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Bob Herget replied to Frank Shelton's discussion New Here With Many Questions

"Hello, Frank, and welcome to you,As far as protecting graphics on boxes, there are different schools of thought.Some folks like the worn look that an unprotected surface will eventually acquire with heavy playing.Although I do think that can be a…"

Frank Shelton replied to Frank Shelton's discussion New Here With Many Questions

"Here I go again other than length and closer frett spacing what would be the differences between 25,24,and 23 inch scales?
I built a 16 foot fiberglass and mahogany motor boat when I was 17 now at 81 a box and stick proves chalienging?
Maybe I…"

Taffy Evans replied to Frank Shelton's discussion New Here With Many Questions

"Hi Frank and welcome. Your question on protection is covered well already, I was going to suggest a rattle can spray that I have seen advertised.
Regarding the strings and fretted or not fretted neck question. Whatever strings you choose for the…"

Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear replied to Frank Shelton's discussion New Here With Many Questions

"Great video, super find, the best advice possible. Awesome, Brian 👍 👌 👏 "

BrianQ. replied to Frank Shelton's discussion New Here With Many Questions

"Here's a video of the simplest Square one cbg build: Fretless slider-
https://youtu.be/pmzvfyOizV8?si=YWUj2ig-0IXXLSqD"

Frank Shelton replied to Frank Shelton's discussion New Here With Many Questions

"Thanks guys I think I have my initial order figured out with most of what I need for the 3 boxes I have on hand.Spent the afternoon gazing at my wood.and putting a dado blade on the table saw. Did a Bit of a clean up of the work room, If my late…"

BrianQ. replied to Frank Shelton's discussion New Here With Many Questions

"We use polyurethane & water based finish to protect the paper, but most people like them when they show signs of wear, this is what we call "mojo"? Here is an article from gitty about strings, and no it does not change if it's fretted or fretless?…"

Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear replied to Frank Shelton's discussion New Here With Many Questions

"My apologies for not mentioning about paper graphic preservation. There's a p4oduct over here in the UK, but I'm pretty sure that the product originated in the USA anyway.. For the preservation of wood I'm a big advocate of beeswax because of it…"

Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear replied to Frank Shelton's discussion New Here With Many Questions

"Hey, Frank 👋,
If you're using a piezo pickup then you don't have to have electric guitar strings. However, likewise strinng gauge for string gauge, I do believe electric guitar strings impart less pressure trying to snap and bust to smithereens,…"

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New Here With Many Questions

I'm still in the aquiring parts and watching videos and planning stage. At this point I only play the radio but hoping that changes.Wondering why I don't see people doing anything to protect the paper graphics on their boxes.Gitty's phone dosen't…

Frank Shelton left a comment on Introduce Yourself!

"Hi I'm Frank from Ontario Canada . After seeing my neighbours CBG I decided I wanted one. He offered to give me one, but decided if I was to have one (or more) I would build it myself . This may seem strange as I don't play any instruments tho I'm…"

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