Is it appropriate on a 4 string CBG to use the general same sort of string spacing at nut & saddle as on a regular acoustic? My dad & I are about to build my first multi-stringed CBG and I was thinking I'd base the string spacing on my Larivee D-19 (
Read more…Hi, I've seen you guys playin' your cbg's with a slide on your finger and still chording it with your other fingers. This makes me wonder about string height from the fret board. I've read about a dime and a nickel and I've read about string height f
Read more…hi..i am rebuilding cbg # 1 and building cbg#2,,,i have broken 5 stings!!i am using D'Addario acoustic80/20 bronze..045,035,& 026..any suggestions? i am breaking them in the stringing process,,not from playing. thanks..bob.
Read more…I've really enjoyed getting to know you through this forum and through chat. I have a couple of questions that I haven't been able to find the answers to so if any of you happen to know of a link to a previous discussion, please let me know. I am nee
Read more…Okay... I'm getting my ducks in a row for my first three string build. Most of the three string CBGs I have seen look like the neck is about 1 1/2" wide. This is also consistent with most of the plans and videos I have seen outlining such a build. Th
Read more…Hi - newbee here. Do you install the fret wire first, then glue to the neck or when it's on the neck? Thx! CBG - great place to be.
Read more…I am in the middle of a new build and am putting a fretboard on this one. what is the best glue to use? any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!
Read more…I'm building my first CBG. Any advice on 3 string / 4 string construction. Looking for a good introduction for fun and to help me with the basics of learning too. I can always build more :-) thx cb groups!
Read more…Is someone try this already? Wind two winding wire sametime to one bobbin? and connect wires cross-connection, is it work at all or what happend or maybe there happend nothing? Idea purpose is make humbucker with one coil? maybe this is very silly
Read more…I've been lurking for quite some time and doing tons of research to get ready for my diving into my projects. Could anyon help me with locating some of the following items? 1) sound hole rings - the tarp rings or whatever else folks are using. 2) c
Read more…Is it good or bad idea make lacquer coating on paper covered box? The idea is to, at box hold longer. Car lacguer with spray bottle, is in my mind.
Read more…I had a long discussion the other day with my Luthier friend Vinney at NOG. We explored several variations in CBG design up to the point of making our own boxes, custom machined parts, etc. ... Seemed like the more we got away from the most basic CBG
Read more…I found a couple of really cool items at Goodwill the other day which I would like to use in a build (or maybe more than one).
First was a 10" diameter x 5" deep x 1/2" thick solid wood salad bowl.
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Read more…What would be an appropriate waiting time before putting a load on a glued piece? I'm using the yellow Elmer's Carpenter's Glue on my tie block (about .5"x2")and although I'm anxious to get strings on it I don't want to see it fly off the box into ne
Read more…Other than regular guitar tuning pegs What r some other good ideas for substitutes? Whats a cool idea u have used before or maybe just thought of ? thanks for all your help, "The new guy" Slick
Read more…What is up with that -- I picked up a couple of interesting boxes today (Trilogy Corojo Ovation, Carlos Toraño Virtuoso Maestro) which are marred by the use of a lacquer / plastic like finish (yellow, white) and have a black pseudo-velvet on the bott
Read more…I'm working out the design for a new build (see this blog entry for details) and am worrking a bit about the 3/4" high bridge I'm planning to use: I think the action will be too high for fretting, even with a fingerboard added (I"m debating making th
Read more…Im new and was wondering if its better to have frets or no frets for a slide guitar . I want to have three strings if that matters. thanks for any help , Slick
Read more…It strikes me that a useful thread would be examples of things people have done whihc don't work, go wrong or whatever. Well, we're supposed to learn from our mistakes but learning from other people's mistakes is so much better... Here's my starter:
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