I have built a few resonators using ink can lids (by trade, I'm a printer) with nice results. They sound like banjos, I'm very happy with the sound. However, I haven't put piezos in them yet because I'm unsure of where to put them. After some experim
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I started building CBGs about a year ago, with the idea that I would build them for myself and as gifts for family and friends. Much to my surprise, I am getting orders left and right for them! I didn't intend for this to happen, but I'm doin
Read more…I've seen the term strummer tossed around a lot here lately... but I'm not entirely sure what one is. It's a guitar fretted with a different scale than chromatic? Somebody please fill me in on this intriguing idea. Responses, links and a little ridic
Read more…I've put piezos in several of my builds, all with good results. I decided to add a volume knob on my last one and the guitar sounds really bad when plugged in. Thin and high, grainy. I think I messed up using old electrical wire I had lying around..
Read more…I have been positioning my bridges perpendicular to the neck, with good results... But I've noticed (now that I'm paying more attention) that bridges are often placed at a slight angle. What is the reason for this, and how do I calculate the the angl
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