Yet Another Tin Guitar

[gutenschneider]

For piezo pickups, where should I place it for best results/no buzzing. Also, with what should I stick it with if I want it pernamently in the guitar? Thank you very much! = )

[homegrownguitars]

@gutenschneider You'll have to experiment. Depends on the construction, probably not to the tin. To the through neck if you used one or even to the headstock works quite well. Most piezos have either a clip, suction pad, or adhesive strip for fixing. Otherwise you could try either making a little clamp to hold in place or use impact adhesive or supeglue.

[4shizzonthetube]

im a bit drunk right now, but woah thats the best sound ever, looks gorgeous too, nice guitar mate!

[Swedishpersondude]

Wow... that sound! XD

[ghettoswagtypewriter]

okay with fret placements on the guitar and your cardboard uke, how do you figure that out? 

[homegrownguitars]

@ghettoswagtypewriter use a fret position calculator. Type Manchester Guitar tech into google - theres a good one on their site.

Decide on your string /scale length type it in and  the no of frets and it works it all out for you.

[TheCGIMaster]

@homegrownguitars

Does it matter where the sound holes are?

[homegrownguitars]

@TheCGIMaster Hi. I dont think it makes a massive difference with tins. Obviously if it's got a through neck they cant go in the middle, otherwise anything goes.

[0713mas]

5 stars for the video, that sounds aweosome!

[birdie399]

A sweet tone from your tin. Thanks for sharing your creativity. 

[BieneMajo]

what a sound

awesome

[mhonkisz]

Okay complete genius of the ingenuity aside, what song is this? just a little thing you made up or what?

I'm extremely surprised at the gorgeous sound that thing put out, grats.

[homegrownguitars]

Thanks! It was just a little noodle based around the Emin chord.

[w0sh1m3]

@homegrownguitars Mr Webb., is there a difference in sound quality between a neck that has frets and a neck that does not? I noticed some of your guitars are fretless but are hand drawn.

[homegrownguitars]

@w0sh1m3 Yes! The ones without frets are best for playing mainly with a slide. When played normally the notes sound less clear without the frets. Also without frets it's really difficult to play chords.

[w0sh1m3]

@homegrownguitars Oh! But What can i use to make the frets? it seems awfully difficult to make. In addition, i dont have much tools to work with. Do you have any suggestions of what materials i could use for the frets?

[TheCGIMaster]

@w0sh1m3

You can simply use toothpicks, or spare Kebab(Kabob) sticks.

[smrki1]

Well, that is amazing! Magic! How could I build one? I desperately want to build such a thing...

[hopeforsalvation]

I always say people spend way too much of money for guitars. :)

That's a really nice one!

[sxeeplta]

very nice.

and youre playing is good also.

"and it sounds like this"

[Birdog225]

What an excelent piece of work!

[homegrownguitars]

Many thanks. I was sorry to see this one go to it's new owner!

[tragictravisty]

i assume you made the neck? how much work was it, and how did your first one turn out? by the way, check out my channel, theres another video of that beautiful cbg, this time electric.

[homegrownguitars]

Yeh I usually do make the necks. Quite a lot of work when its maple, its hard stuff! The first neck i made was ok apart from the fretting which wasnt great. Fortunately i've got that sorted now. Thanks again.

[tinyguitars]

I agree, this neck is super nice!!! Oh, and thanks for the mention Keni Lee! :)

[KeniLeeBurgess]

You know I had to favorite this video. You and tinyguitars are my two favorite builders here on youtube. What a beautiful little guitar. Form and function. Side by side. Thanks for sharing.

[homegrownguitars]

Thanks for your kind comment!