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Second Build Started. Cannibal 6 String.
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 7:30pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Started my second CBG. This one will be a 6 string using cannibalized parts from a cheep-o electric guitar I had in the back of the closet. Decided to start this one while the sealer on my first build was drying. I may just have to break down and buy a few tools. This is really fun.
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First Snag
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:16am 2 Comments 1 Like
The work continues
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 9:31pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Well, after a few cold ones as it is hot as hell here in South Louisiana I got back to it on my first CBG. Noticed a couple mistakes I have made already getting in a rush to get 'er done but nothing that cant be fixed. I got the slots cut in the box. Ruined the first box by not double checking my markings before I cut. Glad I got a bunch of boxes. Neck fits in pretty good!
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Finally started my first CBG!
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:21pm 3 Comments 1 Like
OK, finally am getting started on my first CBG.
This one will probably be a pretty crude first attempt as it will be made with the few hand tools I have around here. Basically a coping saw, drill, and an old wood file. Got like 30 decent cigar boxes yesterday.
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hi steve,
keep on building them CBG's
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