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hi everyone, i made a big mistake and not sure how to fix it. i really hope im not the first one to do this but, i bought not one but two slide guitars . one 3 string and one 4 string. i did not know the action would be so high that you cant fret. both are well made nice guitars but i want to be able to fret and slide. looking for ideas on how to lower the action. maybe install hardtail bridges ? any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks , r.j.
Read more…I built a second CBG, finished Monday night - I can't every do anything simply so I went with a knockoff of a pic I saw on this site recently. It actually worked out really well! I didn't cut a sound hole but the resonance is so good I'm considering leaving it as is. I need to pull the strings off and add the fret location markers - I got so excited as I was closing in on finishing it that I forgot those. Also trying to decide if I want to stick a piezo pickup in it. Tried my hand at doing a…
Read more…I picked up two boxes for my first couple of attempts at CBG's; finished the first and I'm getting ready to start the second. The box I got is nice and long, but it's a bit shallow - only 2" deep. I feel like it'll be an interesting build but I'm wondering if that maybe isn't deep enough to get good resonance? I'm considering doing it as a neck-through, but ending inside the box rather than going all the way through at the bottom. Thoughts?
Read more…Posted this on my blog but here goes again... Just finished first build; sadly, kinda disappointing results. During the build I wobbled between "just make the dang thing" and "this is going to be the most beautifulest ever!". So instead of just going for a straightforward, simple build to get used to it, I ended up messing around with a lot more stuff than I probably should have. Problems include buzzing on some of the strings; wonky fret height which is also creating buzz and bad notes on some…
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New here; looking to work on my first project. Not sure what I'm going for yet, but thought I'd intro myself and see if this group is active. Loads of great-looking builds on here! Makes me optimistic about what an absolute beginner like me might be able to build!
I have an old king Edwards cigar box that says 7 cents each on the inside of the lid I was sent a link for a video on here on how to make them and now I need to make one well to start with any ways I have thought about making it electric but I’m not shire yet would it be best to make it acoustic sence it will be my first build
Hi all. Just joined the group and only joined the site about a week ago. First thing that has to be said is you all RAWK! So friendly and helpful around here, a true credit to the revolution. I had a read through some of your comments and saw folks adding images of their first builds. I'm on build three, owning four once this is done but this was my first ever build. Hope the picture shows.
My first CBG. How high should the strings be for a slider? Pretty sure mine are way too high. Thought I would have to make them high because my neck is the thickness of the back of the box, which is the front of the CBG because it is thinner than the cover. Figured it'd make a better sound board.
I think the "F" holes are bigger than they should've been.
Tuned to GDG. The low G and D sound OK, the high G sounds really weak unless played right at the bridge. Any fix to that?
Here is my proof of graduation from the first-timers:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10202604432742369
Ken, we could probably see easier if there was a picture attached.
I've just started making CBGs for about 6 months. I'm 50 years old and thought it was time to come up with a new hobby. Here is a picture of my first upright bass. it stands about 6', the frets are wooden tooth picks, the markers are from a wooden dowel I found, and the cigar box is about 18'X5"X4". The string is weed eater string. As you can see at the top, the tuning key is an eyebolt, a washer, and two bolts holding it in place.
Glenn,
Nice video. Thanks for joining the club of "takers and givers". Groups like ours depend upon folks who are willing to share what they have learned with others. No one has to (or can) know it all before starting to share. If you have something that works, why not? I'm in this crazy thing for 7 years and over 450 builds by now and I am still learning tricks and tips from folks who just began months ago.
Bravo!!!
Wichita Sam
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