Has anybody used poplar for a 6 string neck and did it work? I've built a 3 stringer and a 4 stringer with poplar necks and it worked fine. I'm considering building an electric using the Mechanix Illustrated article posted on this site. If I use a tr
Read more…I have a Fender acoustic guitar with a fret problem. The 14th fret is slightly higher than its' neighbors. It is flush with the fretboard, so it is not a problem with it coming out of the slot. Although uniformly high across the entire fret, it only
Read more…Okay, I didn't notice it. Did anyone else?
https://www.cbgitty.com/cigar-box-guitars-and-instruments-on-the-cbs-bull-tv-show/
Read more…So far I've been acoustical, but the Lace Alumitone thread has inspired me to consider electricity. To that end, when building an electric CBG and an amp, should there be a tone control on each?
I assume one the CBG would be convenient, but one on t
Read more…Any concensus on the best way to do a neck scarf joint? See crude diagram
No 1, Cut, flip and glue to top.
or
No 2, Cut flip and glue to bottom.
To me, No 1 seems the better option, but didn't know if anyone else had opinions based on experience.
Read more…So, I have built a 4 stringer tuned GCEA, acoustic.
My grandson, age 10, wants an electric guitar, likes rock, and I was thinking of building him a 3 stringer. Would that work as a first guitar for someone who likes rock? Also, piezio or coil picku
Read more…I've built one acoustic cbg and am starting planning for an electric. Whilst googlizing, I came across P Bass replacement pickups. Looks like they would be a good size for a 3 stringer, more in scale than a pick up meant for a 6 string. Would they
Read more…I just finished my first CGB!! Ashton Churchill box, 23.5" scale length, poplar neck and walnut fretboard finished with Tung Oil. Four strings tuned DGBE. Sounds pretty good, and much louder than I thought it would be, so for now I am forgoing a
Read more…Just about finished my first build ( just need to make the nut and bridge) and started thinking about tuning the thing. I have the middle 4 strings from a guitar and was thinking of doing DGBE since I'm familiar with guitar chords. But, I have a s
Read more…Alright, I finally made a successful neck with a scarf joint, now onward. I was considering using a 0th fret. I want to have a low action to make it easier on my arthritic fingers - will a 0th fret work with a low action or would I be better off wi
Read more…So I have a neck which is doubled for strength in such a way that the through neck divides the box in two with the only connection between the two sides being the 1/8 inch relief under the top. Is this enough for air movement between the sides, or s
Read more…My wife has expressed interest in learning banjo, and I thought I would make her one. I am planning to use a 10" tambourine and 4 strings (thought about cookie tins for lower cost, but those that I've heard online sound more guitarey, less banjoey)
Read more…Has anyone any information on how much the soundhole shape and location influences the final sound? Round, f-holes, multiple holes, - does it make any difference for CBGs other than aesthetics?
Is there some kind ratio of sound hole size vs box volu
Read more…Hi, I don't play an instrument (yet?) but found this site and was intrigued. Trying to read up on the tech details to try a build. It seems that a lot of the CBGs seem to be in open G tuning. What scale length does that correspond to? Sorry if th
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