Hey folks,
So I am about to start work on my 1st CBG! Ordering parts now and will start in early Dec when back from a vacation. I have 4 that I want to build right off. That would be: Non-Fretted slide, Fretted, License Plate and a Resonator. Alread
Read more…See attached image: My buddy gave me an old humbucker that he traded out on one of his instruments and I want to build it in to a 3-string CBG. The CBG will not have a toggle between two pickups so I plan to ignore the red wire. Is that a good plan?
Read more…I am building an amp using a Gitty amp kit. The kit did not come with a guitar jack so I went down to our local electronic store and bought a jack. The package has a few squiggles on the back which I think are directions for connecting the leads t
Read more…Just placed a big order of supplies from CB Gitty. It will be a merry Christmas!
Have ordered the 3 string Delta pickup w Vol and Tone for my 2nd build that will be electric.
What are the favorite pickups out there I should check out?
The Matchbook
Read more…I just completed construction a a Gitty license plate guitar. After I added the strings and started to adjust the strings, I noticed the action was so low that the strings are hitting the frets and giving a real tinny sound. I need to raise the act
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Want to use hardtail and surface mount thin humbucker (like Wickedbucker).
Angle molding corner bracing a la Shane.
Neck supports both ends
So I found this blog by Richey Kay:
4 tips to make a CBG play and sound better
He recommends to use this string tension calculator
MPUSTC String Tension Calculator
However I can't figure out how to use it. It is set up for six strings and doesn't lik
Read more…Bare with me, I'm greener than a granny smith apple at this. Starting my first build and have watched tons of Glen's videos along with Shanes's. I am making my first CBG fretless and I have all the Gitty templates. Can I use these as guides even
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On my current build, I decided to construct my own box with some quality wood. But I was curious to know if anyone had suggestions on joinery for the best sound and strength. I went with dovetails just for the fun of it, although I know cigar
Read more…My first of many. I see CBG's for Christmas this year.
Are bullet connectors right out when it comes to wiring guitars? Seems to me they would make things much easier if changing pups.
Read more…Per my previous post, I'm soon starting my first CBG build. It's the full kit, box, hardware, fretted neck, etc.I 've started studying the instructions and find I have a situation not covered in the instructions.
The box is wood, (Macanudo) not paper
Hi All,
I've made a number of CBG's over the past 12 months or so and believe that with each one the actual build is getting better. However, I continue to be disappointed with the sound. There is never the clarity, particularly on the bottom string
Read more…It's a C. B. Gitty kit. (been building several lap steels tho...)
Question about upgrade pickup.
I do not like piezo's. Too noisy. Is it possible to upgrade the neck-thru kit to a magnetic pup? I have a couple 3- pole pups...
Haven't started yet, but I'm reviewing the instructions from the kit (the full one with fretted neck) an I saw the neck gets a relief cutout for the box lid. But....the box I got does not have a recessed lid. That means I skip that step, right? I wi
Read more…I find it's easier to precut to length and shape ends of frets before putting them in the slots. I have also been using a hacksaw to cut the slots. I use a piece of square 1 1/2inch steel tube which I clamp on top of the frets. This ensures that all
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I'm new to CBG making but I have just completed my first fretless project. For my next project I want to build a fretted version using a fingerboard which I'll then glue on to the neck. I'm looking for suggestions regarding the best order of task
Read more…How high above the neck should the nut stick up. (fretless) and also what is the difference between 1 left tuner and 2 right and vice-a-versa. thanx bill
Read more…I have built my first couple of cbgs one is set up with GDG the other is EBE. The frets I used were on eBay 2.2mm. I am fine playing the single finger chords on the thinner strings EBE. But have trouble with the GBG set up due to the thicker strings.
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Doing my first angled headstock. The scarf cut was not perfect and the joint seam on the back of the neck is a little ratty looking. It’s not a smooth transition in to the neck. Any of have experience with cleaning up or hiding the seam? Or d
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