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Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101 Discussions (688)
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Box with paper cover... lacquer coating or not to be lacguer coating?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… Started by Jarmo Katajisto |
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Oct 19, 2009 Reply by Jarmo Katajisto |
Traditional or SLICK ???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… Started by StarGeezers |
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Sep 20, 2009 Reply by Jataomm |
Thrift Store InspirationI 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… Started by Tres Seaver |
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Glue wait time?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 b… Started by Dave V |
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Sep 9, 2009 Reply by Dave V |
Lacquered box w/ velvet on the bottom?What is up with that -- I picked up a couple of interesting boxes today (Trilogy Corojo Ovation, Carlos Toraño Virtuoso Maestro) which are… Started by Tres Seaver |
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Sep 3, 2009 Reply by Brian Lemin |
Bridge height, anyone?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… Started by Tres Seaver |
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Sep 1, 2009 Reply by Tres Seaver |
Tuning peg ideasOther than regular guitar tuning pegs What r some other good ideas for substitutes? Whats a cool idea u have used before or maybe just thou… Started by Slick Willy Robinson |
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Aug 24, 2009 Reply by Wichita Sam |
frets or no fretsIm 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… Started by Slick Willy Robinson |
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Aug 23, 2009 Reply by Slick Willy Robinson |
Mistakes and things to avoidIt 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 suppose… Started by Jataomm |
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Aug 21, 2009 Reply by Jataomm |
Can't DecideI'm building my first CBG and I can't decided whether I want to build a 3, 4, or 5 string. I do have experience outside of here (upright ba… Started by Jeff |
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Jul 30, 2009 Reply by Jeff |
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Cutting deep boxes in half
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Attention 1st time builders!
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Brickhouse CBG Wiring
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Fretless fret markers
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canjo building and tuning
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Minimum tools needed
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High G problem
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Doubling the high string
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Aluminum License Plate
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C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.
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Frettin' and stainin'
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Bolt on neck to a set neck body?
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Locations
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Help please re Bento Box Uke "nut"
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Clarification on pick ups
Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Taffy Evans May 6, 2022. 5 Replies 1 Like
Licence plate cbg
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Builder's Tips
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Getting there but needing advice/help please.
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Tres Cubano Build
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CB Gitty Country Roads Banjo kit
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