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Carl Floyd replied to Steven Adler's discussion Flipping the Box

"I am sure many a CBG have been built using the bottom as the top. Here's one; a Padron box with the corners rounded & flipped to utilize the plain bottom."

Jan 3, 2022

Paul Craig replied to Steven Adler's discussion Flipping the Box

"I flip most of mine because of non-wood tops and because I like being able to open the back to access the electronics when needed."

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BrianQ. replied to Steven Adler's discussion Flipping the Box

"Many have, it’s well known that the bottom of the box is thinner than the top? This gives you more vibratory response like other acoustic instruments? "

Nov 13, 2021

Steven Adler replied to Steven Adler's discussion Flipping the Box

Nov 13, 2021

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I have a few Artero Fuente boxes that have the pressed paper lids. I was wondering about using the bottom of the box for the sound board. Being wood I'm thinking a richer tone woud be produced. Blind cutting the box for the neck might be challenging, but doable. I could also glue the lid in place to support the box and then cut free the bottom free so facilitate the build. Has anyone has flipped the box and used the bottom as the sound board? See More

Nov 13, 2021

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Steven Adler replied to Steven Adler's discussion 2nd Build Electronics Questions in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

Apr 20, 2021

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Steven Adler replied to Steven Adler's discussion 2nd Build Electronics Questions in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Pot value 250 or 500 K/"

Apr 20, 2021

Tim Pannabecker replied to Steven Adler's discussion 2nd Build Electronics Questions in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"I like using the mag pup, piezo and psycho knob. I control the amount of piezo vs Mag pup with volume pots and the psycho knob as the tone. This was a good way for me to get a very versatile git. There are some very talented…"

Apr 20, 2021

Steven Adler added a discussion to the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

2nd Build Electronics Questions

My first build was straight out of Poor Mans Guitar love it but now I want a fretted hot rod! My 1st question is. I'm going to use the Gitty Bucker at the neck and I was wondering if a piezo at the bridge would compliment the sound, or is a valid option? With that being said. Using a three way switch for control two volume pots and a psycho knob, should I use a 250k for the piezo and a 500k for the bucker? Next would the addition of tone knobs be a legit option or overkill? Or? Follow the…See More

Apr 20, 2021

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Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More

Apr 20, 2021

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At 7:41am on October 12, 2020, BrianQ. said…: Welcome to the nation, the Resources tab is a highly recommended source, so is joining some groups located in the Posts tab? Check out the YouTube channels of Shane Speal, Glenn Watt, Del Puckett. Here’s a video of how to build the easiest cbg: https://youtu.be/pmzvfyOizV8