Best wood for necks and fret boards?
Hi folks just ordering what wood people think is best for the neck and fret board? Have to buy one soon so wanted to get some informed opinions. Thanks
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8 strings
Anyone ever make an 8 string CBG? Im wondering do i need to put a truss rod in due to the tension?
Also it will be acoustic with a sound hole so dont want to have a through neck CBG which Ive never done before. How do people fix the tail/saddle to th
Read more…Grounding issue
Hi folks I'm having a grounding/soldering issue. My plan was to ground the pickup back to the bridge but the bridge is chrome and can't get the solder to stick. Will grounding work if I solder it to one of the bridge screws that goes through the lid
Read more…Varnishing
Hi Folks
I wanted to get some advice on varnishing and finishing the neck. Up until now Ive been using standard clear varnish but I'm wondering what others use and whats best?
Looking for that real smooth professional finish.
Cheers
Read more…Good humbucker pick up
Hey folks, can anyone recommend somewhere online I could get a good humbucker pickup wired for volume and tone. Doesnt have to be top of the line but something that has a really good sound and could be used live.
Preferably in Europe to save on shipp
Read more…Fuller CBG, Exhibition
Hi Folks
Not exactly sure if this is the right place to post this but no where else seems appropriate.
Fuller CBG have an exhibition in Dublin, Ireland at the moment.
Heres a link to some photos:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4470889219
Read more…Grounding pickups?
Hi Folks
Can anyone advise on how to ground my pickups?
Have them all wired up and playing fine but getting a slight buzz when not playing. If I touch the jack the buzzing stops so I figure I need to ground the pickup? Not sure of the best way to do
Read more…Scarf joint disaster....help needed
Ok so as the title suggests I'm having a scarf joint disaster that needs urgent fixing for a show next thurs. Essentially it has snapped!! I had it stringed for about 2 days and following a few hours in my trunk it snapped much to my horror as was s
Read more…Single coil pick up orientation
Hi Folks
What is the correct orientation for a single coil pickup? As in the bass plate has a kind of wedge that sticks out where the wiring goes it - does this wedge point up towards the neck or down towards the tail?
Read more…Hole too big for screw at neck for string retainer!! Help needed.
Right ive gone and made a classic mistake. I was drilling holes for the string retainer above the nut and used the wrong sized drill bit i.e. too big for the screw!! Now I know i could go and get a bigger screw but dont want it to look too big and cl
Read more…Seasick Steve I dont know why she love me but she do
Does anyone know how to play this or know where tabs are? Cant find any online.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TGRHzNVooE
Read more…String Choice?
Hi Folks
What strings would you recommend for a 4 string CBG? As in would you just use the first 4 strings of a regular guitar EADG or would you select specific strings?
Cheers
Best method of encasing piezos?
Hi folks, I've been reading through some posts and see there are a lot of ways to insulate or encase your piezo. I was thinking of wrapping it In foam and sandwich between two bottle tops and then wrapping electrical tape around. Any thoughts on this
Read more…2 piezo wiring diagram
Hi guys I'm planning on putting 2 piezos and a volume knob into my latest CBG in parallel. I can't seem to find a wiring diagram anywhere does anyone have one?
Read more…New Bandsaw?
Hi Folks
I am looking to get a new bandsaw as the one I use is rubbish to be honest. Doesnt even cut in a straight line anymore.
I use it to cut basic slots in the neck for allowing the cigar box lid to sit nicely and also for the headstock. I would
Fret Board Thickness?
Hi Folks
Sorry this has formed part of another question I posted but it will get lost as its not the main focus of the discussion.
Anyway...just wondering what people think is the optimal thickness for the fretboard? I am buying wood for the neck a
Read more…String buzz at bridge
Hi guys I have a big per Christmas problem! I've built a cbg as a present for a family member. Everything is great except for some string buzz on the bass string. The other 3 strings are fine. The buzz sounds loudest around the bridge and doesn't app
Read more…Nut spacing for 4 string
Hi Folks
Whats the ideal spacing for a 4 string CBG? Was looking at my guitars and they would be too close together and I would be left with too much space on the neck if I spaced them that way.
Should the strings go straight down to the bridge or
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