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Cigar Box Basses Discussions (66)
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Do's and dont's of CBB-making?Hello Lads, I'm about to finish my first CBG and am looking to build a CBB next. While there is a wealth of information about CBG's there… Started by Ben |
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Jan 13, 2015 Reply by JL |
Need parts for CB BassMy nephew plays a mean bass. He wants me to build him a cigar box piccolo bass. I found a big box in near perfect condition and installed a… Started by Larry Epstein |
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Aug 26, 2014 Reply by eK |
Two String Slide Bass—Neck Material?Hi all, Have been lurking with fascination for a few weeks... and don't know diddley squat about making or playing stringed instruments. I'… Started by Jon Witsell |
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Aug 5, 2014 Reply by Jon Witsell |
Bass string action ?Hello folks, I have a question for the best group of people to ask. First question - I'm building my first 30 " scale , 2 string bass. And… Started by Jonathan Clark |
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Jul 30, 2014 Reply by Jack Bo |
Fretless from fretted? Or should I even bother...?Here's an interesting question... I am not much of a Bass player, play more electric/acoustic guitar than anything, but I do enjoy playing… Started by Brian Revels |
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Jul 11, 2014 Reply by Wichita Sam |
some general issuesHi dear cbg-bass addicts! Iwant to add some ideas and experience I got AS a cbg builder. The strings: after some googling around, I decided… Started by Jack Bo |
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Jul 7, 2014 Reply by the anonymous pick |
CB Bass helpTrying my first bass. Has anyone used a piezo in the box for a pickup with a bass? It works well on my guitars but need info. Going with a… Started by jeffrey ross |
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Jul 3, 2014 Reply by JL |
2 string bass tab.Hi All, can someone help me please,I need the tab for 'Summer Wine' by Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra, for two string bass. Thankyou… Started by Graham Alibone |
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Jun 30, 2014 Reply by Graham Alibone |
tips on reusing a neck off an electric bass?the title says it. I want to make a resophonic bass. I have an unused bass that I can use the neck and pickup from. What are some tips on a… Started by colin mcgrath |
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Apr 1, 2014 Reply by colin mcgrath |
For my 21st build, a 2 string fret less bass.The box is built from mahogany plywood. The neck is maple, with a lacewood fretboard. It extends through the box, and is doubled up going t… Started by Greg Potts |
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Mar 3, 2014 Reply by PhilUSAFRet |
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Discussion Forum
Cigar box a little different
Started by Phil Farabough. Last reply by Phil Farabough Nov 10, 2018. 10 Replies 0 Likes
first bass build
Started by Patrick. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 8, 2018. 6 Replies 0 Likes
looking for alternate tunings-
Started by Daniel Walter. Last reply by Ken Hutchinson Oct 14, 2017. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Building my 1st Cigar Box Bass with Cerrywood box and tiger stripe maple neck
Started by Mark Wood. Last reply by Mark Wood Mar 27, 2017. 2 Replies 3 Likes
My first bass build
Started by Bryan Putnam. Last reply by Richard Haas Dec 2, 2016. 15 Replies 4 Likes
Building my first bass
Started by Henry S. Last reply by TN Twang Nov 30, 2016. 11 Replies 0 Likes
fingerboard question(s)
Started by Euraquilo. Last reply by Fomhorach Nov 1, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
3 string bass questions
Started by Euraquilo. Last reply by Euraquilo Oct 31, 2016. 18 Replies 0 Likes
3 String Cigar Box Bass Guitar Parts
Started by Will T. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Jul 16, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Does a fretless bass require a radiused fingerboard?
Started by PKB. Last reply by Euraquilo Jun 21, 2016. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Bass strings??
Started by jeffrey ross. Last reply by jeffrey ross Mar 25, 2016. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Magnetic vs Piezo pickup
Started by PhilUSAFRet. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Mar 25, 2016. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Weed eater strings and tuning.
Started by Poppy. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Feb 29, 2016. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Bass Uke string question(s)
Started by Lane Martin. Last reply by Where's Uranus? Jan 7, 2016. 6 Replies 1 Like
Looking for 2 string bass plans
Started by Mike. Last reply by Mike Jan 6, 2016. 8 Replies 0 Likes
UBass strings
Started by Bobby Fields. Last reply by Bobby Fields Dec 11, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
1st time builder, bass uke, is this plausible?
Started by Jared. Last reply by Hilo Greg Aug 17, 2015. 14 Replies 0 Likes
First bass build got a few questions .
Started by Piht Bull (Delta Dawg Guitars). Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 23, 2015. 23 Replies 0 Likes
bass frets...
Started by john mackay. Last reply by john mackay Feb 4, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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