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No Harmonics

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes

I have a CBG I built using a neck I purchased. It sounds good but I can't get any harmonic notes. Any suggestions? I don't know if it's my technique, placement of the piezo or something else. The…Continue

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Cigar Box Vibrates!

Started this discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick Aug 1, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes

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Tap Tuning

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat Sep 18, 2018. 6 Replies 1 Like

Can tap tuning be effectively applied to a CBG? The only thing I can see that might be done to effect the tuning of the soundboard is adding bracing. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience in…Continue

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Upcoming CGB festivals

Started this discussion. Last reply by Uncle Fred Jun 4, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I am searching for upcoming CBG Festivals, particularly in North Carolina. There is only one event listed here on Cigar Box Nation and it's in Missouri. Where is the best place to find listings of…Continue

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Brian partington replied to Ken I's discussion No Harmonics

"Hi sounds like it may be intonation, you should find them on the 5th 7th and 12th fret or measure 1/4 of the string length for the 5th 1/3rd for the 7th and half way for the 12th, hope that helps"

Mar 8

Ken I replied to Ken I's discussion No Harmonics

"@Taffy Evans yes the saddle is 12-1/4" from the 12th fret. @Bob Herget I'll have to mess around more to see if I can get harmonics acoustically It has a piezo mounted to the neck directly under the bridge. It does amplify well when…"

Feb 3

Bob Herget replied to Ken I's discussion No Harmonics

"Hi Ken, I'm a little late to the conversation, but here's my two cents worth on the subject. Are you able to produce harmonics acoustically? If not, technique is the sole reason. Any taut string will produce harmonics acoustically if done…"

Feb 3

Taffy Evans replied to Ken I's discussion No Harmonics

"Hi again Ken, ok, if you are having trouble executing the playing of a harmonic note don't worry about it. So long as the 12th fret note of any string {when fretted} is the same as the open string note, you are ready to rock. If it's not…"

Jan 30

Ken I replied to Ken I's discussion No Harmonics

"I still don't get any harmonics. I bought the neck premade. It's set up on 24-1/2 inches from the nut to the bridge. The nut was preinstalled. The distance from the nut to the 12th fret is 12-1/4 inches. It has one piezo pickup under…"

Jan 29

Taffy Evans replied to Ken I's discussion No Harmonics

"Hey Ken, did you sort out your harmonics issue? It would be good to know what you found. Taff"

Jan 29

Taffy Evans replied to Ken I's discussion No Harmonics

"Hi again, I should mention that the only place you will get harmonics is at the 12th, 7th, and 5th frets. Unless you use special picking techniques. Taff"

Jan 17

Taffy Evans replied to Ken I's discussion No Harmonics

"Hi, well the first thing to check is the obvious one… is the bridge in the correct position. So, with a 25” scale that would be 25” from the inside of the nut. Now check that the 12th fret is halfway at 12 ½”, to…"

Jan 17

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No Harmonics

Jan 16

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Ken I replied to Eric Davis's discussion String Action on a Slide Guitar?

"I just received my slide CBG. The action at the nut is 1/8", about 3/16" at the 12th fret. I'm only beginning to learning to play. Just fooling around with the CBG I find that the notes ring much louder and clear if the string is…"

Aug 16, 2019

the anonymous pick replied to Ken I's discussion Cigar Box Vibrates!

"yup . a small nail , or a small screw may work for re-entry purposes either on sides or in the middle .. add a small block of wood to tap into if needed. you can also add material . (wood or other ) to and…"

Aug 1, 2019

Paul Craig replied to Ken I's discussion Cigar Box Vibrates!

"Top should vibrate, but not rattle. Sometimes that can be hard to fix because screws or brad nails don't want to stay in the plywood sides or fiberboard tops. Those corner pieces that Will suggested work good and the those little hook locks…"

Aug 1, 2019

KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Ken I's discussion Cigar Box Vibrates!

"A small nail/ brad or go to home depot an pick up decorative corner brakets should cure the problem. IMO"

Aug 1, 2019

Ken I posted a discussion

Cigar Box Vibrates!

Hi,I've got my first cigar box guitar I built. I bought the neck and completed the rest myself including drilling holes to install the tuning pegs. I don't play much yet, but after tuning it up I strummed it. I get a vibration from the cigar box between the lid and box. If I place my hand on the lid and strum it no vibration occurs. Any suggestions for limiting or stopping vibration between the box and lid are appreciated. I don't want to glue it shut. I might need access in the future to…See More

Aug 1, 2019

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