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Cigar box a little different
Started by Phil Farabough. Last reply by Phil Farabough Nov 10, 2018. 10 Replies 0 Likes
This is a proto type cigar box bass full scale with removable / interchangeable…Continue
first bass build
Started by Patrick. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 8, 2018. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hey folks. Thinking of building a CBG bass and I have a question or 2. Does it matter what kind of magnetic pickup I put in it? I mean is there one specific for basses? Also, does the 3 or 4…Continue
looking for alternate tunings-
Started by Daniel Walter. Last reply by Ken Hutchinson Oct 14, 2017. 16 Replies 0 Likes
bass strings, either the ead, or adg.......thanksContinue
Building my 1st Cigar Box Bass with Cerrywood box and tiger stripe maple neck
Started by Mark Wood. Last reply by Mark Wood Mar 27, 2017. 2 Replies 3 Likes
Just introducing myself from across the pond. Built a 4-string cigar box guitar now tackling a bass. Having great fun in learning and being able to practise skills required. Didn't realise how much…Continue
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Discussion Forum
Cigar box a little different
Started by Phil Farabough. Last reply by Phil Farabough Nov 10, 2018. 10 Replies 0 Likes
first bass build
Started by Patrick. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 8, 2018. 6 Replies 0 Likes
looking for alternate tunings-
Started by Daniel Walter. Last reply by Ken Hutchinson Oct 14, 2017. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Building my 1st Cigar Box Bass with Cerrywood box and tiger stripe maple neck
Started by Mark Wood. Last reply by Mark Wood Mar 27, 2017. 2 Replies 3 Likes
My first bass build
Started by Bryan Putnam. Last reply by Richard Haas Dec 2, 2016. 15 Replies 4 Likes
Building my first bass
Started by Henry S. Last reply by TN Twang Nov 30, 2016. 11 Replies 0 Likes
fingerboard question(s)
Started by Euraquilo. Last reply by Fomhorach Nov 1, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
3 string bass questions
Started by Euraquilo. Last reply by Euraquilo Oct 31, 2016. 18 Replies 0 Likes
3 String Cigar Box Bass Guitar Parts
Started by Will T. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Jul 16, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Does a fretless bass require a radiused fingerboard?
Started by PKB. Last reply by Euraquilo Jun 21, 2016. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Bass strings??
Started by jeffrey ross. Last reply by jeffrey ross Mar 25, 2016. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Magnetic vs Piezo pickup
Started by PhilUSAFRet. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Mar 25, 2016. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Weed eater strings and tuning.
Started by Poppy. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Feb 29, 2016. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Bass Uke string question(s)
Started by Lane Martin. Last reply by Where's Uranus? Jan 7, 2016. 6 Replies 1 Like
Looking for 2 string bass plans
Started by Mike. Last reply by Mike Jan 6, 2016. 8 Replies 0 Likes
UBass strings
Started by Bobby Fields. Last reply by Bobby Fields Dec 11, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
1st time builder, bass uke, is this plausible?
Started by Jared. Last reply by Hilo Greg Aug 17, 2015. 14 Replies 0 Likes
First bass build got a few questions .
Started by Piht Bull (Delta Dawg Guitars). Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 23, 2015. 23 Replies 0 Likes
bass frets...
Started by john mackay. Last reply by john mackay Feb 4, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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