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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..
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Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2022
Discussion Forum
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 jabes on July 11, 2012 at 4:13am
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you've started something now , i've just found a job for a lump of basswood that's been lying around for at least 8 years....;)
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Comment by The Phrygian Kid on July 10, 2012 at 10:35pm
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Nice one Dan really cool mate
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Comment by Daniel Hulbert on July 7, 2012 at 4:44pm
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yeah Bill.. the telephiles love pine bodies too. I been meaning to try one for a long time now. SHow us some pictures will ya :)
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Comment by bill on June 20, 2012 at 10:48am
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i love the look of these, ive used pine for lapsteels and it has a nice sound as well as being alot easier to work with, ive tried all sorts of hard wood, but i prefer pine and poplar
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mate im super sorry, i missed this.
im gonna be starting a blog on a batch now, and itll include some bolt in neck slots nice and early on.
do you have a router? if not youll want some forstner bits and a sharp chisel or two
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hi, i'm ready to start the neck for this project,i'm happy with all except the heel and how to fit it ,a simple sketch would help... thanks J.
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thanks 'Kid' - i'll be back when i finish the others off. got use of a gallery this month to show my guits off... 10 in all... bit daunting really. thjis is a kinda semi solid i built from the bottom up ...
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Oh my my sam, i do like that one..
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Comment by RTZGUITARS on May 15, 2012 at 5:13pm
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Here's a mess of solid bodies hiding in Cohiba boxes for the CBG's for Sevice Members groups. These are African mahogany I step it up for these guys. I have built some plywood body guitars in the past and you be suprised how they sound and look. I didn't have digital camera then so no pics. bummer
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- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Discussion Forum
Hand Tools Only?
Started by T-Gripped. Last reply by ILL GREEN Mar 2, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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
My 2nd first solid body guitar
Started by Nick Johnson. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28, 2016. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Richey Kay #49
Started by Richey Kay. Last reply by gary sheldon May 8, 2016. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Richey Kay #31 - my first solid body
Started by Richey Kay. Last reply by Richey Kay Jan 26, 2016. 5 Replies 8 Likes
Kensi, my Dark Fae Spellcaster
Started by Kel Wilson. Last reply by Matt McCarthy Dec 12, 2015. 6 Replies 1 Like
electrify a solid body
Started by vinny brig. Last reply by Ricky Johnson Nov 10, 2015. 5 Replies 0 Likes
23 inch solid body Tenor Guitar #165
Started by G.S. Monroe. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Nov 5, 2015. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Help
Started by Leadfoot T. Last reply by 0xp0lyyfdwzrt Nov 4, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes
The Blacksnake
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Nov 25, 2014. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Blackwood resonators, June 2012
Started by The Phrygian Kid. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Jan 13, 2013. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Are you ready for a Football Soild body CBG?
Started by Bob Lumpkin. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Aug 18, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Cases
Started by Steve Terry. Last reply by Bob Lumpkin Aug 18, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
fitting the neck to the body
Started by jabes. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Jul 11, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Tailpieces
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Wichita Sam May 17, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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