Step by step guide how to build your own CBG.
Click on the thumbnail to download. Print on A4
Note, that this is not one and only way to build a CBG. I tried to make it simple way. I put a lot of work into this textbook. I did not use the Copy / Paste method because I do not steal. All photos and drawings are mine, except for the cigar label designs, Henri Vidal’s “Caïn” sculpture and the internet meme. If you find typos, spelling or anything, please accept my apologies. The manual is free and can be shared. I only reserve the recognition of authorship and I do not agree to commercial dissemination or distribution requiring registration on other sites). Have fun!
release 1.03. March 2020.
Creatice Commons license,
Attribution-Non-commercial use-No derivative works 3.0
Fret slotting template – Fender scale and pegholes template – Paper A3Plus
Scale 647 mm – 25,47 inches
Download this file and print it on A3Plus adhesive paper – or give it to your local print service. Place it on your fretboard and cut.
Fret slotting template – Fender scale – Paper A3
Scale 647 mm – 25,47 inches
Download this file and print it on standard 420 x297 mm A3 adhesive paper – or give it to your local print service. Place it on your fretboard and cut.
Fret slotting template – cigar box guitar or baritone ukulele
Scale 580 mm – Ukulele baritone or CBG or strumstick
Download this file and print it on A3 adhesive paper – or give it to your local print service. Place it on your fretboard and cut.
Fret slotting template vector file for fretting jig – pin 4 mm, scale 580 mm
For use with fretting jig
Download this vector file and give it to your local signage company to cut on computer cutter in 5 mm PVC.
All above templates are free but you can leave a tip. Thanks
If you need a template for other scale or dimension or other pin diameter I can make one for you here
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