"Hi, I would suggest cutting each side one at a time, and not pushing the whole box through in one pass. Make four individual cuts going just as deep as the side is thick. This way you can see the line you are cutting when lining up the blade, and…"
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all!Have any of you built a cbg with a violin-style tailpiece, one that is fixed by a cord to a tailpin and essentially floats rather than being hard to the body? How did it work out? I'm building…Continue
Duel output jacks
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all!I'm in the planning stages of a baritone build, probably a fretless around 28", and I will probably use a PAF for the main pup, but might put a piezo in, too. So, my question is, has anyone…Continue
Best power tool for building?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 11, 2023. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Apart from a Makita drill, a Dremel and a couple of chainsaws, everything I build is done with hand tools, mostly a few different saws and a Ferrier rasp. This isn't by choice, fwiw, I just don't…Continue
Back of the box or the lid?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Dec 2, 2023. 8 Replies 1 Like
I just picked up a Perdomo box from CB Gitty and it is absolutely gorgeous! Dark stain, deep, resonant size and a contoured, ornate lid. But, that brings me to my question: As much as I like the…Continue
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"This is an interesting idea. I have very little experience (Just two builds), but I say just go for it. The handsaw thing might make it a bit wonky. You've probably already done it by now, if so... How did it turn out?"
"Hi, I have used this configuration on several guitars. They mainly consisted of the following setup.
Magnetic pickup in the body. Piezo pickup c/w preamp fitted to the cone. 1 x Volume pot
1 x Tone pot.
1 x blend pot.
1x 3-way switch
1 x switch…"
"Hi Ray, you're too kind mate, thanks for the comments. Taff"
" This series of photos made me grin from ear to ear. You do fine work, Taffy."
"Hi, thanks for the nice comments, Ray. I have finally finished the piece and it's fitted to the guitar, and more importantly, the customer is happy. He gave me the timber and I forgot to ask what it was. If you use this style of tailpiece you…"
"Thanks!"
"Thanks for posting this! I missed seeing it earlier, but that is exactly what I was wondering about."
"Hi Justin, shown here is a tailpiece I have just finished making for a customer's guitar and fitting it to the guitar has caused me to try many different fitting methods.
These wooden tailpieces are often found on upmarket custom arch-top…"
"A trapeze style tailpiece for an arch top guitar is screwed to the body, but a violin style tailpiece is secured with a cord around a peg & held in place by the pull of string tension? These kind of tailpiece’s aren’t used on flat…"
"I've seen those, but never had a chance to try them out. I keep toying with the idea of building a cigar box cello, but I would probably just use standard tuners on it."
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Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray May 7. 11 Replies 0 Likes
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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Busking Songs...
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Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
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crossover guitar.
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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
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