A while back I bought a CBG from a builder and the next thing I knew was the neck had a major bow. I tried to contact him to get it replaced but it seems getting an answer has been long over due so I figure I might as well fix it myself. I was able t
Read more…Is there a blank schematic print out anywhere on the site showing something similar to the attachment that a person can print out and fill in their chords for a reference. I have one for four string I got off live ukulele web site but was wondering i
Read more…I see a lot of these sold on Ebay and other sites and they will be listed as A250K or B250K. Can anyone clear up my thoughts on these two? Which is used for volume and which is used for tone control? I see a lot of what appears to be contradictions i
Read more…I am trying to finish up a rebuild on this CBG I bought that had too many issues and was wondering if anyone has a schematic or dimensions for a basic bridge I could build that would work on this Brick House Box I am using? I purchased a pair of the
Read more…Since most all of you are building three string CBGs can you give me your opinion on what gauge strings you use since mine will not have a truss rod. Just a basic oak neck and fret board. Just want to double check to make sure I do not put anything
Read more…I have a nice piece of poplar that is 2" wide and 1" actual size that I want to make a neck for a 4 string CBG. I honestly think I will reduce the width to 1.5" width would be wide enough, but since I already have one full inch of wood for the thickn
Read more…Any have the tab and lyrics to this song. I sure like it.
Read more…I have been having an issue with the action on this unit since I got it and today decided to pull off the neck and do a real check on it. I know without a truss rod you can have a little relief which all guitars normally have but too much creates a p
Does any have any feedback on the use of the C B Getty fret slotting saw and miter box? I would like to fret a neck and was wondering if this works nicely are not. Thanks for any info.If not I may have to try something else. Definitely not going to S
Read more…I have noticed people building CBGs with two set ups. One is where the fretboard is flush with the box lid and the other is like Mike Snowden's with the fret-board and part of the neck a distance above the box top. It looks like the fret board top m
Read more…Anyone have advice as to the best finish to put on an oak fret board and how you go about it? Normally I use almond oil on rosewood fret boards but was not sure about oak. Thanks for any info.
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I am new to CBGs and was wondering what are the recommendations for string gauges on a 4-string CBG to be able to tune it in a standard tuning of DGBE like the four strings on a regular guitar? Presently mine is set up for open G tuning (GD
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