3 String Cigar Box

[whiskywill]

The height of the saddle has an effect on the leverage of the strings on the saddle and the volume of the instrument. The height above the fretboard is also important for ease of play so yes, increase the thickness of your fretboard, or add as many veneers as necessary, until you get a sensible saddle height.

This is for classical guitar. http://www.designofaclassicalguitar.com ... php#height It's a bit technical but should explain it better.

 

[SteveF]

That should work OK. It would be in keeping with the spirit of the enterprise - improvisation and all that.
We`re not talking high class luthiery here, after all!

ian

what u mean me not talking luthiery :lol: :lol: :lol:
I may even install some fibre optic side frets

Steve

 

[Silverbirch]

That should work OK. It would be in keeping with the spirit of the enterprise - improvisation and all that.
We`re not talking high class luthiery here, after all!

ian

I may even install some fibre optic side frets

Steve

Ah, well in that case, I beg your pardon :lol:

Ian

 

[SteveF]

I hope u never took offence Ian...I appreciate all help on this
this will be a hotch botch ...but i am hoping at least it will function

i have the scary bit to do soon...cutting fret slots and drilling the side markers and routing underneath to take the optics
and then make a saddle \ bridge

i will probably find someone local to tune & string it before i give it away

Steve

 

[Silverbirch]

No offence taken.Just a little tongue in cheek comment on my part.
Looking forward to seeing some pics of the finished article!

Ian

 

[SteveF]

finally complete ..minus strings...thats the new owners job

Steve

 

[joethedrummer]

Hi Steve, I"ve been away for a bit and just caught up with your CBG build, it looks real tasty, what did it sound like ?.
Well done.