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Guitar and amp settings

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Jun 25, 2023. 6 Replies

Is there any relationship between the volume/tone levels on a CBG guitar and the gain, tone and volume settings on the amplifier connected.Continue

First licence plate build

Started this discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 16, 2023. 10 Replies

I’m working up to build my first licence plate CBG. Does anyone, who build their own boxes, cut rebates to fit the plate into, or do they just fit them on top?Continue

Pick ups and number plate cbgs

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 21, 2023. 6 Replies

Can anyone give any tips relating to pick up choice and fitting on a planned number plate CBG build?Continue

String noise

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17, 2023. 6 Replies

I have built a fretless CBG on which I’ve had to use a humbucker as the box was too thin to be resonant, with a through neck. When I try to play it I get a lot of percussive noise when I put slide to…Continue

 

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BrianQ. replied to Michael Myers's discussion First licence plate build
"Great idea Michael, I bet that cut out all the nasty overtones that come from a rattling plate?"
Sep 16, 2023
Michael Fred Johnson replied to Michael Myers's discussion First licence plate build
"Just noticed your post and you're probably long finished the build, this is my latest LPG. Two pieces of wood set down 1/8" glued along the top of the box sides. Normally I screw the plate directly to these but this plate is so thin that I…"
Sep 15, 2023
Mark78 replied to Michael Myers's discussion First licence plate build
"I’m working on the same project. I had planned on just fitting the plate on top of the box."
Sep 10, 2023
Taffy Evans replied to Michael Myers's discussion First licence plate build
"Hi, I know it's a pain to reply again, but, try using HTML cos Visual Mode ain't visual anymore. I don't know why they don't remove it. Taff"
Aug 15, 2023
T-Gripped replied to Michael Myers's discussion First licence plate build
Aug 15, 2023
Taffy Evans replied to Michael Myers's discussion First licence plate build
"Hi again, here's what I mean. A wood top with the plate floating off of the top and the bridge is mounted on the wood top itself. Although I got a good acoustic sound it was slightly muffled by the plate, but a good sound from the soundholes.…"
Jul 23, 2023
Taffy Evans replied to Michael Myers's discussion First licence plate build
"Hi, there are a few things that I think about before settling on a building design, these focus on what sound I want. And in this case, it would go like this. 1- Acoustic or electric 2- Acoustic and electric 3- Natural -ish sound 4- Tinny sound a la…"
Jul 23, 2023
BrianQ. replied to Michael Myers's discussion First licence plate build
Jul 22, 2023
Eric Hopkins replied to Michael Myers's discussion First licence plate build
"Im building my first licence plate CBG too. Let me know how it goes. I have the same question."
Jul 21, 2023
Paul Craig replied to Michael Myers's discussion Guitar and amp settings
"I use B/Linear pots for both volume and Tone because the sweep of the pot goes up or down in equal increments while A/Log pots have a large exaggerated increase/decrease sweep. The reason I use the B pots is to tailor the tone of each pickup in a 2…"
Jun 25, 2023
Wolfeather replied to Michael Myers's discussion Guitar and amp settings
May 6, 2023
Michael Myers replied to Michael Myers's discussion Guitar and amp settings
"Thanks BrianQ, slightly more informed, but you’re right, any more and I’d be dazed and confused."
Apr 28, 2023
Michael Myers replied to Michael Myers's discussion Guitar and amp settings
"Thanks Taffy."
Apr 28, 2023
BrianQ. replied to Michael Myers's discussion Guitar and amp settings
"The Guitar Volume does vary the Gain when dialed back if your Amp is turned up loud enough to distort? Also, dialing the Guitar Volume back when you’re playing through some distortion boxes will Attenuate the Gain so you can get more…"
Apr 28, 2023
Taffy Evans replied to Michael Myers's discussion Guitar and amp settings
"Hi, I am surprised no one has answered this yet. I hate to see questions go unanswered, so I’ll have a go for fun and maybe start the ball rolling, especially if I’m incorrect, ha-ha. I would say that the controls on the guitar give the…"
Apr 28, 2023
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At 11:09pm on April 19, 2023, Randy S. Bretz said…

I used fine brass filings for my brass inlays. After filling the slot with the filings, I use thin CA glue to bind the filings together. I also use aluminum powder for the same look.Fret board done

At 12:30am on September 30, 2021, Michael Fred Johnson said…

Thanks for the friend request Michael, If I can be of any help just ask.

At 4:35am on November 1, 2019, BrianQ. said…

Welcome to the nation, check out the Resources tab for build plans & play info, as well as YouTube channel of Glenn Watt & Del Puckett. Join some groups too. Here’s something for you to think about? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmzvfyOizV8&t=29s

 
 
 

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