I am still not getting my action right. I want to fingerpick as well as slide. The slide action ...not a problem but when I want to fingerpick I am going sharp...
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ERIC BUTLER
cdpro...
Jan 28, 2013 4:56 pm
If the lower bridge doesn't work for you, I'd suggest a few options: 1. Best option....start over and build with the fingerboard up another quarter to 3/8."...
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Brian Hunt
kenju_samurai
Jan 28, 2013 7:25 pm
Use a 1/8" bolt or a 1/8" piece of brass round stock instead. ... -- Robert A. Heinlein, science-fiction writer, on jacks-of-all-trades: A human being should...
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Barry
barrysholder
Jan 29, 2013 12:33 pm
I think Erics suggestion to start over probably is the answer this was the first one . I have two others that are nice but I think I will leave them for slide...
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ERIC BUTLER
cdpro...
Jan 29, 2013 4:58 pm
Glad to help. :) I can tell you that it took me 4 tries at building regular electric guitars before I got one that I considered to be the real thing....and...
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bARRY
barrysholder
Feb 7, 2013 8:13 pm
Does anyone know if there will be a Huntsville festival this year. How bout any others in the south?...
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csi_phe
Feb 8, 2013 12:20 am
I'm pretty sure the Huntsville show is on. I'm organizing a smaller show to be held Mar. 23 in Birmingham. You can get more info here: Cigar Box Guitar...
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bARRY
barrysholder
Feb 8, 2013 1:29 pm
Has any one got any plans for a Bass?...
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ERIC BUTLER
cdpro...
Feb 8, 2013 2:53 pm
no plans per say..... But, a bass is simply a longer and heavier neck with the appropriate hardware. Basses vary a lot according to scale. But, most seem to...
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AG
ag_guitarman...
Feb 8, 2013 3:07 pm
There are a couple of guys that sell weed waker sets on ebay for a 3/4 size bass. If you want an acoustic bass bigger is better. Think how big an orchestra ...
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ERIC BUTLER
cdpro...
Feb 8, 2013 3:37 pm
If you like that short scale idea, you might want to give a try at my rubber bamboo bass.... Here's the link. ...
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Daniel Bingamon
dbingamon
Feb 8, 2013 9:59 pm
I like your comment "Give it a whirl" right after mentioning "weedwhacker" line. It kind of fits. D Bingamon...
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ERIC BUTLER
cdpro...
Feb 8, 2013 11:18 pm
Nice catch....it was totally unintentional :) ________________________________ From: Daniel Bingamon <daniel@...> To:...
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CIGARBOXGUITARBUILDER...
Mar 16, 2013 3:45 pm
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bARRY
barrysholder
Apr 23, 2013 12:45 pm
I don't know why I am having so much trouble attaching a bridge to this box. BTW...(Uke) It has pulled off 3 times. Yes I have epoxied it to raw wood. I'm...
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bat.jonesy@...
bat.jonesy...
Apr 23, 2013 4:14 pm
I built a cigar box Uke, and I used a bolt as a bridge which is held in place by string tension alone. Sounds fine. Go here to have a look (scroll through he...
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ERIC BUTLER
cdpro...
Apr 23, 2013 7:05 pm
A floating bridge will work just fine. I've never done it on a uke. But, it's the norm for all my banjos and cbgs. Eric ________________________________ ...
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ERIC BUTLER
cdpro...
Apr 23, 2013 8:47 pm
As to using a glued bridge.... Spanish Cedar is a very oily wood...or it can be. Many bridges are also made of oily rosewood. Try wiping the gluing surfaces...
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bARRY
barrysholder
Apr 29, 2013 5:20 pm
Am I beating my head against the wall trying to use cardboard boxes?...
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Brian Hunt
kenju_samurai
Apr 29, 2013 5:48 pm
I have used cardboard boxes. They work fine if you mount them right. I have a fretless 3 string I made the Uncle crow way over a year ago with eye bolt tuners...
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bARRY
barrysholder
Apr 30, 2013 4:48 pm
Anyone ever make a uke like you would a guitar. I'm thinking with a straight neck through the box straight neck instead of tapered, floating bridge, etc....
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AG
ag_guitarman...
Apr 30, 2013 6:42 pm
Sort of. I made a similar instrument out of an anchovy box several years ago. It had a strait neck that was a little longer than a uke and was a little like a...
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ERIC BUTLER
cdpro...
Apr 30, 2013 10:28 pm
A 4 string CBG is essentially a long necked uke. I see no reason why your idea wouldn't work. You might want to lighten up the through neck if you plan to...
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Daniel Bingamon
dbingamon
Apr 30, 2013 10:38 pm
I've made a Uke with a cigar box. But the neck was slightly angled and the material inside was cut away to help the board to play acoustically better. Daniel...
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bat.jonesy@...
bat.jonesy...
May 1, 2013 7:10 am
I have made a Cigar Box Uke (see photos in folder 'CB Ukulele'....
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Big T
thom_bigt
May 2, 2013 1:03 am
First a Hello to all I am a newbie to this Group and to CBG's!! Looking for Local Shows in and Around Atlanta!! Thanks Much...
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bARRY
barrysholder
May 7, 2013 6:21 pm
If I want to use a one piece neck thru the box, on a uke whats the feeling about tapering the fingerboard like a regular uke or straight like you would a CBG...
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AG
ag_guitarman...
May 7, 2013 6:41 pm
If you use a non traditional tail piece that doesn't have the strings mounted in the bridge itself you might have a hard time getting strings long enough. AG...
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bat.jonesy@...
bat.jonesy...
May 7, 2013 6:45 pm
First one I made, I rounded off the back of the neck like on a bought uke. The top with the fingerboard, I made straight (i.e. not tapered). I made a wooden...
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ERIC BUTLER
cdpro...
May 7, 2013 7:18 pm
Easy tailpiece is just to make sure you have a solid block installed in the end of your guitar and drill through holes to accomodate the strings. A lot of ...
