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Most of my builds have been made using red oak neck and red oak fretboard, mainly because of easy availability. On two recent builds though, I've experimented with Walnut and Cocobolo fretboards. I've noticed the sound on these two build
Read more…Finally getting around to my first resonator after getting several requested "regular" builds finished and had a question. Does the sound from a reso benefit more from the vibration on the box and cone? Or can you get the sound you want from a magnet
Read more…I am wanting to add resonators to my "collection" and noticed there is currently no resonator group...unless I overlooked it. I would like to pick some of your brains on tips, hints and tricks because I've seen some gorgeous builds from you guys. I r
Read more…I've seen several of you have nice, branded logos on your builds, Josh and his Smokehouse immediately come to mind. I was wanting to add a logo on my builds as well. How does one go about getting this? Does someone design and make a brand-type thing
Read more…Ok, I have an anniversary coming up and need 3-string help. I learned to play "our song" on a six string way back when I proposed, and thought I would learn to play "our other song" for this anniversary. I have it down but cant seem to find Bm and E7
Read more…I've tried a few different ones similar to the ones in the photo, but on many of them I've had the threads strip. I like the styling of the neck when I use them, but I don't trust them very much and am scared to put them on a build that I plan to sel
Read more…My fretboard is about 1/16 on each side thinner than the width of my neck (Red Oak). I have no power tools except for a table saw, which won't work for this situation, and a Dremel. I'm trying to think of the best way make this work and trim the neck
Read more…Hi all. So far, I've been using red oak on my builds, neck and fret board. However, I would like to shake things up a bit. What kind of neck / fret combos do you like to use? Sound is most important to me, but something aesthetically pleasing too. Al
Read more…I was able to walk out of there with it for only $60. Man, am I excited. This little thing is awesome and makes me sound like I halfway know what I'm doing. My wife and friends are also impressed that I can get so much sound out of two very unimpress
Read more…I actually consider this build #1A as I had a pretty bad attempt on the first one. I dove in without planning it out and without doing as much research as I should have. Considering I've NEVER worked with wood before, I'm very pleased with it and it
Read more…Who's going? I have never been but am going this year. Do people bring their own guitars or is that for vendors and/or the museum? If anyone has any tips or valuable info, please fill me in. Thanks, david
Read more…Me again...so, while I'm waiting for my spokeshave to be delivered from Ebay (thanks again for the advice), I decided to work on additional necks and get as far as I can on those. My question this time: Do you taper your necks down and make them smal
Read more…I've finished one build and have a long way to go before I "get good". One of the things I'm doing as I learn is soaking up as much info as possible so I can blend all the ideas as I go for the future. I was looking at the Red Dog Guitars site and re
Read more…Anyone ever use these? When I began my first build, I bought a few different types of pre-wired setups off Ebay and got one of these. I've seen similar ones on YouTube designed with the bridge laid directly on the wood on top of the soundboard. Just
Read more…Ok, started my first build (finally) and am trying figure out the best method for getting the corners rounded on the back of the neck. Practicing on scrap wood, I've tried using a block plane and then sanding. This takes the sharp edge off, but is st
Read more…Hey all. Just bought a 2-string Lowebow today and I am as giddy as a school-girl...now I just need to learn to play it. Looking forward to building my first 3-string CBG after Christmas with the help and advice from you guys on this site.
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