I am going to build my first 8 string CBUke - (4 pairs of strings). The G & C will be tuned an octave apart / the E & A in unison. I would welcome advice on string spacing. I am planning to come in 1/8th from each outside string to the fretboard edge
Read more…Anyone have a good suggestion on what to use for a bridge on a 3 string cigar box bass guitar? Looking for ideas / suggestions / pics / any info you can share. Thanks! Chaplain Will
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There's a nice high end "cigar bar" near me that always has a good selection of high quality cigar boxes for sale. I recently picked up two beautiful lacquered boxes from them. I'm wondering if anyone has a good suggestion on ho
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So far I've built a variety of CBG instruments: 3 & 4 string guitars; bass guitars; and various ukes. Most have turned out pretty decent. I would really appreciate hearing opinions, however, on the "top woods" found on various boxes.
Do yo
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So far I've built a number of different "Cigar Box" instruments. 3 & 4 string guitars, ukes, a 4 string bass, and most recently a "cookie tin" guitar (see pic). I'd like to try building a "cookie tin" banjo next.
Can anyone supply me wit
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Still looking for some good, detailed info on building a reso CBG. Especially in terms of what you did for the "reso part". The parts used, the sizes, how they fit together. I've pretty much got the rest of the build under control. Any advi
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I've built several Cigar Box Instruments this past year. 3 & 4 string guitars, a couple of Ukes, and I also just finished a 4 string Bass. They all turned out pretty decent.
I'd like to build a really good sounding "reso" CBG. I like to play
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I've completed several CBG's now, and they have all turned out pretty well. I'd like to build a CBG Bass for a friend. Do you folks normally do those as three stringers? What I would really appreciate knowing is what size lumber you use f
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I've built several cigar box guitars now, and what can I say? I've got the I want to build a cigar box banjo next "bug" really bad! If anyone could share some advice - particularly on how to build a 5 string neck for one - I would really ap
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