After listening to many such critters on you tube and the Logarhythm I have, I have come to the conclusion that most if not all have the same problem. Without added "special effects", they do not sound like basses to me but a foot tapping a hard pi
Read more…Any source for those small sound hole inserts? Ebay photo from Delta cigar box guitars.
I stopped by Home Depot yesterday and as I perused the hardwood section, my heart skipped a beat when I saw dark mahogany of appropriate sizes for building cbg's. I settled down however when I tried to find a piece that was not bowed...some a little
Read more…Here's another youtube video that will help CBG builders save some money
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub6PsY4cgwg
Read more…Just spotted this video on ukuleleunderground that shows a guy using a veggie peeler to shape CBG necks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwpjJeD4_3M
Read more…I have several, nice quality, mahogany cigar box "spacers" that are 3/4" and 5/8" square and up to 7" in length. If you are using them for parts, what do you use them for? I need a mahogany bridge for a vintage soprano uke I'm re-doing. If I do a
Read more…Wondering how they compare for a Diddley Bow bass? If I go magnetic and use a full-sized bass pickup, what is the best alignment with the string? Any disadvantage having the 4 poles in alignment with the string? Piezo's I understand. I'll be usin
Read more…Have tried many searches to find a hard wood, preferably maple, wood disc to use as a biscuit bridge on my dog dish reso built. I finally hit the jackpot when this popped up. The dimensions are perfect for me but may require a reduction in thicknes
Read more… I need to modify this box. Top does not fit snugly. I can make it fit and use toolbox style latches to hold it on, or un-frame the top and use it like a cigar box top. Also needs to be cut down to reduce depth. Any tips or ideas
I recently acquired an 8 1/4" by 1 3/4" deep stainless dog dish that has an amazing "ring" to it. Problem is there are few large boxes. Anyone know if it's worth running around trying to find a Fuente Riserva Conejo Limitada box that is 11 1/2" x 9
Read more…I have an 8 1/4" stainless steel dog dish. There is a recess of 2 1/4" in the bottom of the dish that a biscuit bridge will sit on. Question: Trying to decide the following pickup option (going all out on this one):
1. 30mm piezo attached to the
Read more…Am looking at a 3 disc piezo pickup. Can I safely cut and seal the end of one of the wires leaving just two discs?
Read more…In case anyone not aware of the clearance sale
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Factory-Buyout-Clearance-Sale_c_410.html
Read more…I am converting a small child's guitar to a bass. Using a passive internal piezo disc is simple and cheap. How well does this work? Adding controls/eq a lot more work, a little more expense. If I go passive, will I wish I'd have installed electro
Read more…I have noticed several sellers with piezo disc pickups encased in wood. They claim it reduces feedback. I've also seen where some claim gluing the disc on with silicone adhesive serves the same purpose. Anyone compared the these pickups and found
Read more…Tried using one of those Chinese undersadde piezo pickups. The metal box that fits in the bridge slot is a bit large. In messing with it. the wire seperated from the metal peice. Don't want to cut bridge slot any deeper. Will the bare wire work? s
Read more…I understand some venetian blinds are made of genuine hardwoods....maple, cherry, etc. Anyone try them for a fretboard? Am going to try and get some extra slats, seconds, damaged slats, etc. Anyone else try them?
Read more…Some of my ukes have passive pickup systems. I am planning my bass uke build and have my eye on one of those cool bass bridges with the piezo pickup for each string. I'm thinking that if I got one of those Behringer EQ/Pre'amp pedals, I can have a
Read more…These puppies have a piezo for each string built in to the adjustable saddle. Any try these yet for a cigar box bass? I haven't seen any so far. Wondering how they'd work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300659478029?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p39
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