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keep braking strings

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…

Started by bob berreth

6 Dec 3, 2009
Reply by bob berreth

two questions for first build

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…

Started by Ron Whitney

3 Dec 3, 2009
Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

First Guitar to build & learn... need advice pls.

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…

Started by John Nagy

3 Dec 2, 2009
Reply by Wichita Sam

cigar box with paper, what kind of finish?

hi, I want to build an acoustic 3string, and I got this cigar box which is mostly covered with paper (attached). It looks really cool, but…

Started by gene

16 Nov 20, 2009
Reply by Jarmo Katajisto

Need some help finding a few items - sound hole rings and cheap resonator parts

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 loca…

Started by Mama Mojo

21 Nov 17, 2009
Reply by Little Soul Eric

Gluing fretboard to the neck.

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.

Started by John Nagy

6 Nov 7, 2009
Reply by John Nagy

glueing on a fret board

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. Than…

Started by Buffalo John

5 Nov 6, 2009
Reply by Wichita Sam

Building CBG

I know you all hve covered this some where .What to build one have box an a piece of populer. But need a site that will show me from the ve…

Started by Dave Haas

10 Nov 5, 2009
Reply by Tres Seaver

Wind two winding wire same time ?

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 h…

Started by Jarmo Katajisto

2 Oct 25, 2009
Reply by Jarmo Katajisto

Some really good beginner building videos! Brought to my attention by Diane from Chicago...

CBG build videos. A must see! http://www.veoh.com/users/jimfrets

Started by Vince Stark

1 Oct 24, 2009
Reply by Diane in Chicago

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