Hello, I've built a handful of 3 string CBGs and a few handfuls of CB diddley bows and want to make a 2 string fretless bass as a gift for my cousin. I know nothing about basses and need some guidance. On my 3 stringers I used a neck through design
Read more…Hi, I am having an issue and not sure if it is me or the saw. I purchased cbgitty medium/medium fret wire and through their site they linked to a pull saw on Amazon which I purchased. The frets are lose and come out easily. I am not sure if others h
Read more…Hi, I am looking to make a 2 string bass for my cousin as a gift and had a couple of questions. If I wanted to make it for slide only could I use a 1 inch poplar or 1 inch oak dowel for the neck to would that not be strong enough? If not would it b
Read more…Hi, I'm going on vacation tomorrow and while away am going to make some 2 stringers with my nieces and nephews and not sure what string combos work best. I have several 6 string packs and was hoping to do if possible 3 CBGs per pack. Is that possibl
Read more…Ok so this may be a very dumb question. I won't be shy that it might be and asking anyway. So it has been said that wiring 2 piezos in parallel will take some of the harshness out of the piezo. It is also said that wiring 2 in serial will boost the
Read more…Hi, I want to use the bottom of the box for the soundboard on two CBGs I am working on. When using the top of the box it is fairly easy to notch the box but unsure of best method to use if wanting to use the bottom instead. Any ideas and methods tha
Read more…Hi, I want to build each of my daughters an amp for their CBGs that I made for them. One I will be putting in a lunchbox and one a cigar box. I need a little (or more than a little) direction. I have some old baby advent II speakers that I was consi
Read more…Hello, I am looking for information on building diddley bows. I have build one 3 string CBG and working on two more currently. I want to build some diddley bows with my daughter's brownie troop and have some questions. I am planning in using cigar
Read more…Hi, I am a total beginner not just with a 3 string CBG or even beginner with guitar, I am a total beginner for music in general other than listening to it. I was looking at both Justin Johnson's DVD for 3 string guitar and the starter pack on learnc
Read more…Hi, I spent yesterday making diddley bows with my daughter's brownie troop (ton of fun and highly recommend building with kids). We will finish up at their next meeting in two weeks. One of the things I wanted to do with them is have them make strap
Read more…Sorry if in wrong section, I did. to know where to post this. I am looking to purchase an amp (or rather my wife and kids will be for my birthday). I was looking at the Roland micro cube which is about $150 and saw on amazon the Fender I and it is ab
Read more…Sorry for the dumb question but can certain strings only be tuned within a certain range? I am planning on doing some diddley bows with my daughter's brownie troop and to save costs was going to use a couple of packs of strings and split them up amon
Read more…Hi, I had a question regarding sound holes with no grommets or anything added. I drilled some sound holes in a box that is paper covered and after drilling found the lid to be MDF. Do most people leave as is or do you coat the holes with anything? A
Read more…For boxes with flat lids that have no clasp of any kind, what do people usually use for a latch if they want to be able to get back inside easily? I wanted to do a box with the lid as the back so I can get back in but not sure of what to use to keep
Read more…Well, I finally have completed my first CBG. It took me longer than I wanted but lots of that was paranoia about making mistakes and so doing lots of reading. asking questions, watching videos and procrastination... Finally done though. I still ne
Read more…Thanks to all the help I have received here, I have finished my 2nd and 3rd builds. 2nd one finished was last one started, a diddley bow. It is much more plain jane. The 3rd was started 2nd and is a 3 string CBG.
The 3 string is for my youngest d
Read more…I have read and seen people burn or paint on fret lines. When doing that do the notes still sound the same? How does it work? Thx! Mike
Read more…Hi, I am wanting to do a magnetic pickup in one of the CBGs I am currently building and need advice about what is needed for this. Besides the pickup itself, jack, volume and tone pots, what else is needed? Any other electronic parts? I was going to
Read more…Is it easier to play say a 24" vs a 25.5"? I am finding I have trouble stretching my fingers wide enough for some finger placements but maybe it is just something you are able to do over time. Thx!
Read more…Hi, I was wondering if you were building a fretless CBG to use with slide, do you still want to build up the neck by gluing on a fingerboard just with no fret wire added? Or do you not add at all? Thx, Mike
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