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Male
Location
Smithville, TN
Birthday:
December 5
How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
Internet
How many instruments have you built so far?
One
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I may be able to play an instrument with only 3 strings.
I have a 3 string CBG tuned to open G. Digital tuner indicates it is in tune and intonated. However, when I bar the 5th fret the tuner registers a D cord instead of a C chord. Anyone know how to correct this? Strains are Southbound .042W, .030W and…
Read more…Just purchased a snake oil humbucker prewired for volume and tone control. The wiring harness does not have a ground wire. Do I need to run a ground wire to the strings? If I do, which component should it be attached to? P.S. This is my first…
Read more…Plan to make an 8x12x2 cherry box. 1/4” thick sides and 1/8” sound board and back. My question is will the 1/8” thick solid pieces split or crack over time? If so, can it be prevented?
Read more…Recently finished my 1st CBG. I cannot play a lick (yet) but my neighbor says it sounds great. I installed a Junior Disc-O-Tune piezo according to Gitty’s instructions (attached to the top under the bass string and not touching the neck). It has a…
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