Tommy, that is a great looking instrument! I see, with much jealousy, that you have another of those boxes? Won't it be fun to see how that build will be...
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Terry King
teleklaatu
Jan 1, 2009 2:36 pm
Personally speaking, I am leaning towards "bragging rights". Terry. ... or ... to ... to ... cared ... their ... in ... of...
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Terry King
teleklaatu
Jan 1, 2009 2:42 pm
Tom, Looks sharp! I am really looking forward to hearing it. I should have looked closer, but did you electrify it at all, or is it all acoustic? Good job, ...
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Faust Eric
drpulpit
Jan 1, 2009 2:44 pm
I can see the samovars, the Cossacks galloping through the banquet hall, suddenly, with raised saber, the rider hears the haunting, beckoning strains of an...
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Tom
wrongboxguitars
Jan 1, 2009 3:06 pm
its accoustic, and amazingly loud ... have ... up ... realy ... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CIGARBOXGUITARBUILDERS/photos/album/1339 ... ...
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bob salmon
olboob
Jan 1, 2009 6:59 pm
Very cool build Tom, Bob ... From: Tom <wrongboxguitars@...> Subject: [CIGARBOXGUITARBUILDERS] Project balalaika DONE To:...
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julian
soundssogood
Jan 1, 2009 8:43 pm
Hi To The first build of 2009 i have seen this year !! Looks good my friend - i see you have another box the same - have you considerd making it in-to a...
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Wichita Sam
wichita_sam
Jan 2, 2009 1:40 am
Tom, I like it.... nice use of a box with an unusual shape.... How's it sound? the best, SAM--- In CIGARBOXGUITARBUILDERS@yahoogroups.com, "Tom" ... done, ... ...
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Wichita Sam
wichita_sam
Jan 2, 2009 1:41 am
Trading,??? Hmmmm...I don't know... let see what others say Sam--- In CIGARBOXGUITARBUILDERS@yahoogroups.com, "darren dukes" ... or ... to ... to ... cared ......
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Wichita Sam
wichita_sam
Jan 2, 2009 1:48 am
Gene, That is a sweet and simple 4 stringer... The best way to go... Sam ... this ... <http://www.flickr.com/photos/jukejointcbg/3148406861/>...
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Wichita Sam
wichita_sam
Jan 2, 2009 1:51 am
BDaddy, I agree that the nut is probably the suspicious point... Any chance of closeup pics of nut and bridge? Sam...
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darren dukes
backporchmojo
Jan 2, 2009 2:16 am
Sam I think we could leave it to the individual their preference as far as trading goes. I just think when they submit it would have to be declared as to their...
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Gary
gp_clipper
Jan 2, 2009 5:14 am
Hi, Well, my Christmas presents are still in progress. I've got the one that is going to the U.K. just about ready. Just need to apply some lacquer to the...
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Johnny Cox
redhawk170
Jan 2, 2009 6:15 am
You shouldn't have any problem with lacquer on the frets. I say go for it! Johnny Cox ... lacquer ... over ... to ... the...
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cominsph
Jan 2, 2009 8:23 am
sounds like the nut run a small cut downwards towards the headstock on the nut, so the nut has final single point where the string leaves it. does that make ...
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darren dukes
backporchmojo
Jan 2, 2009 12:06 pm
Gary I do it all the time, the neck gets 2-3 coats of lacquer before I fret the neck and 1 more after. what liitle bit that gets on the frets will wear right...
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Gary
gp_clipper
Jan 2, 2009 1:32 pm
I'm off to spray. Curious though, on your steps. I cut my fret slots, fretted the neck, and then shaped the back of the neck. If you're spraying the neck ...
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darren dukes
backporchmojo
Jan 2, 2009 3:14 pm
Gary everything is done as far as shaping and sanding (and staining) fefore I fret the neck.I generally have the shaping done 1st, cut the frets, sand it,...
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Gary
gp_clipper
Jan 2, 2009 4:53 pm
I would have thought that if the back was shaped (rounded), it would make it harder to keep the neck steady while you cut fret slots and insert the frets. Then...
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Wichita Sam
wichita_sam
Jan 2, 2009 5:35 pm
Gary, My process is the opposite... back of neck first.... the idea is do the big parts of the process first... but that's just me... Sam ... neck, ... shaped?...
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Wichita Sam
wichita_sam
Jan 2, 2009 7:26 pm
OK.... Announcing the Jan/Feb Builders Challenge... "Building a Theme CBG" Since the comments have been mostly favorable toward doing a "Theme of Your Own...
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JAG
jagit1
Jan 2, 2009 8:33 pm
... lacquer ... over ... I would only do this if they are toothpick frets, if you spray wire frets, it will just peel off. Jag...
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darren dukes
backporchmojo
Jan 2, 2009 8:48 pm
Big Daddy is throwing his hat into the ring!! my theme Cigar Box Guitar Addiction!! and it will be up for trade!! BDaddy...
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aaronalbertroberts
aaronalbertr...
Jan 2, 2009 8:58 pm
Hi Guys, My first build is coming along nicely... cohiba boxed is framed, oak neck has been shaped... Here is where i get a bit nervous. I want to put some...
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Ray Heilman
geekworld_99
Jan 2, 2009 9:42 pm
Here's an update on the "gift nightmare." I ventured down to my local hardware store and discovered the magic of pop rivets. The strings go through them and...
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Wichita Sam
wichita_sam
Jan 2, 2009 10:27 pm
Hi Aaron, "# of frets" doesn't matter, pick any number above 22 and you should be good.... Just quit when marking frets when you run out of neck.... "Scale...
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Mike Johnson
handprop
Jan 2, 2009 10:30 pm
I have a newbie question I hope you folks could help me with. I started building a ukulele for my daughter and it is turning out ok, so far. A friend who plays...
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jamesjensen1068
Jan 2, 2009 11:05 pm
Changed the nut. Slot size was the problem. Thanks for the help. Cheers JJ...
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Wichita Sam
wichita_sam
Jan 2, 2009 11:50 pm
Hi Mike, I assume that your question is "what makes a guitar a "guitar". Well, first of all it's not the number of strings.... I'm sure you've seen 7 stringed...
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Mike Johnson
handprop
Jan 3, 2009 1:06 am
Thanks for the reply, I guess just build it and he can figure it out. This is so much fun and addicting, I may just have to learn how to play myself. Thanks...
