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CBGs, cookie tins.. They're great.. But sometimes a neck is just too nice to stick in a recycled container...
And sometimes you just gotta rock out..

Post pics of your solids, get help, share tricks and jigs

Location: The rock
Members: 120
Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2022

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Hand Tools Only?

Started by T-Gripped. Last reply by ILL GREEN Mar 2, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I would like to build a sold body. But I do not own a router nor have ever used one. Does anyone notch the back with hand tools? Any tips or pointers?? TIA!Continue

Converting a 6 string solid body to 3 string solid body?

Started by Tex Pierce. Last reply by Tex Pierce Sep 30, 2017. 6 Replies 0 Likes

What would be the best string spacings and is it better to start in the middle of the neck or use upper or lower side? I have 2 solid body electrics, one a epi less paul II and a fender afinity tele.…Continue

Drifting into the Solid Body region of the Green Swamp

Started by G.S. Monroe Feb 27, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hello, it's been a while since I've posted on CBN.Recently I've been focusing on solid body instruments, and this one just might inspire you to greater levels.This is a 26" Baritone Stick Dulcimer,…Continue

My 2nd first solid body guitar

Started by Nick Johnson. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28, 2016. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Hey everyone. I'm still pretty new around here and I like that there seems to be a group…Continue

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Comment by Matt McCarthy on December 12, 2015 at 10:06am: That guitar is beautiful, I always liked the look of those Vox guitars, was it called a 'Phantom'? I love the colour too, unusual but suits it well.

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on November 12, 2015 at 6:10pm: Wow nice one Tim

Comment by Paul Craig on November 7, 2015 at 8:40am: Great job on that one Tim. Looks great and I like the green burst finish.

Comment by Where's Uranus? on November 7, 2015 at 4:49am: I thought at first that was a bass. Looks really good, love the colour.

Comment by Tim Fleischer on November 7, 2015 at 4:27am

Comment by Tim Fleischer on November 7, 2015 at 4:26am: had fun building this one to look like an old 1966 vox mark xii that I sold several years ago....and really miss by the way.

Comment by Paul Craig on November 6, 2015 at 11:45am: Just joined this group, hello everyone.

Started building a 6 string solid body in the CBG/Bo Diddly vein. Here's a couple of pics so far.

Comment by Where's Uranus? on November 3, 2015 at 2:42pm: There's a CBG bass group too y'know.

What did you do for a neck?

Comment by Daryl Porter on November 3, 2015 at 1:24pm: I have made a number of CBGs which I usually give to friends but recently I made a solid body two string bass for a friend. Solid bodies! I'm hooked.

Comment by john malan on November 3, 2015 at 10:38am: between 1978 and 1980 I built 4 acoustic guitars.figured it was a tough way to make a living and have been making jewelry for the last 35 years.
My interests now are electric blues and at age 66 would like to give building solid bodies a try. Be a fan of Seasick Steve i have become interested in 3 and 4string instruments.have checking out builds and lots of youtube. Glad to be a member of this group.jv