First off, I want to extend a huge THANK YOU!!! to everyone who has ever participated in this or any similar effort.
So, a little about me. I spent 5 years in the USMC and decided it was time to move on to bigger and better things. After a few years I realized I hadn't had enough just yet so I joined the Navy Reserves. And now I find myself, once again, working those long deployment hours with no real outlet.
I've been looking at cigar box guitars for a while and was toying with the idea of building one before I got deployed. I love that there's the element of making something yourself while at the same time having an excuse to buy cigars by the box! Imagine my surprise when I happened to stumble across this group the other day.
I have messed around with a ukulele and really liked the simplicity of four strings, but could never really get the right sound for the sort of music (blues, bluegrass, old country, etc.) that I enjoy.
Anyway, if anyone out there hinks they can help me with a creative diversion, it would be much appreciated!
Bruce
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Hi Bruce. Welcome to the Nation and thank you for your service to your country!
We can probably fix you up with something. Stay tuned...Dan
Could you get by with a 3 string model? Right or left handed? Finger play or slide?
Hi Dan,
Sorry for the long delay in my response, network connectivity has been a bit spotty recently.
To your question, I'm not really sure what I need. I'm not afraid to admit that I don't totally know what I'm getting myself into here, but love the idea of learning something new. I'd like to have the ability to eventually pick up playing a regular guitar with minimal difficulty so whatever would facilitate that works for me.
OK, let me see how quickly I can put a fretted, right handed 3 stringer together for you.
Stay tuned.
I finally got caught up on my customer builds, so I can work on getting one built for you.
Thanks for your patience.
It is not a problem. I have no problem whatsoever spending time making something for those who defend our country. I have never met them either!
Hi Bruce,
I have one ready I can send you now. Sorry it took so long.
Are you currently stateside or deployed?
Dan
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