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October 11
I posted this earlier but got it in the wrong category. I always struggle to come up with unique and attractive sound holes. I starting to wonder if we need them. I recently finished a 3string build with a piezo pick up and because the box was…
Read more…I know that generally speaking all acoustic guitars need sound holes and solid body guitars don't. But I am starting to question how bad CBG's need them. I think they look better without them and if the guitar has an electronic pick up then that is…
Read more…Hit on an idea today I wanted to share. I was finishing a build and was looking in my hardware drawer for something to make a bridge. Then it hit ne. I had a box of assorted wooden craft beads. I found a smooth steel rod opened up the holes in the…
Read more…I have acquired some nice but small cigar boxes. I was thinking of using them to build some 2 string "chuggers". My question is what would be good string sizes? I usuall7 build a 24.5 scale length. Want these to be electric guitars. These are not…
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I was just checking out your pictures. You got some really nice looking instruments.
If you accept my friend request, I can send you some separate info on chugger tunings, strings, scale lengths, and playing them.
Shame you put your git on the fire, I think one of the great things about these guitars is that whatever mistakes you make they can always be modified to make them work
Hi Ron,
The copper top is about 0.6mm thick with two struts applied to the back.The struts are pine 6x20 running either side of the through neck.
It sounds better than a license plate guitar unplugged
I would like to personally welcome you into the asylum. You will find valuable resources, tips and secrets whether you are building for the first time or an old pro at it. Don't be shy about posting a question or a comment. We are all here to help each other! So once again welcome! BTW I'm a newbie myself and let me say everyone is a friend!
"Kool dog