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Roger Davies replied to Andrew Donaldson's discussion Looking for Help with CB hunting in the UK

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May 18, 2011

Andrew Donaldson commented on Shane's group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives

"Cheers Willie ill try that when the piezo arrives."

Apr 27, 2011

Andrew Donaldson commented on Shane's group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives

" I just made the very simple diddley bow. Its basicly a prototype for a bow I want to make using a piezo pickup insted of a bottle. This one works ok, not perfect but ok. If the photo does'nt work i posted it on My Blog"

Apr 27, 2011

HERMIT replied to Andrew Donaldson's discussion Looking for Help with CB hunting in the UK

"I use CGARS LTD for my boxes. they are very quick and professional even sending out empty boxes. You can ask for a lucky dip or trawl through their stock and choose which box you'd like.(may take a week or so if you choose certain…"

Apr 21, 2011

Malcolm Wright replied to Andrew Donaldson's discussion Looking for Help with CB hunting in the UK

"Hi Andrew Good to have another Brit on the team! There's quite a few of us now and many of us have also joined up to the Home Grown Music Collective (www.homegrownmusiccollective.com) which is run by Chickenbone & Roosterman specifically…"

Apr 21, 2011

Andrew Donaldson joined Andy Stone's group

Cigar Box Ukulele

Does your cigar box contain a jumping flea?

Apr 20, 2011

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Andrew Donaldson commented on Shane's group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives

"My previous question refers to building a bow."

Apr 20, 2011

Andrew Donaldson commented on Shane's group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives

"If I was to use a guitar string what gauge would be best. And also how well do altiods style pick ups work?"

Apr 20, 2011

Andrew Donaldson joined Shane's group

Diddley Bows and Other Primitives

A place to discuss one-string diddley bows, washtub basses, washboards and any other primitive instrument that may fall outside the Cigar Box realm.

Apr 20, 2011

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Andrew Donaldson replied to Ryan Rose's discussion What to do with odd-sized boxes?

"You could make a sopranino Uke (not to sure of the spelling) but basicly a very small Uke perfect for traveling with. Just a suggestion."

Apr 19, 2011

Andrew Donaldson replied to Ryan Rose's discussion What to do with odd-sized boxes?

"You could make some lovely looking ukes with the r&j boxes."

Apr 19, 2011

Tommy replied to Andrew Donaldson's discussion Looking for Help with CB hunting in the UK

"Cool. Ill check that shop in Newcastle out. Only live in Leeds so maye worth a visit xD"

Apr 19, 2011

Lee Dickerson replied to Andrew Donaldson's discussion Looking for Help with CB hunting in the UK

"Hey there, don't know if these guys will be any help or not but might be worth a try http://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/empty-cigar-boxes-lucky-p-7112.html "

Apr 19, 2011

dogfinger steve replied to Andrew Donaldson's discussion Looking for Help with CB hunting in the UK

"hi andrew, i made a tenor guitar a while back and used an old chess and backgammon box (there's some pics on my page) that was fairly big and had a great tone and was very solidly built. picked up a couple more from car boots and charity shops…"

Apr 18, 2011