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CBGs, cookie tins.. They're great.. But sometimes a neck is just too nice to stick in a recycled container...
And sometimes you just gotta rock out..

Post pics of your solids, get help, share tricks and jigs

Location: The rock
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Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2022

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Hand Tools Only?

Started by T-Gripped. Last reply by ILL GREEN Mar 2, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I would like to build a sold body. But I do not own a router nor have ever used one. Does anyone notch the back with hand tools? Any tips or pointers?? TIA!Continue

Converting a 6 string solid body to 3 string solid body?

Started by Tex Pierce. Last reply by Tex Pierce Sep 30, 2017. 6 Replies 0 Likes

What would be the best string spacings and is it better to start in the middle of the neck or use upper or lower side? I have 2 solid body electrics, one a epi less paul II and a fender afinity tele.…Continue

Drifting into the Solid Body region of the Green Swamp

Started by G.S. Monroe Feb 27, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hello, it's been a while since I've posted on CBN.Recently I've been focusing on solid body instruments, and this one just might inspire you to greater levels.This is a 26" Baritone Stick Dulcimer,…Continue

My 2nd first solid body guitar

Started by Nick Johnson. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28, 2016. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Hey everyone. I'm still pretty new around here and I like that there seems to be a group…Continue

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Comment by Shawn on October 30, 2012 at 4:05pm: El Fuego my Baby

Comment by Shawn on October 30, 2012 at 4:04pm: Full shot

Comment by Shawn on October 30, 2012 at 4:02pm: A job I did for a friend

Comment by rusty case on October 11, 2012 at 10:46am: The DH Explorer Ukelele looks really great!

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Comment by Jess on September 20, 2012 at 4:04am: I like it Bob! Just the right size or an Indian maiden. q;-)

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on September 19, 2012 at 2:12pm: OK, hope I didn't over do it. I'm pretty much analog in a digital world! ;-(

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on September 19, 2012 at 2:09pm

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on September 19, 2012 at 2:07pm

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on September 19, 2012 at 2:06pm: OK, here I go again.Somewhere there will be pics of this little feller. A friend made this body from 6 or 7 scrap pieces of white pine, shaped it like a 60's Vox Phantom & routed it for Tele hardware & electrics (aka TeleVox) Used one of my off brand Strat necks & some Tele parts & came up with a nice playing & sounding homemade solid body. A lot more work than I expected But turned out nice even if it's not really a CBG. OK, here I go with the Pics!

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on August 20, 2012 at 12:35am: A body blank big enuff for a strat or tele is about 12" x 16". Thickness yeah one and a half to two if u wanna carve it. But you can design an eye pleasing shape around what you have easy enuff :)