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First experience with Nitrocellulose Lacquer

I finished the neck on my first CBG this weekend, decided to try my hand at Nitrocellulose Lacquer. Much easier to work with than I thought. Has a few runs along the way but knocked them down with 600 grit before then next set of coats. Did about

Started by Curto in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

First Build Complete

I just completed my first build, pretty happy with how it turned out. It plays well and sounds good. The pickup was hand wound by Ted Crocker. Great pup for the money and Ted will do custome pole spacings for no extra cost. I thought the nod to F

Started by Curto in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

Twanging the box

I completed my CBG acouple of weeks ago. Played it in public for the first time Sunday. Pretty well received. Unfortunately only got a shot portion of it on video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMllwmLkuVk

Started by Curto in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts

Closing the Box

What do you guys do to keep your boxes closed? I was thinking about glueing in some corner blocks and screwing the lid shut. Seems that a tight closure would help with resonance. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Curt.

P.S. - First post :-)

Started by Curto in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

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First experience with Nitrocellulose Lacquer

First Build Complete

Twanging the box

Closing the Box

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