We've often discussed the less-is-more aesthetic when talking about strings on cigar box guitars. In these discussions, I've always recommended everyone to at...
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Shane
cigarboxguitar
Jun 1, 2006 2:25 pm
Morphine videos on Youtube.com : http://youtube.com/watch?v=985JGeGq_tc&search=morphine (great shots of his bass in this one) ...
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Lloyd
w6rzp
Jun 1, 2006 3:31 pm
Congrat on your first. Welcome to the only addiction that doesn't need a recovery. Here is an idea for mounting tuning pegs on you hand rail from the side ...
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Mary Z. Cox
marycox32312
Jun 1, 2006 3:47 pm
Hello, Just put up a Myspace page. (My twins got me on so I could spy on their activities--but then it was fun! ...
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Stacy
junkmusicman
Jun 1, 2006 3:51 pm
I can make a case against this statement. lol. Stacy ... need...
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Philip Eggers
csi_phe
Jun 1, 2006 3:56 pm
I think my wife could also. ... -- Philip Eggers www.cigtone.com...
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Doctor Oakroot
doctoroakroot
Jun 1, 2006 5:39 pm
http://www.guitarmachine.com/ -- http://DoctorOakroot.com - Rough-edged songs on homemade GIT-tars....
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Shane
cigarboxguitar
Jun 1, 2006 7:13 pm
Yep, my wife, too!!! shane ... doesn't need a recovery....
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Doctor Oakroot
doctoroakroot
Jun 1, 2006 7:42 pm
I'm blessed with a wife who is also an artist and completely supports me making CBGs or gourd lutes or music or anything else artistic :D ... -- ...
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ralphbarsoni
Jun 1, 2006 9:09 pm
LLOYD, Thanks for the information. You explained everything just fine. I might use this technique on our next project; the four-string bass. But I think I'd...
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bevlowe@...
Jun 2, 2006 12:53 am
Get you some keys that are curved on the bottom, or make the wood flat. I do the latter. Mark where you want the top of the peg to come out, Remember the...
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Pat Cook
bluesboxcbg
Jun 2, 2006 2:38 am
Hi Doc, Thats pretty amazing. Looks like a Rube Goldberg music machine. You've got to admire not only the guys talent but also hit ingenuity and ambition. And...
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Douglas Kinney
ghostcat78
Jun 2, 2006 12:35 pm
Thanks for introducing me to this band. I've never heard of them, but i'll be looking for their cd's next time I hit the music store! They have a great sound. ...
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Shane
cigarboxguitar
Jun 2, 2006 2:02 pm
No prob, Doug. In the 90's there were two bands who championed the minimal strings idea: Morphine and also the Presidents of the United States of America....
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Bill Moore
moore6924
Jun 2, 2006 3:34 pm
CBU (cigar box ukulele) Subculture is the combination of the CBG (cigar box guitar) culture and the ukulele culture. Anyone interested in building or playing...
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Shane
cigarboxguitar
Jun 2, 2006 7:59 pm
There's now a subculture? coooooool. shane...
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P. Liley
pliley5355
Jun 2, 2006 8:59 pm
Interesting timing. I just started one and it is on my bench awaiting more time to mess with it! Daughter is graduating from HS tomorrow so I have a LOT of...
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Don Thompson
buceriasdon8...
Jun 2, 2006 10:37 pm
Bill,maybe you should have formed a yahoo group. Then maybe people would be able to sign up.............grrrrrrrr. Seven times and an error message. Absurd and...
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Ken Frank
tinfootpaul
Jun 2, 2006 10:59 pm
Interesting read Shane. I've been a Morphine fan for a long time, but didn't know about the connection between Sandman and Ballew....
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R & M J
sewkid
Jun 3, 2006 5:15 am
schematic help Can anyone direct me to a schematic on how to wire 2 single coil pickups, using 1 Volume & 1 Tone control for each pickup, using a 3 way switch?...
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Colin McRoberts
cubistdog_42
Jun 3, 2006 8:43 am
My wife has been trying to find ways to display the CBGs I've been making, and she really wants to hang them horizontally. I'm trying to keep her from putting...
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Don Thompson
buceriasdon8...
Jun 3, 2006 10:38 am
http://www.guitarelectronics.com/category/wiringresources/ there are others online but I like this site. Don "R & M J" <rj2mj@...> wrote:Can anyone direct me...
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Don Thompson
buceriasdon8...
Jun 3, 2006 11:26 am
For some reason only known to the Gods of the Internet, I was able to join this morning.So I guess I can post there in 7 days. Regards, Don ... interested...
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Don Thompson
buceriasdon8...
Jun 3, 2006 11:46 am
Interesting viewing the vid. For one Mark used a pick and at times played both strings. I believe he also fingered notes low on the neck then used the slide...
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P. Liley
pliley5355
Jun 3, 2006 2:10 pm
... Hang them by their neck/shoulder straps! Use a "button" on the box-end and either another "button" or simply tie the strings around the neck at the other...
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P. Liley
pliley5355
Jun 3, 2006 2:12 pm
Made my first CBG sale for CASH! I've given a few away, traded a couple, but this was my first SALE. :-) 3 string with EXCELLENT sound. I miss it now....
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J Farris
jimfrets
Jun 3, 2006 3:40 pm
Colin, put some strap buttons on your instrument. Then use monofiliment fishing line to a small inconspicuous nail in the wall...YOu can expand on the idea. --...
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J Farris
jimfrets
Jun 3, 2006 3:40 pm
WTG Pat -- Jim Farris mailto:jimfrets@... http://www.jimfrets.com http://www.myspace.com/fretsmadeeasy...
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bevlowe@...
Jun 4, 2006 12:25 am
KUCI in sunny Ca got ahold of Live at Wifflestock some how. I'm getting ready to send him a stack of stuff. It's a real station! I'm shocked. They played...
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gutbucketeer
Jun 4, 2006 4:08 am
Anyone living around Richmond Va, or anyone else for that matter. Some folks are trying to set up a monthly concert series focused on Roots music. Check out...
