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Secrets of the CBG Underground Discussions (45)
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Simple Nut and Bridge RulerI had to figure out a way to make an equally spaced measurement of the nut and bridge string spacings so that the string spacings would loo… Started by John Sims |
0 | Jan 12, 2009 |
Setting up a GuitarSetting up a guitar refers to the adjustment of a guitar's action and it's intonation. You can learn alot more about setting up a regular a… Started by John Sims |
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Jan 5, 2009 Reply by John Sims |
How to Properly Adjust Pickup HeightAdjusting Pickup Height By Brian Calvert-Project Guitar (additions by Dragon) Before adjusting, make sure your guitar is strung correctly… Started by John Sims |
0 | Dec 30, 2008 |
Winding strings so that they don't slip!See attached link and make sure you watch the .wmv video file. This method does not allow the string to slip, and it helps with tuning and… Started by John Sims |
0 | Dec 30, 2008 |
A fret buzz locating toolA cool fret buzz locator! Thanks to Dave Schramm Started by John Sims |
0 | Dec 30, 2008 |
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Dent removal
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Slow Mick Dec 21, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Using & Making Templates
Started by John Sims. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 5, 2018. 4 Replies 1 Like
Making and Installing Position Markers for Your Cigar Box Guitar
Started by John Sims. Last reply by Joe Caruso Nov 22, 2015. 8 Replies 1 Like
A Simple Fret Scale Ruler
Started by John Sims. Last reply by Brown Water Jerry (Rice) Jun 30, 2015. 7 Replies 1 Like
fret construction
Started by Allan. Last reply by Monterey Jun 28, 2015. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Homemade Wood Stains
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Monterey Jun 28, 2015. 22 Replies 3 Likes
Custom Made Logo Decals
Started by John Sims. Last reply by Monterey Jun 28, 2015. 11 Replies 1 Like
Holding down fretboards for gluing
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Joe Caruso Apr 12, 2015. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Simple Fret Depth Gauge
Started by John Sims. Last reply by Joe Caruso Apr 12, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Easy way to glue down a fret board without it sliding
Started by John Rivers. Last reply by Steve Walker Mar 18, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like
Sharpie safe varnish for saving signatures on CBGs
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jan 2, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Strap buttons on the cheap
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by jamie bark Aug 10, 2012. 16 Replies 1 Like
Side markers on the REAL cheap!
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp Nov 28, 2011. 10 Replies 1 Like
Homemade Dot Fret Markers
Started by Jerry. Last reply by Jerry Oct 26, 2011. 5 Replies 3 Likes
Fretboard radius sander on the cheap
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jul 14, 2011. 12 Replies 1 Like
35mm metal slide storage box
Started by nick tyson. Last reply by nick tyson Jul 7, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
questions about installing a pickup
Started by Hey, TURN IT DOWN!. Last reply by Outhouse Instruments May 30, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Stains for wood
Started by Robert Hynden. Last reply by Robert Hynden Apr 13, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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