James Walter's Discussions (5)
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New to the biz and want to spread the word
Hello everyone, I've built a couple of CBG's now and I don't think I'll ever stop! I've created a website with a store. It's a free web hosting so it's not as professional as it should be, but it's free and it's not like I have a booming business any
Read more…Truss rods
I need the advice of 6 string builders out there. I want to make myself a nice CBG: 6 strings, pup, string through design, real tune-o-matic bridge, but I was wondering what type of reinforcing for the neck I would have to do. I use oak with poplar f
Read more…advice from experienced builders
I have been using 2x2 oak turning blanks to build necks for three string CBG's and they work very nicely with a poplar fingerboard on top. It makes for a strong neck and looks nice. However, I wanted to build a 4 string CBG and there isn't enough roo
Read more…Where do you get your CBG components?
I figured I would start a thread to talk about where we all get our materials to build CBG's. If someone can tell me a cheap source for electronics and pickups I'll tell you how to get a set of quality tuning pegs (6 to a side) for $12 shipped. Every
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