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My son

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Davies Feb 10, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Made this one for my boy. We were gonna build it together but I didn't realize how hard it would be to swap parts into cbg and teach at the same time when I'm still learning myself. But it was fun…Continue

6 string

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Howdy folks.. Quick question, My son and me are going to pull apart his cheap electric and make a CBG out of it. Im wondering if I have to do anything special to keep the neck sturdy. I plan on…Continue

My first 2 builds

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Hey Ya'll... Just looking to get some feedback on my first 2 real builds (made a prototype first to get the hang of it). Any advice would be appreciated.…Continue

sealed piezo pickups

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Howdy... I saw a video on line about sealing a piezo in wood and cannot find it again. has anybody else seen this or maybe knows how to do it. i figure its easy but before i try it i like some feed…Continue

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Cigar box amp

Posted on December 30, 2010 at 2:32pm 7 Comments 0 Likes

I just purchased a late 60s tube am radio it is an h200t5 from Westinghouse that i would like to make an amp from. I have not been able to get any help online. I only have a limited knowledge of electronics so any help or advice would be greatly appreciated

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At 11:19am on April 28, 2012, darren brown said…: thanks david

At 1:47pm on April 14, 2012, Chuck Cobillas said…: Dave,
That sounds like something I could really get into! I have a pretty long list of other projects I really want to complete before I start on building mics but I would welcome any recommendations for a first project when I get ready.
Thanks,
Chuck

At 12:49pm on April 10, 2012, Chuck Cobillas said…: David,

Nice to meet you. Did you have any luck learning about the mics?

Chuck

At 2:08am on September 22, 2011, mike anderson Blues Box Guitars said…: yes, send an address and how many you want.

At 11:34am on August 2, 2011, bairfoot cajun said…: howdy david,just popped in to answer yer question about whats behind the soundholes inside the box of the lil white hog posted in the rat rod group.only thing there is air then past the air is a masonite back.the only part of this build that is cigar box is the top--all the rest is various articles i accumulated to make it all work together. thanks for the question.

At 9:47pm on April 15, 2011, Jonathan said…: Going pretty good man turned 29 today ...lol

but no I have not sold the pups yet man I was going to do a trade with someone but def felt that the person ahd way to much going on at this time really etc.

At 12:16pm on April 15, 2011, Eric Townsend said…: Hey man, been lax, busy scraping by, and distracted in general -- easieer to pick up a guita and play rahter than buckle down to finish the CBGs -- the whole living room is filled with half built stuff and tools and scraps...probably gonna finish a big build I have going for a friend (an avid cigar smoker who wants to gift a custom CBG to the president of La Flor Domingo with whom he's friends) -- but that's a real electric 6-stringer, so need to get a center block milled, glued, routed for neck pocket etc..I need to farm that out...I don't have a pro planer or any router...but will get my two CBGs done soonish...they're so close, just need wiring and hardware customized...then a quick stain etc...I hope you're well. Thanks for teh note. Will keep in touch. ET

At 11:21pm on March 31, 2011, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…: Hi David...the soundhole cover is a potato masher (for making mashed potatoes) cost $1.15 (including tax) from local Dollar Store. I nipped off handle and whallah.