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What's up with this speaker!
Hey folks! I'm building an fk617 amp kit, and am using a salvaged thrift store speaker. When I took it out of its enclosure, I found this:
neck angles really necessary?
i'm tryn to get started and need some tips advice maybe?thanks fellas!!
Read more…Frets´ position...
Hi everyone, I am a newbie at making this kind of guitar but thought that this link could be useful for others that are starting out:
Read more…Frustrations...
I see all sorts of wonderful ideas here on CBN, but when I try to find the needed bits.... One member had made nice-looking frets from brass nails. I have been in every hardware store within ten miles and they look at me like I'm from outer space...
Read more…Tools that are no good require more skill
Nothing to do with CBGs, but worth a listen for inspiration: The Junkman.
Read more…Neck construction
Hi! I recently built two cbg´s and just started on my third. On my first two I let the lid of the box lay flush against the neck (the part of it that's inside the box). These two have been fairly loud, and I was planning to make the next one the same
Read more…Shaping and slotting the nut
Alright...so I spent all monday afternoon working on this cbg for my little kid using scrap wood from a chair I found by the dumpster. I have to admit it was a bit harder than I thought, but not so much that I cant handle. Alright, so I'm just rough
Read more…Labels
I see so many neat cigar boxes with some real beautiful pictures on the inside of the lid. I been think'n how nice it would be to be able to put the picture on the top of the lid. Any one figured out how remove the labels (pictures) without destroyin
Read more…"Songs Inside The Box" on TV in Alabama Tonight!
"Songs Inside The Box" will be broadcast on Alabama Public Television tonight at 8:00 p.m. From my experience sharing the documentary at film festivals, I would expect many viewers will be interested in finding more information about cigar box guitar
Read more…Deep Thoughts on Scale Lengths
So I just finished my first build. I made it a 25 incher with an A D and G string. I tuned the A down to a G so I now have a G D G tuning. G isn't really the best key for me to sing in and I was thinking about extending my next one so that I can use
Read more…First timer looking for a few tips
I haven't even made my first cut on the box, and I'm actually still just reaching and gathering information. I have a few questions. If anyone can help me, I would really appreciate it. I've want to use some type of material to prevent the tension
Read more…Just me showing off a little
I posted some songs that the proud new owner of one of my guitars sent me. The performer doesn't really use any effects when playing; he just likes a mellow sound (he usually plays in folk clubs in England). He was plugged in to a 2 watt cube when he
Read more…Size of neck blanks
I'm getting things in line for my first CBG...I'm looking for good spots to glean some scrap wood, but what thickness is good to work with. I've seen alot on ebay thats 3/4 or 7/8 inch, but is that too thin by itself? So what is too thick, too thin,
Read more…Sound hole(s) size, shape, placement for expermental diddley bow
I am making an acoustic diddley bow. Instead of a plank I have made a 3"x3"x36" hollow cube. The thickness of the sides is 1/5 inch. The wood is hickory. I'd love some opinions on where/how many/size/shape sound hole(s). whether it will handle the s
Read more…Flying V Template
Anyone have a flying V body template in electronic format? Preferably the Gibson style, but a Jackson would be cool as well.
Read more…CAN WE TALK ABOUT AMPS?
I have been looking around the internet for info on making a small amp. I've found the schematic for the little one that takes a 9 volt battery. It looks doable, although I have done anything electronical since I was in the service in the early 60's.
Read more…A really nice article featuring Bill Jehle
http://www.guitartree.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=89 This is a little dated, but still catches the essence of our friend Bill Jehle who is also the curator of the CBG Museum... Congrats Bill!!! the best, Wichita Sam
Read more…All Points Bulletin - Hobo CBG
We once had something kind of cool going with the TransAmerican Hobo CBG project, originated by Nick Pellechia. You can read about it here . . .myspace.com/transamericanhobocigarboxguitar
All those involved had hopes of completing the circuit and pr
Wood on an Indian Tabac Cigar Co Super Fuerte Box
I am working on my first CB uke. I accidentally damaged the paper on the lower part of box, so I removed it and found some nice looking wood...I am sanding it and plan to finish it with tung oil or tru oil...Does anyone know what wood is this box mad
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