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Using used guitar necks, getting correct scale?

I get used necks from my local guitar shop for misc CBG/instrument projects. I can figure out the scale on most because I can simply measure them from the original guitar/bass etc. However, I just got a nice neck that I want to use on CBG, is there a

Started by greg in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

Tuning a thumb piano?

We've made a couple of thumb pianos, one from a cigar box, one from a gold pan. They sound okay but are not tuned to any scale. The tines are made from fish wire and were cut to sizes convenient to the size of the box/pan. How would I adjust them t

Started by greg in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box relate

Sticker removal

I've got a nice Acid Kuba Kuba box with stubborn stickers. Any advice for sticker removal methods?

Thanks, Greg

Started by greg in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

finish on the fret board?

What are some typical finishes for the neck? I've got a CBG and a fretless bass - it was fretted, now it's not. Something to keep the grime off, maybe add a little color. Is basic wood stain okay?

Greg

Started by greg in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

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Using used guitar necks, getting correct scale?

Tuning a thumb piano?

Sticker removal

finish on the fret board?

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