New Build Demo - Introducing Frankenstick: The Boxless CBG

Here is a preview of a 3-string CBG I put together to have a bit of extra fun: Box Type: Padron Neck: Red Oak Fretboard: Repurposed survey lath 3/8-in thick, stained Tuners: Chrome enclosed String Retainer: Two #212 zinc screw eyes, #10-24 x 1-1/2 in. flat Phillips machine bolt with nut Nut: Jumbo (zero) fret Number of Frets: 17 Fret Position Markers: Thermoplastic dowel rods, opaque white, 1/4 in. dia. Side Fret Position Markers: brass plated 8mm mini screws Bridge: 1/4 in. thick stained poplar, screw-down, with 5/16 in. threaded rod, flat washer shims Pickup: Flat mount humbucker Tuning for this demonstration is open E (E-B-E) Other features: Volume potentiometer, string ferules top and bottom for string-through neck/body anchoring, mono output jack. ------------------------------------------------WATCH NEXT--------------------------------------------- To see what other type of instruments I have built lately, or to order an “It’s all about the box”