"Ooohhhh you're a bad man BenBob!
I didn't know I wanted these until you pointed them out ;-)
I love those agate picks. Perhaps I could just get one... but who am I trying to fool, I'll probably end up with one of the lovely mixed…"
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Modify a magnetic pickup for acoustic strings?
Started this discussion. Last reply by BenBob Jun 12, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Acoustic guitar soundhole pickups need to be specially designed to provide good string balance with acoustic strings. The wound strings don't generate as much signal as electric strings, but the…Continue
Jade Slides
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stevesteve May 2. 10 Replies 1 Like
Metal, glass, bone... why not ROCK? http://www.stonepicks.com/jslides.html Continue
Eric Clapton To Release New Album Inspired By Blues Music
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clock The Wolf Aug 20, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
This just in...Eric Clapton To Release New Album Inspired By Blues MusicAugust 16, 2011 | ISSUE 47•33LOS…Continue
Tux Guitar tab software
Started this discussion. Last reply by BenBob Apr 7. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Free tab software http://tuxguitar.herac.com.ar/I recently gave Tux another shot and it's gotten pretty good. I've hadsome glitches, but I was able to do…Continue
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"can you tell me the best place to buy a piece of hard wood for the neck? thank you"
Marcus Darwell replied to BenBob's discussion Jade Slides"The picks are kinds funky too...Agate...sweet."
BenBob replied to BenBob's discussion Tux Guitar tab software"I couldn't create 3-string, but I could import and save 3-string. Here's a blank."
Gary James replied to BenBob's discussion Tux Guitar tab software"Can you configure it for 3 string tabs? I couldn't figure it out, but was using the online version.
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BenBob replied to Rob Uker's discussion Three String Tab Song Book?"Weird, my post went blank.
If you want a challenge for 3-string slide this Christmas, here's one. Tab link is in the description. http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/how-to-wooden-soldiers ;
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BenBob replied to Swamp Dawg Primal Music's discussion Cigar Box Nation Tab Book 2013"If you want a challenge for Christmas, here's one I did for 3-string slide. Tab link is in the caption.
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/how-to-wooden-soldiers"
BenBob commented on Mark Lillo's photo
Cedar and walnut parlor guitar #3
"Tell me about the wood... source? what did you have to do to thickness? Bookmatch?
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BenBob commented on Mark Lillo's photoCedar and walnut parlor guitar #3
"No no... I like it. Love it! The installation looks great. I just can't cut holes in guitars... wish I could. I have a classical with an EQ-7545R built-in (same preamp model gitty sells). It doesn't bother me at all preinstalled, and…"
BenBob commented on Mark Lillo's photoCedar and walnut parlor guitar #3
"Mark, how can you cut a pre-amp hole in the side of that guitar? I'm not scolding... I just can't do it. Not even with the cheap parlor I picked up for $60. I can't cut into it! How can you do it after bending and finishing that…"
BenBob replied to Lane Anderson's discussion PC Speakers for CBG"Right, your iPhone is sending a line-level signal. A guitar needs to be pre-amped to get up to that."
BenBob replied to Lane Anderson's discussion PC Speakers for CBG"PC speakers 3.5mm input is expecting a line level - much hotter than a pickup. The mic-input should work, but make sure that it's not down or muted, and is able to go to the output instead of record-only. I wouldn't assume it's the…"
BenBob replied to Mitchell Montgomery's discussion starter tool kit"What kind of coping saw? I'm pretty sure mine would leave too much kerf to hold frets."
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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- I was searching for acoustic bass builds and came across the 3-strings and CBGs. I'll still build a bass someday...
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Pretty Saro
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How to: Wooden Soldiers
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Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 6:08am on June 15, 2012,
Keni Lee Burgess said… BenBob - Yes, this is my design. Originally, I used it on my 6 string CBG with the large box. Then Darren Dukes of Back Porch Mojo, designed this Keni Lee Signature model 3 string CBG. He made 20 and they sold quickly. Currently, he is still building sporadically, but working and earning a living has got in his way. LOL Enjoy.
- At 6:33pm on June 1, 2012,
James said… 
- At 9:39pm on May 2, 2012,
The Electric Pilgrims said… awesome thanks so much, you have a friend in ireland brother.
- At 8:27pm on April 26, 2012, The Electric Pilgrims said…
hey there benbob, hope you are good, watched your video for
Pretty Saro
i would love the tab for this beautiful tune, any chance ? scotty
- At 2:01am on August 16, 2011,
swampapple slim said… - you must have a lot of time or you can blow up calculators cant you great reading thanks Slim
- At 3:04am on December 30, 2010,
Furry Johnson said… - how ya doin man just gettin back to ya about a slide i used in video it s a bottle neck cut on both ends take it easy bro Furry
- At 9:23am on December 17, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…
Hello BenBob,
I see your How to: video, but where is the performance video for Wooden Soldiers?
Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
- At 4:18am on November 6, 2010,
Laurie Lee Campbell said… - Hi CA neighbor---thanks so much for listening:-) I see you've joined the songwriting group, it's an easy going bunch...!,,fun--finding time to write songs,well,.seems to be at a premium lately---!LOL.........have a sweet weekend!
:-)Laurie
- At 11:40am on October 31, 2010,
MBliss said… - Oops, I should have provided a link, here it is
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/intermediatebuildingtipsandtricksforum
- At 11:39am on October 31, 2010, MBliss said…
- Ben,
After our chat about the problem with scattered topics and FAQ's the other day, I decided to start a new group In hopes of getting some of this information in a central location.
It is "intermediate building tips". Check it out if you like.
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