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...
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 ...
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...
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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Jun 2, 2006 12:53 am
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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...
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. ...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
... 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...
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....
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. --...
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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Jun 4, 2006 12:25 am
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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...
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