"Speaking of “on the bench” I got these old pedals on the bench for true bypass & modification. The Ross is from Dec. 79’ In addition to true bypass, I’m replacing the obsolete power jack to a modern barrel style one. The…"
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Cavity shielding
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Jun 4, 2020. 2 Replies 2 Likes
If you have a hollow body guitar or hollow cigar box guitar, you can have unwanted noise from many reasons. Electrical wiring in your home can be an issue, fluorescent lighting, fans, window unit…Continue
Guitar kits
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 10, 2020. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Stewmac.com has some great 6 string guitar kits out. They have the Strat, Tele, SG, LP and LP Jr. kits and just recently added Little guitar kits. Now they have 16.3" scale little guitar kits in…Continue
Another new used guitar day!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Aug 2, 2019. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I picked up another Strat at the pawnshop for 79 bucks. Squier Bullet Strat by Fender. At that price, I couldn't resist. Problem is they had 2 other nice guitars that were beckoning to me and marked…Continue
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"The SD pickup I was talking about was the Distortion pickup , he had been making those since 70’s, it got cut out of my original comment for some reason? I worked on 3 tours with VH as a stagehand and I mostly saw Di-marzios & SD…"
"Not the mighty mites, although Eddie did use them in the Destoryer and the Black & Yellow guitars. The Mighty Mites had slug poles in each coil. I have a set of those and they are awesome.
The 1978 Humbucker came out at the same time the Whole…"
"Paul, I think those pickups you’re talking about are the Mighty Mites. Basically they’re Seymour’s version of a 70’s Di-Marzio Super Distortion pickup that Eddie favored which was an overwound Gibson Zebra pickup with…"
"Yea, I know what you mean. Lots of people who’ve not seen him live, don’t know he actually used several different guitars during their shows. Gibsons, Fenders, Kramers, Etc. He even had a Les Paul with hot rodded wiring that he only used…"
"That's right. Eddie had a Explorer and the had that Ibanez Destroyer that he cut up and I think he was stuck on that headstock design. I like it too."
"Actually Gibson debuted that headstock on the Explorer back in 58’, same year the Flying V was introduced? So , really Kramer & Jackson was making a nod towards the good ol’ days of Gibson?"
"Hi Paul Haha, they are already pulling timber out of the bottom of lakes and rivers."
"It's a fine looking guitar and with the "Hockey Stick" headstock and small cut off pickguard, I knew it was a nod to EVH. Love the look of Rosewood. I've seen a few build of all Rosewood guitars and a couple Redwood guitars…"
"Hi Paul, I did not buy the pickups or wire them in that's all down to the customer, but you are right they are SD pickups. Sorry I did not make note of the models.
Years ago I started using New Guinee Rosewood, bought all the local store…"
"I went to Home Depot yesterday and bought 2 - 1"x4"x10' Red Oak boards for the neck trough piece. $64 dollars? I could've bought a 4"x4" piece of Mahogany for $55 plus shipping from stew mac, but their stock 4x4's…"
"That looks great. Looks like SD pickups? Which ones? I really wanted to get one of their 1978 pickups that Seymour made for Eddie. They were real expensive and only available for a short time. Maybe a promotion run or limited run to gauge interest?…"
"Welcome here Peter.
CBGitty has a bunch of pickups to choose from and they do great customer service.
If you haven't noticed yet, you need to click on the HTML Editor button on top right of your window before clicking Add Comment or Send…"
"First thing is to check each pole for it's polarity and mark it on the bottom plate. Then put some tape over the edges of the bottom plate. Cut the solder blobs with a utility knife or my fav a cutoff wheel on a Dremel. Use some tape to remove…"
""I have several Minibucker pretending to be Firebird pickups that I can choose from and convert to real Firebird pickups.'
OOOoooooo, please tell us more?"
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- At 9:41am on June 15, 2019,
A.D.EKER said…
Thanks Paul Will do ! just like in many cases the hunt is nice'r than the kill! relocating these old songs and lyrics takes you to places and people that you never think about ,but verry much enriches your world and way of thinking ! be reading you !
- At 8:30pm on June 13, 2019,
Hi Paul Thanks for the info on that timeless niffty lady Ruth Etting there are some nice recordings from her on the tube so the titel of the song is as old as 1913 ,my titel is the same but my lyrics are still verry differend in relation to the ruth song all thow those lyrics are pretty cool themselfs thank you Paul for the input and efford appriciated !! bee reading you !
- At 12:31pm on June 12, 2019,
Thank you kindly for your vote & Like i trased the song back to Elvis presley
but thats not the song i sing in this version ,the theme is the same but the words are mine, who is that early blues guy that you credit this song to ?
Greeeettssszz A.D.
- At 6:34pm on September 23, 2018,
Thank you for your Like of approval ! Appriciated Greeettsszzz A.D.
- At 2:12pm on July 6, 2018,
Thanks for the like there paul ! appriciated!
- At 4:57am on June 28, 2018,
Hi there Paul Thanks for the Like ! appriciated! good wall full of smooth gits !in the picture show !
- At 6:59pm on May 8, 2018,
Thanks for the Like Paul ! Greeettsszz A.D.
- At 6:12am on May 8, 2018,
John McNair said…
Ok, thanks and anytime!
- At 2:25pm on April 15, 2018,
Hello there Paul ! Thanks for the Comments! Glad you liked it !
- At 8:05am on March 11, 2018,
Thanks! There is more to it then the eye meets!
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What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. 4 hours ago. 1998 Replies 15 Likes
Are you looking for your first or next CBG?
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License Plate Guitar
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String query
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To ground or not to ground?
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Spinning your own resonator cones
Started by Lynn Hagans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Lynn Hagans Apr 4. 5 Replies 1 Like
Planning my first box guitar - Please review and advice!
Started by Hans Coppens in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Rooster Apr 2. 18 Replies 3 Likes
NEW DIRECTIONS IN CBG. DEEP ambient tracks.
Started by Henry Strat-o-varius Lowman in For Sale: Cigar Box Guitars, other instruments, cds and related items Apr 2. 0 Replies 1 Like
CONTEST SUBMISSION PAGE: Musical Mutants Build-Off Contest by CBGitty.com
Started by Cigar Box Nation Official in Feature Articles. Last reply by Steve karnisky Apr 1. 8 Replies 2 Likes
Haven't built for a while, thought I'd make a Diddley Bass Canjo
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 30. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Hardtail Bridge
Started by Seasick Mick in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Seasick Mick Mar 29. 4 Replies 0 Likes
newbie question: fret board wood, why not just the neck wood?
Started by David in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 29. 5 Replies 0 Likes
The 1933 Schireson Flywheel Resonator for Cigar Box Guitars
Started by G.S. Monroe in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by G.S. Monroe Mar 28. 5 Replies 6 Likes
Can you build effects into a guitar?
Started by Ozz989 in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Aniline wood dye
Started by Grandpa in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Lynn Hagans Mar 27. 3 Replies 0 Likes
which pickup?
Started by Hans Baartman in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Mar 20. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?
Started by Virgil Fiori in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 19. 7 Replies 0 Likes
CallyFest 4
Started by Richard Sundberg in Fests and Concerts: Organizing and Promoting. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 19. 46 Replies 6 Likes
Troubleshooting Your Cigar Box Guitar: Why is it out-of-tune???
Started by Cigar Box Nation Official in Feature Articles. Last reply by Paul Craig Mar 19. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Blog Posts
Make your own mini-humbucker pickup from a scrapped electric toothbrush
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My first C.B.G. Build
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