"Ah, my first attempt was a CBG using a Perdomo box and I did something very similar with the sound hole. But we learn from the mistakes we make. When I do training or help out at the makerspace, I tell folks its as important to learn how to…"
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CBG's in Netfilx's Santa Clarita Diet
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charlie Fricke Jun 12, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hadn't seen anyone post this, but in season 3, episode 9 of "The Santa Clarita Diet" there is a scene where CBG's are plainly visible.When Drew Barrymore and Timothy Oliphant go looking for the…Continue
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"Thanks John. I play as well as build, but I don't consider myself all that great. Mainly I strum and play chord melodies. I hope to have my first CBU strung up and playing very soon. I need to tweak the neck fit today before gluing. My first…"
"Hi Tony,
Saw your post and picture in the "Introduce Yourself" section. Glad to have you here.
I'm building Ukes, too. I like the bracing that you're using, something that isn't well discussed…"
"Glad to have you here! But you're not the only one... I can't play either! Well, I have learned the first two chords to "Nothing Matters When We're Dancing" to play on the uke.
I'd made one…"
"If you install adobe flash (don't ask why it's required) you can export the plans in DXF and SVG formats (others, too). The DXF format is used by a lots of CNC equipment. I've had no trouble with the scaling, either."
"I will be trying the fret calculator at http://www.ekips.org/tools/guitar/fretfind2d/ for my next build.
Why?
3 reasons: I have access to a laser cutter at the local makerspace and this tool can output the file type that I…"
"Nice job, Pim!"
"Ramen... I've got about 20 boxes sittin' around, ready to get fitted up!"
"Welcome, Myron!
I'm down in Santa Fe and hang out at make santa Fe. There is another cbg fan here and if you're.ever.down this way, stop on by on (usually) a Sunday afternoon. I'm working on uke's now."
"I don't think that would be a problem as long as your interface between the neck and the fret board were not 100% parallel and flat. Yeah, doing it all off the neck would be nice, especially things like radiusing the fret…"
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"I'd like the answer to this, too. I'm working on build #'s 3 and 4. Both are going to be soprano ukulele's with tapered necks and a scarf mounted head.
I'm going to try this next:
shape the neck.
layout the…"
"I noticed this the other night, wondering where they got them? I did find a CBG builder in Santa Clarita, but no reference to providing axes to the show."
"Haven't gotten that far yet. I'll have to be on the lookout."
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- At 1:01am on April 2, 2020,
Tony Turley said…
Thanks John. I play as well as build, but I don't consider myself all that great. Mainly I strum and play chord melodies. I hope to have my first CBU strung up and playing very soon. I need to tweak the neck fit today before gluing. My first attempt at converting an Avo box was a disaster. I was trying to cut a sound hole with a flycutter (bad idea!), and the cutter grabbed the box and forcefully threw it across the shop, basically destroying the box. Glad it was cheap.
- At 4:46am on April 10, 2019,
BrianQ. said…
Welcome to the nation John
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Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray yesterday. 6 Replies 1 Like
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter on Wednesday. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 2. 6 Replies 1 Like
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Do Measurements Matter?
Started by Jacob Shook in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
There goes the property values...
Started by Southern Ray in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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I'll be fashionable this summer =)
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
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Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
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ich bin aus Solothurn. Lisa Stearns hat mich gefragt ob ich Dich kenne. Ich baue cbg.
Gruss…"
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