Finished 1st CBG

Posted by Stuwern on May 9, 2010 at 8:53am

Not to sure how I feel about it. The string height is higher than I wanted. Needs a string tree. Middle string pops out. Sounds great but I need to redo the bridge 'cause it buzz's a little. Im also experimenting with strings. I have on a .026, .036, and a .045 acoustic strings and it is a little low sounding. Any input would be very helpful.

 Thanks for all the response to my last questions.

Stu

Next one is a 4 string with the fret board higher than the box lid so I can get that low action.

 

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  • Dianne Woods May 13, 2010 at 6:11pm
    Hey, great job on your build, nice CBG.
  • MichaelS Country Boy Guitars May 10, 2010 at 9:05am
    I had a buzz on my first one and I fiddled with the bridge too, then when I showed it to the local guitars shop owner while playing it he said "you have a buzz from your nut" I hadn't thought of that, back filed it a bit and the buzz is gone. Just mentioning so you know buzz's can come from both ends.
  • john terrell May 9, 2010 at 10:28pm
    man it looks great and sometimes I prefer the buzz
  • Stuwern May 9, 2010 at 4:42pm
    Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I guess I was a little gullible thinking it would just work after I built it. I do need to change the bridge to something more basic along with the few changes I stated before.
    The frets are just brass rod from true value. 3 for $1. Superglued them in, beveled the sides, and leveled the tops.
  • MichaelS Country Boy Guitars May 9, 2010 at 10:55am
    It looks great, making it work well is just the next step in CBG making. You didn't think it was finished when you strung it up did you ? lol
  • Jeremiah Cornelius May 9, 2010 at 10:16am
    Stu -

    You get to play with the setup a little, that's all! It is a little finicky to do - but as rewarding as the rest of the building. I think you'll learn a lot doing it, and be very pleased by your result.

    The frets are real sharp. What did you use?
  • Dave Breault May 9, 2010 at 9:09am
    You should feel good about it, that's how you should feel. It looks great.
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