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Po' Boy Cigar Box Guitars Shows You A Quick and Efficient Way To Cut Fret Slots

Started this discussion. Last reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH Nov 15, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes

A did a couple by hand and I thought, there's gotta be a better way. This is how I do it now. Hope this info helps you in your builds. Davidyoutube.com/watch?v=KPZQbadhbV8&t=216sContinue

How I Burn Fret Lines For A Fretless Cigar Box Guitar

Started this discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Nov 16, 2019. 2 Replies 2 Likes

I've thought about ways to save time and be more accurate when burning lines in a neck or fretboard for a fretless guitar. Here is a short video on YouTube of the way I now do it. Hope you find it…Continue

Lichtenberg Engraved Fretboard...Guaranteed No 2 Alike

Started this discussion. Last reply by Korrigan May 5, 2019. 4 Replies 3 Likes

Need clip art for my t shirts

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Lindahl Feb 13, 2020. 16 Replies 0 Likes

Hey guys...I am looking for a simple piece of black and white clip art of a cigar box guitar that I can incorporate in my t shirts. If you have one that you would allow me to use, or if you know…Continue

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Kenneth Lindahl replied to David Cox's discussion Need clip art for my t shirts

"I need something for business cards hope ya dont mind me using it "

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"Could you post written constructions or detail photos for the fret burner please? I want to build one but I need detail info on the electrical hookup and the mounting of the burn wire."

Nov 18, 2019

James Pobog replied to David Cox's discussion How I Burn Fret Lines For A Fretless Cigar Box Guitar

"Is there an alternative to nitinol?"

Nov 16, 2019

James Pobog replied to David Cox's discussion How I Burn Fret Lines For A Fretless Cigar Box Guitar

"Dude, that is awesome. Now I have ANOTHER side project..."

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KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to David Cox's discussion Po' Boy Cigar Box Guitars Shows You A Quick and Efficient Way To Cut Fret Slots

"David, I'm assuming that's a MightyMite saw, what blade are you using? I like the concept, but the Stewmac blades are out of my budget."

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Korrigan replied to David Cox's discussion Lichtenberg Engraved Fretboard...Guaranteed No 2 Alike

"Very cool indeed David... just don't add yourself to the growing list of people who have been killed doing this."

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Lonman replied to David Cox's discussion Lichtenberg Engraved Fretboard...Guaranteed No 2 Alike

"I am with ya Brian, I like the look but too dangerous for me. "

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David Cox replied to David Cox's discussion Lichtenberg Engraved Fretboard...Guaranteed No 2 Alike

"Oops...I loaded the pic with fret slots cut...here is a plain one"

May 4, 2019

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Lichtenberg Engraved Fretboard...Guaranteed No 2 Alike

I have been building cb guitars for several years and have always sought to find a different look that just everyone couldn't knock off easily. Here are a couple of blank fretboards that I make and burn images in with a lichtenberg machine that I made. 10,000 volts and a little imagination makes these images. You can't really control them, you just turn the machine in and hold on for the ride. I can make these plain as shown, cut fret slots in them (25 1/2" scale), or fully fretted with medium…See More

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At 12:30pm on November 18, 2019, James Pobog said…: Could you post written constructions or detail photos for the fret burner please? I want to build one but I need detail info on the electrical hookup and the mounting of the burn wire.