I have kind of been dragging my feet on my latest three string build. So when I came home tonight I wanted to get it finished up so I put the tuners on and wrapped some strings on only to realize that I completely forgot to cut any sound holes into t
Read more…Hey there folks, i just picked up a free box and it's not ideal but i'll make something out of it. The problem i'm noticeing on some paper-covered cigar boxes is the tobacco industry health warning stickers being plastered onto the box lid and sides.
Read more…Halfway through my 3rd build and just wondering what tips y'all have for squeezing as much punch out volume wise, rather than relying on the ol amp. Any thoughts much appreciated.
Read more…I have built two 3 string guitars so far. Gathering parts and working on my third currently. I know that these CBG's can be tuned many different ways. When building my first two I remember reading that "open G" was a good place to start so I ordered
Read more…I have made a few neck thru cbg's, but now want to do a 4 string 17" scale Uke. I think i also want to add metal strings, not just nylon. Anyway, I would prefer to do a bolt on neck, but am worried about attatching it securely. And, do I have to b
Read more…I've been thinking about doing a 20" scale on a cbg to get the bridge closer to the center of the box. It is the scale for a baritone uke and I already have the template for fret slotting. I've never used it but it is on the flip side of a concert uk
Read more…Working on my third build. First two had a 24.5" scale. Have my neck all cut and shaped and fitted to the box and ready to lay out my fret marks when I realized I must have cut the slot to fit the nut in the wrong place. To use a 24.5" scale would pl
Read more…Can any one help me on making a stomp box?....I have a few idea's....some in the left ball field...But then most of us are ..lol
Read more…Just finished my first full-scale build. I had planned to use a 25-inch scale length with a zero fret. I downloaded a template from one of those generator sites, laid out everything nice and neat, put my bridge 25 inches away from that zero fret...
Read more…I'm a newbie. I've just purchased a new CBG and I'm surprised how quite it is.
RHM Partagas Cigar Box Guitar
http://www.reidys.com/pr/acoustic-guitars/rhm-black-label-cigar-box-guitar-16220/
I tried a similar model in another shop and it made virtually
Read more…Hey guys, I'm building my first cbg. I'm going 3 string with no frets. Not sure quite how high to set the action. Suggestions???
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What generates the cool overdriven sound that I can hear on almost all videos I've looked at? I'm really hoping its nothing to do with FX pedals or similar ;-O (I'm guessing its the pickups?).
I'd like to keep my setup
Read more…I have this very old box. Not sure what it dates back to but it advertises cigars for 5 cents. Anyway...there is some structural issues however I hope to have found a way around them. The wood is very dry and in fact the lid has some splintering alon
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I would like to know if all CGB necks available in the shop are compatible with all the CGB kits ?
Can you mix and match just any sort of kit with any type of neck ?
For instance, is the following kit:
https://www.cbgitty.com/cubecart/cigar-bo
Read more…So, on my 4 th build, and pretty happy with the evolution. Using a padron box, which is a bit thin ( inch and 3/4) and about 7 by 9.5 inches. Anyway... Sound holes. I found some info on here about size, and smaller helps bass tones, etc. planning on
Read more…hi guys i am building a 3 string for my nephew want to make it with shorter scale length may be 18 to 20 inch would it be the same as 25 inch i.e. use frets 2 4 5 7 9 11 12 ? any help will be greatly appreciated thanks
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Hello
I am a rookie getting ready to build my 1st. Could someone tell me where can I buy the hardwood for the neck Homedepot, Lowes do they carry it? Can they cut it to 1-1/2 x 1 x 36. How is it sold. Like I said I am a rookie!
Thanks,
Lenn
Read more…Don't know if anyone else has tried this or not, but I have found with many of my builds, especially with a neck through design that using 1/8 inch "pop" rivets with the nail knocked out makes an excellent bushing where the string goes through the ta
Read more…When building I pressed in one of my frets (the seventh) too far into the wood, so about 1/3 of the fret (the part on the 1 and 2nd strings) is too low, so it kinda buzzes on the next fret (the eigth). I am afraid to try to "pull it out" and put it
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I've made a couple of CGB's and am planning on one again soon, after a gap of a couple of years. I've never bothered with frets - mainly as it's too difficult for my limited skills and patience, building wise. When I play I use a slide, or jus
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