First bass build got a few questions .
ok how wide of a neck is average for 4 strings ? how long of a neck is too long ? any other pointer would be helpful . thanks guys .
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Need parts for CB Bass
My nephew plays a mean bass. He wants me to build him a cigar box piccolo bass. I found a big box in near perfect condition and installed a nice brass resonator in it and a couple of piezo pick-ups. Now I need a suitable neck and fret board. I'd rath
Read more…Fretless from fretted? Or should I even bother...?
Here's an interesting question... I am not much of a Bass player, play more electric/acoustic guitar than anything, but I do enjoy playing the Bass. I am going to eventually build a bolt-on neck CBG Bass. I have all the parts from a old Rogue Bass
Read more…some general issues
Hi dear cbg-bass addicts! Iwant to add some ideas and experience I got AS a cbg builder.
The strings: after some googling around, I decided for Weedwhacker strings. Watch out: of you look in e-bay aso you will Fall for far to high prices. Look at hom
Read more…Two String Slide Bass—Neck Material?
Hi all,
Have been lurking with fascination for a few weeks... and don't know diddley squat about making or playing stringed instruments. I've had one bass lesson in my entire life.
I'm going to start my first CBG and I'd like to make a two string bas
Read more…2 string bass tab.
Hi All, can someone help me please,I need the tab for 'Summer Wine' by Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra, for two string bass. Thankyou.
'fingers'
Read more…Bass string action ?
Hello folks, I have a question for the best group of people to ask.
First question - I'm building my first 30 " scale , 2 string bass. And I need help with
the action at the first fret, and the 12th ?
Second question - I have a few packs of 4 stri
Read more…tips on reusing a neck off an electric bass?
the title says it. I want to make a resophonic bass. I have an unused bass that I can use the neck and pickup from. What are some tips on attaching a bolt on bass neck? thank you in advance.
Read more…CB Bass help
Trying my first bass. Has anyone used a piezo in the box for a pickup with a bass? It works well on my guitars but need info. Going with a 34" scale. Three piece laminated neck, thruogh the box as on my guitars. Also, what do I tune a bass to? Thanks
Read more…For my 21st build, a 2 string fret less bass.
The box is built from mahogany plywood. The neck is maple, with a lacewood fretboard. It extends through the box, and is doubled up going through the body to compensate for the notch to accommodate the single coil pickup. I used a pair of Grover bass
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Here is my water barrel bass, and this is how I made it:
http://diybass.wordpress.com/2013/12/07/water-barrel-bass/
3rd Built, but First CBG Bass...
Hey Guys,
Before I get started with my build I have some questions about the box and bracing. I am seeing a few built out of paper covered boxes. How do you brace the box enough and keep the lid shut on top (to keep the lid from warping or pulling u
Read more…Fallout Nuka-Cola Bass Build!!
A buddy of mine that teaches guitar for a living found a crappy bass guitar on the curb one day. He had it hung in his studio for a few years. He told me it was actually used in a few music videos being abused and thrown off a roof.
Anyway, a few we
Read more…String Choice for 3-String Short Scale
Hi,
I'm planning to build a short scale 3-string bass using a reinforced vintage cigar box as a body and an inch-thick piece of oak as a neck. Essentially, it will be a through neck with reinforcement to accommodate a cutout for the pickup.
I've seen
Read more…First CB bass build..Questions regarding neck thickness etc..
Hi all! :-) I'm planning on building a 2 string trimmer line strung fretless bass bass and i have a few questions:
1. What thickness/type of wood should i use for the neck? The neck on this will be un- reinforced ..Trying to keep it simple
Read more…8 String Bass
Hey guys, anyone here ever played around with paired strings (mando style) on basses?
I know the old mandobasses usually had 4 strings, not 8. Would a full scale 8 string bass be awkward and sloppy sounding?
Let's discuss! and possibly build it!
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I building a bass :)....What size piezo do I need?...I was thinking...Yes! It hurt at time...A larger piezo would give a better bass sound...
Read more…Bass Uke strings and tuners?
Anyone know where I can buy the strings and tuners like on the Kala Uke Bass? My wife wants a bass out of a cigar box but the box is pretty small so I thought if I do it like a uke bass she can have full size bass in a smaller package.
Thanks for any
Read more…Short Neck Bass
A friend wants me to build him a cigar box bass with a short neck. Shorter than the 34" scale length of his Pbass and use regular electric guitar bass strings, because that is what he is used to. I took him to our local uke shop and he didn't like
Read more…2 String Bass help
I am new to this CBG thing, have built several 3 stringers, and was wanting to build a 2 string short scale fretted bass. I have a Gibson EBO in the basement and was curious if the scale length and fret spacing would be the same. This and any other
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