Hello Nation, I came across this build, and thought I would leave it here for anyone that might want to give it a try. https://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-Chair-aka-Rocking-Chair/ Enjoy Gary from Mount Morris Michigan
Read more…Bridge maxed out, how to raise more so last 2-3 frets don't touch pu?
is it possible to shim bridge?
Read more…I'm trying to build a shovel guitar, and I'm having trouble. Does anyone on here have any tips or tricks on how to drill through the blade of the shovel? It's just dulling my bits.
Read more…A while back I bought a CBG from a builder and the next thing I knew was the neck had a major bow. I tried to contact him to get it replaced but it seems getting an answer has been long over due so I figure I might as well fix it myself. I was able t
Read more…Anyone got a Las Cabrillas Balboa 25 cigar box they wish to sell?
Looking for one for a resonator build in Australia.
Read more…Today I finished a project that I started last week whilst working on my Double Neck. I got a lot of projects on, 2 weeks off work and I can't spend it all down a wine bottle, very unsafe to work hungover and all that.
The pair of Canjos are made usi
Read more…just found this band on youtube, check out their instrument's, pretty funky,
https://youtu.be/v4xZUr0BEfE?t=2
Read more…I am making a guitar for a friend form a 1930s tin they have supplied, and I do not want to cut into the top and spoil it, the tin is 12 inches long. My question is how my frets to use, 15 of 18? 18 will make the neck quite long
When our searching for boxes, I found this little jewel for a buck. The liner wood was loose fit, and served as most of the needed pieces to house the baby Gitty amp, and petition off half the box for accessories. Sounds good, and it completely enclo
Read more…So here is my first build. I had be looking around all over the internet about CBGs. I have been a musician for years and have played guitar for a long time. I have always wanted to build a guitar, and I figured this would be a good starting poin
Read more…My question is what distance do the guitar strings have to be from the pickup.
Read more…You guys know me by this time, I Love using tins for my builds and this one is no exception.
It took a week to build, 2 days of gluing and clamping (had a couple of other necks to put together and I run out of clamps to do it in one day), a rain day
Read more…Sweet 4 string here's my reverb ad! Thanks
https://rvrb.io/2014-legend-std-se-p1r54z
Read more…On a recent episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, Roger Daltrey discusses growing up in post-WWII England, Elvis, skiffle groups and building his first two guitars. He doesn’t go into a huge amount of detail, but it was interesting to hear his determi
Read more…nobody has been able to post photos for a few days. What’s happened to the site? Also the videos all have the same YouTube logo instead of the cover pic for the video. Anyone know what’s happened?
Read more…Hiya -
If you're like me and save even ridiculously under-sized scrap wood for some future fantasy project, you no doubt have a lot of cigar box inserts lying around. I was wondering...
What do you seasoned builders do with these things? The rect
Read more…Hi Guys
Wondering if I could just install a 1/4 jack connected to a piezo and glue to the inside of my cajon drum box.
Would the piezo pickup the sound if there is no magnetic material (strings)
Thanks!
Read more…What are some possible things to use to make for tuners? Like Eyebolts or Dowels?
also How can you make those improve tuners work well?
I don't understand why there isn't a lot of information on DIY or homemade tuners. I bet the original CBGs didn'
Read more….45 shell ends for the fret markers and some springs for built in reverb. Fun fun to play. I have the next 3 CBG's in various stages on my bench. the Piezo sounds excellent through lmy little pig nose amp.
Read more…My Google Fu is so weak. I've been looking for an excellent flat unit (no body curve) for a build. Can't seem to find a good one, but I know they are out there. What kind do you all prefer and where do you get them at?
Thanks in advance!
Read more…