JonBouye's 1st CBG Build

Posted by JonBouye on April 24, 2011 at 4:51pm

Here she is. The outcome of my first attempt to build a CBG.

Before I go any further, I want to thank everyone here at CBN for the advise and incouragement you all provide. You have made CBN "THE GOTO" place for information when it comes to primitive instruments.

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JonBouye May 8, 2011 at 11:08pm

Thanks Richard. I learned a lot. But so much still left to learn. But I love it. And she sounds really sweet. As soon as I learn how to record, and play something besides cat scratches I'll show 'er off.
JonBouye May 8, 2011 at 11:06pm

Thanks Jon, I hadn't thought of the double sided tape. Great idea. You guys are the greatest.
Richard G Caudill May 7, 2011 at 12:06am

Oh My Jon ,, u did good !!! That's a fine looking git ,, and yes u will enjoy learning to play on it !!
Jon Pruett May 6, 2011 at 10:30pm

I've seen people do a "non-destructive" sewing machine winder by using double sided tape to attach the bobbin to the hand crank wheel. Might be a way to start winding without having to dismantle the sewing machine and risk sleeping on the couch for a week. :)
JonBouye May 6, 2011 at 10:24pm

Thanks Jon, after looking at your builds that means alot to me. I know what you mean about the addiction. I'm aboub to start my first 3 stringer. I've almost got things together for a couple of different amps. And I'm trying to figure out how to talk my wife out of that old sewing machine in storage that hasn't been touched for over 12 years, I know. It would make a good bobbin winder and even has a foot control. Hey, what can I say...I got it baddddddd!!! All this and trying to learn how to play the darn things at the same time. But it's all good.
Jon Pruett May 6, 2011 at 9:44pm

Your CBG looks great - very clean and classy - I wish my first build could have been so nice! The 12 step program for this addiction is a little different than the others. As you accept that you have the addiction and proceed through the first round of the 12 step program here you'll be building canjo's, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (maybe even more) string instruments, double necks, semi-tones, hand wound magnetic pickups, hand built amps, etc. etc.

Welcome to the addiction! :)
JonBouye April 24, 2011 at 5:30pm

Thanks Shawn. Now I have to learn to play it....but it's all good.

Shawn said:
Nice work. I wish my first came out so clean looking. Welcome to your new addiction and there is no 12 step for this one.
Shawn April 24, 2011 at 5:22pm

Nice work. I wish my first came out so clean looking. Welcome to your new addiction and there is no 12 step for this one.