very well demonstrated and I like it. I see you cut the grooves for the fret wire, I'm wondering if have you considered cutting the fret groove all the way around the neck to ensure the wire is perfectly straight gripping well?
Thanks for your comment and question. I did try to do so going down the side of the neck and fretboard, but found by doing so the corners of the fret board where the wire wrapped over on to the sides of the neck caused the fret board to become too narrow, and due to the radius it created the strings were sliding off the neck as I played. I would also think all that grooving would somehow compromise the strength of the neck, maybe making it more likely to bow under string tension. If you try it let us all know how it goes.
@@dudevanguitars164 Thanks for the advise. I update with video If I give it a try. I'm thinking just notches on the back of the neck on the two corners to allow the corners of the wrapped wire grab tight. Then again I'm also thinking to just glue down finishing nails with crazy glue and baking soda.
Just curious why not just cut the wire the same length as regular frets and just use thick CA glue or epoxy to glue the fret wire into the slots? That way you aren't dealing with having to slide your hands across twisted wire on the sides and back of the neck. I realize cigar box guitars are much different than full size guitars and I'm not saying what you are doing is wrong at all its just a question from a custom electric guitar builder. I've been watching a bunch of these Cigar box videos because I want to build a couple I think they are really cool!
Thanks for asking. Using the wire wrapped around mimics an old instrument I saw online. I found it interesting and kinda cool looking. It’s funny you comment on sliding your hand across the wire and twisted wires. So many electric/lead guitarist have made that comment and I certainly understand their point. I’m really a chord player and do not find it to be an issue for me. Good luck with building your first CBG! It’s addicting!
Sorry it appears you may have had challenges. It would be helpful for everyone if you shared what you feel is wrong. My CBG with the copper frets is one of my favorites and a daily player for me. Had it autographed by Walter Trout, He was quite impressed!
@dudevanguitars164 You could also try using heavy-duty wood/fence staples as frets. That's what the old-time CBG builders did.
Nice! I'm going to try this on my next guitar neck but with stainless steel tig welding filler wire.
Thanks for your comment Jank. I have seen those staples used as frets before, maybe a Shane Speal Video. I'll have to give them a try.
Creative! Thank you for this idea and all the explanations
very well demonstrated and I like it. I see you cut the grooves for the fret wire, I'm wondering if have you considered cutting the fret groove all the way around the neck to ensure the wire is perfectly straight gripping well?
Thanks for your comment and question. I did try to do so going down the side of the neck and fretboard, but found by doing so the corners of the fret board where the wire wrapped over on to the sides of the neck caused the fret board to become too narrow, and due to the radius it created the strings were sliding off the neck as I played. I would also think all that grooving would somehow compromise the strength of the neck, maybe making it more likely to bow under string tension. If you try it let us all know how it goes.
@@dudevanguitars164 Thanks for the advise. I update with video If I give it a try. I'm thinking just notches on the back of the neck on the two corners to allow the corners of the wrapped wire grab tight. Then again I'm also thinking to just glue down finishing nails with crazy glue and baking soda.
Just curious why not just cut the wire the same length as regular frets and just use thick CA glue or epoxy to glue the fret wire into the slots? That way you aren't dealing with having to slide your hands across twisted wire on the sides and back of the neck. I realize cigar box guitars are much different than full size guitars and I'm not saying what you are doing is wrong at all its just a question from a custom electric guitar builder. I've been watching a bunch of these Cigar box videos because I want to build a couple I think they are really cool!
Thanks for asking. Using the wire wrapped around mimics an old instrument I saw online. I found it interesting and kinda cool looking. It’s funny you comment on sliding your hand across the wire and twisted wires. So many electric/lead guitarist have made that comment and I certainly understand their point. I’m really a chord player and do not find it to be an issue for me. Good luck with building your first CBG! It’s addicting!
@@dudevanguitars164 You could also try using heavy-duty wood/fence staples as frets. That's what the old-time CBG builders did.
Guilty on the black nail, worn with pride! Not sure what "plasters" mean?
Nobody copy this! So many thing wrong. Do yourself a favor and don't trust somebody just because they have a video on RUclips
Sorry it appears you may have had challenges. It would be helpful for everyone if you shared what you feel is wrong. My CBG with the copper frets is one of my favorites and a daily player for me. Had it autographed by Walter Trout, He was quite impressed!