Pure and simple CBG

Posted by Bill McNamara on August 18, 2017 at 7:05pm

Hello all.

I want to build the pure and simple guitar. The one with the neck on top of the box.

My question is. Is there a measurement for the flying bridge? Does it have to be a certain place from the end of the neck? 

Thanks.

Bill

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  • BrianQ. April 29, 2019 at 11:49pm

    I suppose you could use a flatpup style, it only sticks up 1/4”

    • Craig Cole > BrianQ. April 30, 2019 at 9:20am

      I'll check it out.

  • Craig Cole April 29, 2019 at 5:48pm

    I want to build this next - anyone used any other pickups other than piezo's?

  • Gus K September 30, 2017 at 8:10am

    Here's my take.  It's a 25" scale fretless.  FWIW the bridge is slotted for the strings.  The high G's is the deepest, the low G's is the shallowest.  Which helps with the intonation.  Unfortunately those round, deep tins are a little awkward to hold/play, but it was a quick, easy build.  The fret markers are just shallow saw kerfs that end up soaking up more stain.

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  • Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear August 18, 2017 at 7:29pm

    Not sure about the measurement or size of the flying bridge but I'd suggest above the width of the neck and some above the depth of the neck, depending on whether you want to fret the guitar.

    Distance from the box edge I couldn't say but for resonance I'd suggest (guess) one-third in from the heel end? That would be my guess anyway.

    Enjoy the build! :o)

  • Jittery Jay August 18, 2017 at 7:18pm
    Only thing that matters is the distance between nut and bridge, or scale length. That determines your fret (or step) placement.
    If you're making a slide guitar, scale length is all that matters I terms of finding notes. If you're planning a fretted neck, string height is a factor as well
    Which are you building?
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