This was a project I undertook during the Covid-19 lockdown after seeing other cigar box basses on the internet. Enjoy...
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@marcd19813 ай бұрын
I see this was from three years ago, I hope you're still getting the comments. This was very interesting to watch. There are many CBG builders on KZfaq, but this is the first build video I've watched so far. I've wondered about building a CBG, thinking maybe I'll get one of those kits to start with. Don't know about doing custom design like you just showed.
@shakyblues20993 ай бұрын
Thanks. It was great fun and very rewarding. It currently resides on the wall of my local pub, just above their stage area. I donated it just after the pandemic lockdowns ended. Good luck with your build.
@Wastelandman7000 Жыл бұрын
I had an idea on making it balance better. Use the last tuning hole to attach the strap. That way the weight is distributed between the neck and the body.
@Wastelandman7000 Жыл бұрын
You did good man. CBGs are not supposed to be "perfect". The imperfections are part of the vibe! And everything is a learning experience. I say again, you did good man!
@johnwashburn37933 жыл бұрын
Great job. You should be proud. Perseverance is the key and you did it.
@webingerphoto492 жыл бұрын
Excellent build! I have an old PeavyBass neck laying around and will try your techniques! Thank you!
@ronaldgraygray14602 жыл бұрын
A wonderful sound, well done!
@richardowen54372 жыл бұрын
It's very cool and sound fun ..I been pushing my wood work with bees wax witch seems to give that cool finish scratches will dad out and look old school love ya work mate
@ReverendHellbilly3 жыл бұрын
Very cool.cheers 🎸👍🍻
@jeffmaness83232 жыл бұрын
To avoid problems with the wood stean Put a piss coat of varnish and thinner about 2 to8 buff it off with fine paper when dry . This should seal the grain so the glue won't show.good luck It works
@Heather220562 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍
@TrishLee3 жыл бұрын
OMG! That is brilliant, never even thought about this before! That was really awesome, great job friend! ❤
@shakyblues20993 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much
@TrishLee3 жыл бұрын
@@shakyblues2099 Welcome friend! ❤
@fili_barbosa3 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@bearshield71382 жыл бұрын
nice job
@waden4042 жыл бұрын
Dude, u fought through the troubles and completed it!!! U didnt quit. That says ALOT. Im a beginner as well and im sure im going to mess up PLENTY!!!
@richardeller21623 жыл бұрын
great sound!
@jameskowalkowski23083 жыл бұрын
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!
@marcmayou1422 Жыл бұрын
I built my own bass with cigar box my wife bought at yard sale! Two string too.
@RockStarOscarStern634 Жыл бұрын
Shaky Blues You can always convert it into a 4 String Bass someday & some Thomastik Jazz Flat Wound Bass Strings would be cool to try
@brandipennington9743 Жыл бұрын
that was very realistic and enjoyable haha, I know ur pain and struggle with this project! I built mine homeless ,under a bridge - with a Dremel as my only powertool lol but I was very very determined. I had lost my ovation applause round back bass, was very sentimental btw😔 and my fretless ukibass in the same week, had them for bout 8 years.. so I couldn't be with out an instrument, ya know?. So I thought I was all done But nope ,my last issue is the correct scale so it tunes properly. Soo I'm gonna try to figure this nightmarish step and I'm finished. Wish me luck😳
@sparks27492 жыл бұрын
I'm confused as to why you chose to end up with 2 strings instead of 4? Seems odd when you have the neck and bridge already set up for 4 strings. If it were my build I would reshape the headstock and reduce the weight. Maybe shave off the bottom bit for a more "Homemade" look. It sounds nice.
@shakyblues20992 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I thought about re-shaping the headstock, but I wanted to leave the option open if I decide to make it a 4 string at a later date.
@RockStarOscarStern6342 жыл бұрын
@@shakyblues2099 Hey you can easily turn it into a 4 string Bass for more range and versatility which will be in a future video or something like that
@RockStarOscarStern6342 жыл бұрын
Oh and if you do add 2 more strings consider tuning the Bass down a Half Step to relieve some tension
@RockStarOscarStern6342 жыл бұрын
@@shakyblues2099 I also found out that a Double Guitar strap would help distribute the weight more evenly, Basically a Guitar version of Accordion straps.
@rickhenry18332 жыл бұрын
Pretty Cool Build M8 ! Just a suggestion, Perhaps about 3 coats of Polyurethane for that finish to give the appearance an extra UMPH to it ! All The Best !
@edgelite10 ай бұрын
Loosen the neck bolts and pull the neck over a bit and then tighten them back up. Easy peasy
@LeviticusCorwall18992 жыл бұрын
Finaly a real build on youtube we all meed a lil mistake for it to be realistic
@LotteStarck2 жыл бұрын
Cool tune at least ... ! :-)
@marcio-85872 жыл бұрын
Sound good🤔
@rickhenry876011 ай бұрын
You did that build very nicely ! IMO, I would have either masked it off and polyurethaned at least 4 coats to gloss it up just a bit. Black Gloss hides a multitude of little errors and with the "Wings" painted a Gloss White, that would add a bit more flavour to it. Like Isaid, it's just a opinion. I do love the sound it puts out ! Great choice on the electronics mate ! All My Best !
@shakyblues209911 ай бұрын
Thanks man. Much appreciated.
@TheChef4702 жыл бұрын
At the risk of asking a "stupid" question.......why 2 strings and not 4 ? Your neck,pick up and bridge are all set for a traditional 4 string bass. Sorry just curious....
@TheChef4702 жыл бұрын
Not a bad sounding bass !
@shakyblues20992 жыл бұрын
No reason. Just because...
@sidneiribeiro38833 жыл бұрын
Great ! What strings do you use ?
@shakyblues20993 жыл бұрын
Rotosound: 40-100
@130019583 жыл бұрын
whats the gauge and tuning pls of the two strings
@shakyblues20993 жыл бұрын
100 & 80. Tuned E and A standard.
@user-bi9vv7jm1m7 ай бұрын
I would have mounted Two of those pickup, Vertically, not horizontally.
@Wastelandman7000 Жыл бұрын
btw, what tuning were you using?
@shakyblues2099 Жыл бұрын
Standard E maj & A maj
@9jmorrison6 ай бұрын
needs a 3 string and a touch of shellac
@roosterqmoney Жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't you screw it and glue it at the same time?
@shakyblues2099 Жыл бұрын
Needed to be able to remove it
@crackerjack33592 жыл бұрын
Save yourself a lot of hassle with a straight through neck. Other than that whats in a couple of mm wen the sound is so good.
@trebleclef46 Жыл бұрын
Next time..if there is one, make your own short scale neck. I thing 2 , 3 & 4 string instruments look very odd with a 6 string neck.
@profile20473 ай бұрын
He’s not using a six string neck.
@scrapeyhawkins52992 жыл бұрын
Hey y'all from Tennessee ,, USA .....You are beating yourself up .....have to remember it's not a Gibson....it's a whole different thing , the ones back in the day were ALOT worse .....it's a cigar box guitar.....
@MirlitronOne2 жыл бұрын
Nice build. I think you need to relax your self-imposed standards a little. Cigar box instruments are supposed to be a bit rubbish, that's their charm.