Hello All,
I just completed my first CBG. I picked up a bunch of boxes, figuring mistakes were bound to be made (and they were) and I might need to start over.
I started with an Arturo Fuente papered box 9-1/4 X 9 X 1-1/2, a neck purchased online, a cabinet hinge for a tail piece, brass bolt for a nut, a brass rod for a bridge, and a piezo disc submerged in hot glue inside a bottlecap with a volume pot. I positioned the cap just in front of the bridge just above the G string (Open G GDg).
My woodworking skills were a little sloppy and the cutout for the neck wasn't the best I could do, but I braced and mocked it up from the inside for a snug fit.
Aside from the fact that the strings aren't evenly spaced out(I used the three existing holes in the hinge) I'm pretty happy with my first attempt.
The problem is there is an incredible amount of feedback and I thought the piezo in hot glue cap configuration would help with noise from the fret, not the case.
Any suggestions?
Also, did I put the volume dial too close to the jack?
Thanks
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Very nice job Jim!
It might be late in the game, but I would suggest that you pick up Mordacai's Gittyman CigarBoxGuitar Making Manual.
Yes, there is a boat-load of free information on CigarBoxNation (maybe too much - info overload - then confusing) but for only $14 for the GittyMan CBG Manual it is a great QUICK START for beginners.
Every single facet of making the first CBG is covered in great detail with pics and stuff.
Heck, just the web site alone is worth seeing! = www.GittyMan.com
(Turn up your volume first.)
Good luck with your next CBG Build. And post pics!
Kind regards,
kieta