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Twanging the box

Started this discussion. Last reply by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw Jun 28, 2011. 2 Replies

I completed my CBG acouple of weeks ago.  Played it in public for the first time Sunday.  Pretty well received.  Unfortunately only got a shot portion of it on video. …Continue

First Build Complete

Started this discussion. Last reply by Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee Jun 19, 2011. 2 Replies

I just completed my first build, pretty happy with how it turned out.  It plays well and sounds good.  The pickup was hand wound by Ted Crocker.  Great pup for the money and Ted will do custome pole…Continue

First experience with Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jun 13, 2011. 1 Reply

I finished the neck on my first CBG this weekend, decided to try my hand at Nitrocellulose Lacquer.  Much easier to work with than I thought.  Has a few runs along the way but knocked them down with…Continue

Closing the Box

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jun 19, 2011. 8 Replies

What do you guys do to keep your boxes closed?  I was thinking about glueing in some corner blocks and screwing the lid shut.  Seems that a tight closure would help with resonance.  Any…Continue

 

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