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upright bass neck

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

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

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

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

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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