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upright bass neck

Started this discussion. Last reply by Reeds Taylor Jul 18, 2013. 2 Replies 0 Likes

l planning on building a homemake upright bass. The neck is tip. Does any one know how many degree?

4 strings

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Lanford Apr 14, 2012. 10 Replies 1 Like

what is the rule of thumb on a 4 string CBG?...What sting and keys you tune it in?Continue

Tuning

Started this discussion. Last reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars Mar 20, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes

I been poping my strings...I use a good name brand and a tuner...Could it be I tuning the string to tight...Continue

Neck size

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Beatty Dec 16, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Is there a rule on neck size?...I believe my neck might be to short 31"..I want to add fret to it.Continue

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At 7:08am on January 4, 2013, Mark Bliss said…: Hi Jim!

Welcome and thanks for joining the Intermediate builders tips and tricks forum!

Please feel free to let me know if theres anything I can help you with.

Mark

At 9:53am on March 22, 2012, Uncle John said…: Hi Jim. Glad to have you for a nation friend. Liked your two gits and the photo of the good boxes find. Gits sound good in the demo vid.

At 10:20pm on March 16, 2012, Richard G Caudill said…: yes indeed ,, we b friends !!!

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I met Ben the president of C. B. Gitty @ the Lowe Mill CBG Festival in Huntsville....He a great guy...He "REAL" and believe in us...So! Long story short...Buy from him...Good price and service....;)

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Spring Reverb Advice

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Trip to LA and looking for CBG enthusiasts

Started by Dirk in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by The Thump 21 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes

String Action on a Slide Guitar?

Started by Eric Davis in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ken I yesterday. 7 Replies 0 Likes

cigar box sitar; first time post

Started by JD in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JD yesterday. 4 Replies 2 Likes

Bamboo Guitar.......

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Intonation problems

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Lid thickness question.

Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Bluetooth CBG amps

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Overdrive and piezo pickups

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Music wire as fret wire

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Hurdy Gurdy

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Box Size

Started by Art Prior in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner on Thursday. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Store Front

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Grounding Issues

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CBGs for troops, help!

Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Glue Mold???

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