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Cigar box a little different

Started by Phil Farabough. Last reply by Phil Farabough Nov 10, 2018. 10 Replies 0 Likes

This is a proto type cigar box bass full scale with removable / interchangeable…Continue

first bass build

Started by Patrick. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 8, 2018. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Hey folks. Thinking of building a CBG bass and I have a question or 2. Does it matter what kind of magnetic pickup I put in it? I mean is there one specific for basses? Also, does the 3 or 4…Continue

looking for alternate tunings-

Started by Daniel Walter. Last reply by Ken Hutchinson Oct 14, 2017. 16 Replies 0 Likes

bass strings, either the ead, or adg.......thanksContinue

Building my 1st Cigar Box Bass with Cerrywood box and tiger stripe maple neck

Started by Mark Wood. Last reply by Mark Wood Mar 27, 2017. 2 Replies 3 Likes

Just introducing myself from across the pond. Built a 4-string cigar box guitar now tackling a bass. Having great fun in learning and being able to practise skills required. Didn't realise how much…Continue

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Comment by Thorsten Hinrichsen on April 9, 2012 at 4:28pm: Here's my new bass. My first 2-stringer... Hop you'll like it.

Comment by Andy B on April 3, 2012 at 5:24pm: Thanks Bruce

Comment by Bruce Reich on April 3, 2012 at 3:52pm: Much depends on the type of music you'll play, but it's a bass you're making so I'd say go with E and A. You can play up the neck if need be but once you're down to the nut, that's it!

Comment by Andy B on April 3, 2012 at 1:13pm: Hello friends......for a two string bass....what are the the best two strings to use out of the pack of four?..Thanks

Comment by Libby on March 31, 2012 at 6:49am: MY NAEM FAOLAIN I AM 5 YEARS OLD. I AM MAKING A 1/2 SISE SIGAR BOX BASE GITAR FOR SCOOL. PLEES TEL ME WHAT SISE WIERE I SHOULD YOOS FOR MY FRETS. THANX.

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on March 31, 2012 at 3:38am

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on March 31, 2012 at 3:38am: I just finished this for a customer.

Comment by Yellowbelly Flatt on March 25, 2012 at 5:04am: Hi there Bruce Reich,

luckily there are lots of people who have built stand up basses and who have built cigar box fiddles. Some have successfully done both. All you need to do is to ask and I'm sur you will get all the answers that you will ever need. I never try to re-invent the wheel.

Comment by Bruce Reich on March 25, 2012 at 2:57am: Hi, I'm new to the site, but not to the bass. I've played bass for 30+ yrs and have added most other string instruments along the way. I'm looking to build a 3/4 scale upright and a CB Fiddle(but that's another story & group). I always say "don't try to re-invent the wheel". I'd like to be able to ask questions of people who have "already been down this road".

Comment by Thorsten Hinrichsen on March 1, 2012 at 12:07pm: Yeah, I've thought about that. Got some nice burlwood veneer pieces from a local joiner which, however, is quite thin...