I've been trying to post a discussion on the "Wiring and Electronics" page for the last two days but keep getting the message "We're sorry, we are having an issue with this page. Follow this link to the main page"
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Read more…Hi, here are some of my pegheads/headstocks use over the years. The first being the headstock with the scroll on the top.
It was going to be the design that would be my signature, I tell the story in the "what's in a Headstock thread", but I find tha
Read more…With the tuner holes requiring a two step drill bit size, 1/4" all through then 5-16" for top grommet from Gitty, my drill became aggressive and pulled the bit all the way through on the 5/16" size.
Obviously their is some slop now on the back side,
Read more…I've been using them occasionally. They are white ash, which is heavy but makes a very durable neck at a good price. They sell them at the hardware store and they are 2"x1.5" or sometimes a little larger.
Read more…G'day All,
Just wondering if there is a preferred type of varnish to use on a bare neck, i.e no fret board. Something that wont peel off or wear to quickly. I notice the neck of the cbg I built late last year is getting grubby. Not that my fingers ar
Read more…So I lucked into a reallllllly cool looking solid wood box that I believe is all mahogany, it’s a Camacho Connecticut 6X60 20 count box, with a very cool looking black face with the scorpion logo. It’s just crying for a Humbucker and walnut fretboard
Read more…Hi all,
I've made a couple of ukes in the recent past, using bodies made from cut-down folk guitars, and very successful they are too!
Well, another old folk guitar turned up, and being past redemption, I thought I'd have a bash at making a mini reso
Read more…Thought ya'll would like this.
CBGs are everywhere!
Read more…Can anyone tell me their experience with the best pick up for License plate guitars?
Read more…My new Vintage Series Amps! I take vintage speaker cabinets, boxes and other things to make amazing guitar amps with great tone! I use the Artec SDA-T amps, with the Gain Mod, and a tone control.
This particular speaker is a vintage 50's/60's interc
Hello everyone my name is Corey and I have no experience with instruments. I love creating things by hand. Seeing what you all create not to mention hearing is amazing to me. I have been working on a kit build from gitty and loving it. I’m wondering
Read more…Hi, in recent times there have been a few questions asked about how thick should the top of a CBG be. Well often if using a real cigar box to have to use what you have, but if building your own box why not go for the best sound you can get out of a s
Read more…Note: The following plans were written by violin maker, Steven Miller and originally posted on Fiddlerman.com.
Cigar Box Fiddles have been known since the Civil War. Wooden cigar boxes had entered commerce by the middle of the 19th century, and pr
Read more…Current project has a deep lid where it would be more advantageous to glue it under lid rather than in box.
Any problems with this? Pickup will be mounted on lid with reinforced wings under lid.
thanks
Read more…Another great viewer request featuring an obscure R. L. Burnside song. I had to create a new tuning in order to play it... and I love it!
First, here's the original song. You'll notice in my lesson that I tweaked the feel of the song a little bit
Read more…I've been lurking for a little while and have gleaned a ton of information from this site., so I felt it was only right I should 'fess up and let peeps see what I've rustled up for my first build!
There are still some odds and ends to finish off -
Hi,Just a few pointers that may help a few new builders in their fitting fingerboards & fretting tasks, most of the info is captioned on the photos.
When fretting 6 string full size guitars the process is a fair bit more involved but fitting the fing
Read more…Due to sound hole placement, my current build has no room for pickup at neck end. What sound difference would placing it at Box center have with bridge located about 3" away compared to my planned 5"?
Read more…Looking for ideas on adding some strength to the neck outside of a finished CBG box.
Have seen pics of heels screwed into the box at an angle to hit supports inside.
Good option?
Read more…CHRISTMAS 2018
will be here before we know it !
For any of the new folks here on the Nation every Christmas we compile a FREE DOWNLOAD ALBUM of songs played, composed and sung by our members, we have been doing this for the last several years with
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