damn thats impressive Lozza to fit all that in the small space. So does the tremelo setting oscillate the volume of the output ?
damn thats impressive Lozza to fit all that in the small space. So does the tremelo setting oscillate the volume of the output ?
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Number two.
OK. I was so pleased with how the first CBG turned out that I decided to build another. And a cigar box ukulele. And another cigar box amp.
First to the CBG. I have an exceptionally musically talented mate who was quite amazed by the original CBG so I have decided to make one for his birthday (it was actually last week, but shit happens). This time I thought I would come up with some sort of resonator type setup so I bought a small pie bake tin at Big W but it was too deep. So then I grabbed a lid from an empty coffee tin and thought I would give that a go. So, fingers crossed on th sound!
So... I started today. The good thing about these CBGs is that you get a lot done very quickly. I have gone even swankier with the neck and headstock this time by laminating a couple of sections for strength and shape. Anyway, I'll let the pictures do the talking.
And this...
At the heel end too. Did some shaping etc...
And finally (for today) a mock build. I'm expecting the fretwire and machine heads to turn up next week. Sure hope so!
That's bloody neat mate! Got any plans on embellishing the resonator in any way?
Thanks man. Really not sure how this resonator will sound to be honest. I wanted to make it out of readily obtainable material rather than buying a spun cone. Also not sure what I'll use for a saddle. I have a wooden mandolin saddle lying around so may try that although it looks a bit tall. We'll see./<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from bargeloobs on June 14, 2014, 15:35
That's bloody neat mate! Got any plans on embellishing the resonator in any way?
Whereabouts are you sourcing your cigar boxes? I had a bit of a look on ebay and the pricks obviously know people are using them to build guitars and are charging accordingly./<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from lawry on June 14, 2014, 15:46
Thanks man. Really not sure how this resonator will sound to be honest. I wanted to make it out of readily obtainable material rather than buying a spun cone. Also not sure what I'll use for a saddle. I have a wooden mandolin saddle lying around so may try that although it looks a bit tall. We'll see./<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from bargeloobs on June 14, 2014, 15:35
That's bloody neat mate! Got any plans on embellishing the resonator in any way?
Yeah. They're not overly cheap but I have tried the two tobacco shops in Mackay and they don't have any, so what can you do? I have bought mine from an eBay seller called Boxed-Roc and they have been OK. Costs me about $15 each by the time they arrive when I bought three at a time. Here are the links to an email I got from him just the other day in case you want to check them out.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/blank...cigarbox15.htm
http://members.optusnet.com.au/blank...igarbox8.5.htm
http://members.optusnet.com.au/boxed.../cigarbox6.htm
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