Hi folks, I've just finished updating my 'how I make my necks' guide. You can see it here: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/profiles/blogs/how-i-make-my-necks It's a long read, in 3 parts. Not aimed at experienced builders, but there are plenty of tip
Read more…Hello all,
Hopefully you will be able to offer a little advice...
I am currently thinking of trying to make a mini guitar which could be played by a young child, which would have 3 strings, diatonic frets and obviously quite a short scale, I'm curren
Read more…My latest solid body build. 4 string solid body electric.
630mm scale, oak body (made from laminated shelving), bolt on oak neck, walnut fretboard, 2 hand wound pickups with 3 way switch and V&T (mid position is humbucking), strings through body, Tru
Hi folks, I thought I would share my new build which is my first attempt at a solid body electric.
The body is pine. I looked into buying ash at first but it was just too expensive for a first try. I ended up buying an 18mm thick laminated knotty pin
I just posted this blog post with a few tips for setting up a CBG to play better.
Obviously this is aimed at those just starting out, so check it out if you wish.
Read more…Hey folks,
I just wrote this blog post:
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-fit-a-non-adjustable-truss-rod
Hope you find it interesting/useful.
Read more…I noticed recently that Mr. Wayfinder has been absent from these pages. It appears that the account, plus all posts have gone. Seems a bit of a shame as the fellow was always happy to help out, and could clearly call upon his own knowledge (and Goog
Read more…Hey folks. Ive just posted a blog on how I made my multi-scale fretboard (fanned frets) for my new build.
You can find it here:
Read more…Hi chaps,
I just posted this about my recent experiences trying out a neck taper with hand tools.
Hope you enjoy!
Richey
Read more…Just a quick one - has anyone used jumbo fret wire on a CBG? I've used medium on all my builds to date, but fancied trying something different.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!
Rick
Read more…Hi everyone,
I'm getting close to doing the wiring for my new 4 stringer, which will have 2 single coil pickups, a master V&T and a 3 way switch. I believe this is pretty standard Telecaster wiring.
The only thing is, the 3 way switch I have is an 'e
Read more…I've been having a blast making single coil pickups, but I'd quite like to have a go at making a humbucker.
As I understand it, a humbucker is effectively 2 single coils as one, and as the magnetic orientation is opposite on each one, it cancels the
Read more…Hi chaps, thought I would compose a discussion to while away a dreary and quiet Saturday. I've been thinking recently about neck taper, as you would find on any production guitar. I believe this would always usually be done with a band saw, however
Read more…OK - now I have your attention :)
I've been thinking recently about all of the conflicting advice I've seen about how long you need to clamp wood glue while its drying. Let's take it as read that I'm talking about white glue (Titebond, I currently ha
Read more…I started throwing together a LP build yesterday, and have got this far:
So... I've made a pretty sturdy box (3/4" thick pine) with a plywood base, and have the plate attached with 8 screws on the original mounting points and one at each corner. I ha
I've got lots of oak at the moment for necks, no bad thing. However I also have some lovely maple fretboard blanks (from Chickenbone John) so I would prefer to use a darker wood to make a bit of contrast.
Has anyone had good results from using wood d
Read more…I've been wondering recently about which factors in the making of a CBG contribute to it having good sustain.
My top guesses are:
Hi all,
I've been experimenting a little with my last few builds adding a slight backwards angle to the neck. I remember seeing this mentioned quite a few times as a way to get lower action. I've had pretty good results with a very slight back angle.
Read more…Couldn't get the ones I normally used so I thought I'd try these. Would I be right in thinking I should glue the bushing into the top of the headstock? Nothing to tighten it with...
Cheers,
Rick
Read more…Hey dudes. I've just finished wiring up my new build, with a single coil pickup, volume and tone pots and jack. I haven't strung it up yet but plugged it into my amp to check It's working. Everything seems fine except both pots crackle when you turn
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