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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I searched "Ghost Pickup" and found a few entries from people who tried the Wicked Bucker under the box top. Apparently it was not particularly successful.I'm just checking in to see if anyone has…Continue
String breakage...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom T Aug 24, 2021. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I've got several three stringers. 24" scale, tuned D3, A3, D4I'm using Nickel wound strings for the D3 and A3 with a plain wound string for the D4.String diameters are 0.026, 0.018 and 0.012…Continue
Use of Guitar Backing Tracks...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 12, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Something I have never seen discussed on this forum (maybe I'm in the wrong place) is the use of guitar backing tracks to accompany your CBG playing.I don't have any other players near me and after…Continue
Sounding Good Fast...
Started Mar 4, 2020 0 Replies 2 Likes
I've built forty or so box guitars both 3 and 4 stringers fretted and un-fretted, Mag and piezo piclups. Over time I settled on a three stringer with no frets and a mag pickup. After playing for…Continue
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"Glad you got it sorted.
Now, how does it sound?"
"Going back to basics usually identifies issues. My apologies if these are things you've already done. 1. Measure from the nut to the 12th fret. This should be exactly 1/2 your guitar's scale length. 2. Measure from the nut to the bridge.…"
"That’s kool Tom, I ordered a few yesterday, I ended up selling the cbg I had it in? I also want to try their single coil ghost pickup, but that’s another adventure :)"
"I ordered the Lucky13 flat pickup and installed it under the box lid. It had great power at picking up the string even through the box lid. The one thing I did notice was that the pickup was very phonic, much like a piezo installation. In noticed…"
"Finally found the headset I had tucked away (for some reason). After charging it I was able to listen to your "sample". Nice six-minute-plus demo of the new guitar. It sounds very good. Tone is great and your right thumb keeps the beat…"
"The longer neck looks correct for a banjo-like appearance. It also gives you more octaves available to fret. I have gone to "long-neck" on most builds just to get my hand (slide) up to the 24th fret and a bit beyond.
Great looking build."
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"I always get tempted with their free shipping :D"
"Thanks Brian,
I'll check it out"
"MGB has one for ghosting too, all of their flatpup’s have been consistently good for me?
https://mgbguitars.com/collections/pickups/products/lucky-13-flat-pup"
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
I searched "Ghost Pickup" and found a few entries from people who tried the Wicked Bucker under the box top. Apparently it was not particularly successful.I'm just checking in to see if anyone has successfully installed a wicked bucker under the box lit with strings about 1/4" above the lid.It seems that the Gitty Bomb pickup is no longer available and the wicked bucker is about 3.8 Ohms.I want to keep the box top clean so a surface mount pickup tends to spoil it.ThanksSee More
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Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods yesterday. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray on Monday. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Do Measurements Matter?
Started by Jacob Shook in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
There goes the property values...
Started by Southern Ray in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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After joining this forum in 2014, I finally have my 1st CBG which my wife bought for me at the…See More
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