No, really. Nuts. Guitar nuts.
Looking for a neck for a new build in my other thread, but having a tough time finding what I want. But then, I had a flash of inspiration.
The neck I've found closest is 24-inch scale (good), 4-string (good), bolt-on
'Allo guys...
First, I learned the flat pencil trick, and tried filing a nut. Worked out not too bad at all.
So...the build it was for. I don't think I posted this pic, if I have, sorry. I don't remember what I had for breakfast.
It actually is not 1
Read more…I build fretless, hollow body, 3 stringers and am now venturing into my first electric build. I've got a Gitty humbucker I'll be using with a hardtail bridge. I've already cut the hole near the neck and would love to see a discussion on the ins and o
Read more…Greetings. My eldest daughter recently expressed an interest in a Banjo. I found these plans Make a Tin Pan Banjo - 1923 (cigarboxguitars.com) and was wondering if anyone here has followed them. I have several questions.
The plans show Frets but give
Read more…Attention New Members, there’s two other sites archived with build & play secrets created by the founders of Cigar Box Nation? Looking for Build plans & How-To Videos or technical info on Strings & Pickups, there’s even info on Tunings & String combi
Read more…Buzzing is coming from the bridge. Could it be I need to sharpen the edge of the banjo bridge . It's flat right now. Thanks
Read more…I picked up an old gas can at an antique store. I'd like to build an electric three-string guitar ghosting the pick-up inside of it. Whether I ghost the pick-up or not what is the best way to get inside the can to put in the jack and the volume and t
Read more…I’m working up to build my first licence plate CBG. Does anyone, who build their own boxes, cut rebates to fit the plate into, or do they just fit them on top?
Read more…Hello all. It's been a while...
Some remember me, to others I'm new. Started building CBG's but skill set plateaued, and I shifted to building full size geets (see a couple pix below).
I have access to a couple 40 watt lasers and am able to cut rout
Read more…Hello and good morning nation!
I have been building solid CBG style guitars for the last 3 to 4 years now and in all my builds, I always install a non-adjustable truss rod into the neck. Usually 1/4 inch thick metal rods.
The reason I do this was fro
Read more…Hey this may be a dumb question, but is there a way you can wire a switch to make a guitar brighter? I built my backup with a humbucker, and it sounds a bit dark, also doesn't react with pedals as much as my other guitar that has a single coil. I do
Read more…Quick Tip: Discount/Dollar stores are your friend, for everything…
Spent a Dollar + tax for 4 = 2” Clamps, that’s cheap!
I HAVE BEEN BUILDING AND SELLING FOR SEVEN YEARS AND BUYING THE SAME 4 POLE PICKUPS FOR SEVEN YEARS. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VOLUME CONTROLS ON THE PICKUPS DO NOT WANT TO RAISE OR LOWER THE VOLUME, IT TURNS ON AT MAX VOLUME AND DOES NOT TURN DOWN. JUST O
Read more…I have a 3 string CBG tuned to open G. Digital tuner indicates it is in tune and intonated. However, when I bar the 5th fret the tuner registers a D cord instead of a C chord. Anyone know how to correct this? Strains are Southbound .042W, .030W and
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Working on my 3rd build. On my first I used this pickup from CB Gitty. Really liked the results so I am using another in this build. My question is, what the heck are the 2 springs included in the hardware bag for? I just didn't bother with them o
Read more…Hi,
The guitar that was played over in the video section is this one. Just to give those interested a better look.
New Guinee rosewood body with a Burdiken Plum top, Fingerboard is rosewood, and the neck is maple.
Pickups are Seymour Duncan Pearly Ga
I am searching for a copy of the Poor Man’s Guide Magazine, Issue No. 2. The one which details how Weesay Freeman built his guitars. If you have a copy for sale, or know where I can buy a copy, please let me know.
Thanks
Tim Gratsinger
Read more…Is there any relationship between the volume/tone levels on a CBG guitar and the gain, tone and volume settings on the amplifier connected.
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