Okay, so I started my first build a little over a year ago. It was a solid wood Tabak cigar box. I thought, "For my first one I will go all out so that subsequent builds will just be a sinch!". I went for a fretted, 4-stringer.
I used red oak fo
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So, I shied away from fretting an instrument based off my first and last build I tried fretting. I have been doing just fine fretless and just marking where the frets would be.
Here is my first attempt of a cookie tin guitar
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I thought to make a 4 string, fretted CBG for my first build. I thought if I could build this one then any 3 string I did subsequently would be a cinch. Well, I think I bit off more than I could chew.
The build turned out pretty go
Read more…I love fun and eclectic things... I tinker and make stuff out of found objects and improve other's designs on existing, custom products (shameless plug: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FunEclecticHF).
I am slowly becoming infected with the CBG and Custo
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Before I get started with my build I have some questions about the box and bracing. I am seeing a few built out of paper covered boxes. How do you brace the box enough and keep the lid shut on top (to keep the lid from warping or pulling u
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