) for $12 shipped. Every
Read more…Hi i've just finished my first build and i'm not sure what strings to use?
Read more…So a neighbor boy GAVE me his ill-treated, never used "First Stage" brand (like sold at Target) electric guitar, something of a Telecaster knock-off. It's been gathering dust because I have good guitars to play, but I was thinking I could tear it up
Read more…I am building a wooden guitar (not cbg yet) and am done sanding and ready to paint it. I was wondering what would be a good option for painting on unfinished wood. I don't know whether to go for acrylics, paint pens, etc. Thanks for any input!
Read more…Just a quick update to all my buddies out there. Some of you may have noticed that I've been a little MIA for the last couple of months. Just wanted to let you all know that everything is fine and that it's just been that my day job has recently tak
Read more…I am looking for the inside box art to make a cbg with. Here is what it looks like If anyone could upload this pic I would be very grateful . Thanx, Jimbo
Read more…Ok I'm trying real hard to finish an old Emergency tv show lunch box guitar for a guy at work... Just need to know if it's worth trying to port the front..... Yes Electric. just didn't know if I should or not.... thanks
Read more…Hi y'all. Im really picking up a great deal of useful infoand enthusiasm from the site ...But Ive got this problem that wont go away .I have now made 5 or 6 CBGs and a couple of Uke,s. Although Im not a guitarist ( I play bass ) I sometimes (quite a
Read more…Hi all, I did my first build last week and I am very satisfied with the result so far... pics will follow soon. But I have one problem. I did a 640mm build and the strings are going from the front side of the guitar at the neck to the backside (thro
Read more…OK ya'll, I've lay'd down a scratchy 12 bar blues riff (in G 7th) on my paint lid reso banjo. Anybody out there go words? Looking for something to speak to restless souls looking but not finding a home... You can find the riff on my page http://www
Read more…old school instrument making - plenty tips to be had here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjByJMwOMcc&feature=PlayList&p=52577551C165DC31&index=0
Read more…Thought it might be fun to see different people wearing the t-shirts, and where you are located, because I think we are more then a Nation, "We are the World"... OK it's sappy... Here is my picture and guess what I can't even play a note, but I posed
Read more…I bought a CBG for christmas and the neck has to frets or markings. I would like to add them. The distance along the neck to strings widens as it gets closer to the body. I have attached a pic of the neck.
Read more…Let me do my best to explain myself here... I got my tuner set today for my guitar and judging my how they turn, it seems I can either have them all turn in one direction to tighten, or I can have them all take the string on the inside (or outside),
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