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Ya wanna learn how to make a basic CBG? Well just out, is a "NEW" book on it!
Started this discussion. Last reply by mordacai bondurant Jan 27, 2013. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy y'all,I finally got 'er dun....my "NEW" basic CBG making manual.It has an "Introductory" price of only $8 for friends here at CigarBoxNation.(In a few month, it'll be at the regular price of…Continue
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"Hey thar T-Grip -
I was thinkin' that this was yer first CBG build?
And so I was thinkin' that y'all might not have a lot of wood-workin' experience so ya wold be using just one stick of wood.
That is why I suggested the…"
"Use Poplar, pardner.
The grain in Oak furniture is beautiful, but on a CBG Neck, the 'waviness' of the grain makes the long straight strangs look weird.
And sandin' Oak is brutal.
Oak is quite porest, and installin' the Frets…"
"Roland,
Nice job, there, pardner!
~mordacai
www.Gittyman.com"
"Yeppers....git the Gittyman Manual and follow it to a "T"....that way if you get stumped on somethin', I can do a better job of heppin' ya out.
I really do feel y'all are goin' to be impressed with the amount of detail…"
"Haha, I do like the music on your site.
As someone who's never made a guitar yet I may just have to get your manual! So what would you recommend: If I got your book, should I follow it to a "T" and build a 3…"
"Ask around....the Gittyman Manual is the most complete and most detailed resource for makin' the CBG.
It is designed with the 'newbie' in mind, and it is very simple and basic in how it is written.
If'n y'all have…"
"Does your manual teach how to make 6 string guitars as well or is it only for 3 and 4 stringers?"
"Indeed I do, pardner:
http://www.gittyman.com/Make_a_CigarBoxGuitar.html
That link will take you to the page, but here is the link for the entire web site:
www.GittyMan.com
I think y'all will find the price to be ok....only $14....see what ya…"
....a note from mordacai bondurant at gittyman.com
Howdy folks - Been awhile since I posted anythin' on this here message board, but thought I'd git on here to say Thank Ya to all you folks who have bought my GittyMan CBG Making Manaul. I've gotten a coal-truck-full-of- nice-comments from y'all, so I am guessin' the Manual worked out awright for ya.Anyway, here is a video I posted on YuToob a while back.Hope y'all enjoy it.(turn up ya volume.)…See More
"I got this CBG trainin' program 'bout over a year ago. Good stuff. This feller from the Land-of-Oz (Patrick Curley) keeps adding more stuff all the time. I do indeed recommend y'all check out his web site to see what its…"
"Glad to be your "friend". Seems like you are helping a lot of people through your book...good for you! If I can ever be of assistance, let me know. the best, Wichita Sam"
"Howdy Doc, and thank ya for the order.
I seen it come thru and a 'Confirmation' Email was immediately sent to ya....so you'll want to click on it to allow me to send ya the book. (If ya did not see that Confirmation' eMail, maybe…"
"I'd like to say 'thank ya' to y'all who have mentioned my book here on this here forum. I really preciate that. I hope I provided something of value for y'all.
If'n any of you'ins ever have a…"
"Hey there, Josh, ya got yaself a really neet idea goin' on thar.
I like how ya made the CBuke so deep....gotta believe that you will get some good acoustics from it. I'll be eager to see some more projects outta you…"
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- At 10:07am on May 23, 2014,
Wichita Sam said…
Glad to be your "friend". Seems like you are helping a lot of people through your book...good for you! If I can ever be of assistance, let me know. the best, Wichita Sam
- At 8:33pm on March 26, 2014,
14 buck bass (aka antonio) said…
hey , just wanted ot say thanks for your book, some seem to think its a rip. I want to say thanks for the foundation. can most the stuff be found on the net yeah ? so what when i needed answers and a logical step method it did that for me. im building away not frustrated and having tons o fun. because of what i consider a foundation. thanks .
- At 6:27pm on April 22, 2013,
PJ Pilkington said…
Hi Mordacai.
I have been having trouble fretting and yes I am a newbie. :) But brave and jump in. LOL Anyway Keith Standford sent me to you.
PJ - Send a message to Mordacai Bondurant here on CBNation and ask him to email you a picture of the neat little homemade gadget he made to straighten curved Fret Wires and also to insure both curve & straight Fret Wires stay in place on the ends.
As a matter of fact, it might make sense for you to just go ahead and pick up his GittyMan CBG Making Manual.
So I guess I am here asking help and I also checked out your site and as soon as my money uploads to pay pal I plan on purchasing your book. Your right on the overload!! I have read and seen so much I am not sure where to go. The fretting seems to be my biggest issue. They seem to hump in the middle. The wire is curved. And I got it from CBGitty. Anyway I hope your book will help. Just wanted to introduce myself.
THanks
PJ
- At 2:49pm on February 22, 2013,
BrianQ. said…
kool video, I use a big ol' clumsy Miter box & a clamp, what a time saver!
- At 9:30pm on February 15, 2013,
Thanx alot pardner, I'll check that out dis' weekend when I got some time.
looks real good!!!!!
- At 4:13pm on February 7, 2013,
Congrats on da success of yer book bro!
I haven't had da chance to see it, but from
what I've seen on yer site, it looks like a good book.
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