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Mindbender (by Stiltwater)

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Chord charts for 3 string open tuning

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Comment by Jim Dickison on November 23, 2017 at 6:36am

Absolutely you can play through a bass amp. In fact, Fender's Bassman amp used to be quite popular with guitar players.

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on November 22, 2017 at 8:19pm
Hi all. Got a quick question here. Can I play a CBG (3,4 & 6 string) through a 50watt bass amp? I've just been offered a gorgeous condition one for a bargain price and wondering if I should get it as I don't play, nor do I fancy learning, bass guitar.

Help greatly appreciated.
Comment by John Hopper on January 5, 2017 at 7:37am

Hi Shane.  I posted this in two of my groups and received nothing yet.   Any thoughts to share?   Hey everybody, I am building a concert  scale pot lid reso uke,with a piezo pickup.  My string ends will show thru the tail piece.  So ball end strings may be the ticket.  Can anyone recommend steel wrapped nylon strings that will tune like a uke?  Also, string gauges that will tune like a uke.  I intend to play like a uke but may set it up for slide playing.  All ya'lls thoughts are welcomed.  jh

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on November 13, 2016 at 9:18am

If I remember last time, and my memory is truly shocking so I could be wrong, I think the doctor said it was contact dermititis. Using a manual wheelchair means I could have touched Lord knows what on the wheels. Not sure but a trip to the doc should sort it. I showed it to a pharmacist and he said an allergic reaction but it looks just like last time but more widespread on the whole hand. Not to complain I guess. Just looks horrible and like I'm one of the elephant man's fortunate relatives lol. Soon sorted I'm sure. Gloves in future though I think!

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on November 13, 2016 at 4:11am

Thanks Wayfinder and Madgomer. Got some hydra cortisone on it right now and a call to the doctor on Tuesday . Might need some antibiotic cream or something . Just need to buy some gloves for working and get on with it. Your well wishes and thoughts are much appreciated.

Oh and enjoy those tunings Madgomer! I personally love them like crazy. I don't have any chord sheets for them so if you ever discover any or write some out I'd massively appreciate the offer of a copy. Hint, hint. lol

Comment by MadGomer on November 13, 2016 at 2:11am
Neither a performer nor a musician I be, but many thanks to you guys for this education on 4 string tuning! Gets me ready to go make some sawdust. Bear, hope the hands mend quickly.
Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on November 12, 2016 at 2:59am

Did you watch the second video as well? He explains about having an a string on top and bottom means you can always resolve to either and explains other awesomeness too. Definitely an argument for not just sticking to GDGB. Both really good videos. Both tunings will be used on my two new four string builds. Exciting times. I would have finished them already but my hands have blistered up on the palms due to an allergic reaction. I'll get them done in time.

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on November 11, 2016 at 8:34am

No problem Wayfinder. Glad to actually offer help rather than be begging for help haha. That's a first for sure.

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on November 11, 2016 at 4:22am

This one explains the CGCD# that I talked about in my video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i9_mVi_pS-c

This one is where I got the AC#EA from and is by Justin Johnson.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLmcElxoJjb1tzRmV1umerwqRgEDVgIQ1Y...

I love them both and they're why I'm building my first four string guitar. Two at a time actually, and both nearly finished. Hope one of them are what you were looking for, Wayfinder. Apologies if not but I hope you can find it.

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on November 10, 2016 at 9:34pm
 

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Mindbender (by Stiltwater)

Started by Charred Oct 26, 2021. 0 Replies

Chord charts for 3 string open tuning

Started by Michael Glenn. Last reply by BUGGSY Sep 25, 2021. 20 Replies

Pentatonic scale in GDG tuning

Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 13, 2019. 4 Replies

Confused with open E scales on a three string. Is there a lack of info for a reason?

Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear Apr 28, 2016. 11 Replies

The moment it starts to click.

Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear Mar 28, 2016. 20 Replies

Fat finger syndrome or just need to keep practicing?

Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear Feb 28, 2016. 13 Replies

Chord charts for 3 string gbe tuning

Started by Michael Glenn. Last reply by Wayfinder May 11, 2015. 5 Replies

Bad habits

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hi

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free CBG lessons

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Cigar Box Guitar Ideas for improving.......

Started by Joe Cribb. Last reply by Pete Turner May 22, 2014. 3 Replies

3 String Theory Charts and Tab Sheets

Started by Swamp Dawg Primal Music. Last reply by Joe Cribb Feb 4, 2014. 11 Replies

Keys please?

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U2's Wild Honey

Started by Rob (Uker) Porras. Last reply by James Myers Jul 31, 2013. 1 Reply

tuning a 4 string

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To use....or not to use, thumb and finger picks?

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songs to learn for a begginer.

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