So the more I looked at the area where the strings would touch the top of the box, the more I didn't like it. So, I decided to add a fingerboard and see what happened. I found some 1/4 inch red oak and poplar at the Home Depot that were perfect for the job. The 1/4 inch was just enough to raise the fingerboard high enough to make it more playable and resolve the problem with the strings touching the box.I used the poplar, thinking that it would give the overall look some contrast. I tried to use the red oak stain, but all it did was turn the poplar brown. It does not look like I wanted it to, but better luck next time.I stopped by my local music store and got a piece of bone for the nut and bridge, cut 'em, slotted 'em, and mounted 'em.My buddy came by and we gave it a whirl. He seems to think it plays pretty well. He plays in a band, so he took it with him to their practice and was going to have some of his bandmates try it out with a real amp.I am ready to start on my next CBG, using what I have learned from this one. The next one should be a lot better! (I hope)
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