"Thanks for your comment Christopher, It is good to know that several people are hearing and enjoying my efforts. Y"
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Christopher left a comment for Yellowbelly Flatt"I like that "Just can't be satisfied". Nice version Yeller!"
Christopher commented on Frank Posey's video
CBG - Demo One handed lap steel playing
"Hey Frank...do you know "TT Fingers" from San Francisco? He plays a pretty mean one handed lap steel as well.
Check him out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HqpftnDvVw&feature=player_embedded#!"
Christopher posted a videoCBG Auction Video
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I donated this CBG to a charity auction at work... So far the bidding is at $300. Wayyy more than I expected. CBGs for a good cause!!!
Woot!
Rand Moore commented on Christopher's video
CBG Custom Box
"The bridge should be placed on the sound board in the position that's twice the distance from nut to the 12 fret on a chromatically fretted instrument. This is an old banjo player's rule of thumb that I've seen applied equally well to…"
Christopher left a comment for Ice Bob"Thanks for checkin out my build...Nice place you have here Ice Bob!
-Christopher"
Christopher commented on Christopher's videoCBG Custom Box
"Keni,
You called it. This box was bigger than I have built for in the past. I could have made a longer neck for sure. I lucked out and it still has a pretty good acoustic sound. I really do appreciate your comment, I have really admired all your…"
Keni Lee Burgess commented on Christopher's videoCBG Custom Box
"Real nice build, but from an acoustic stand point the bridge is it too far back to make the top (soundboard) vibrate correctly. Compare this to a standard acoustic guitar. Please take my comments in a constructive way. I understand building has a…"
Christopher replied to Tim Gale's discussion new way to build CBG in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I did build one with threased rod. It started whwn I messed up the neck :) I epoxied a rod into the end of the neck pretty much like you did. I did have some issues with the strength of the rod initially but I dealt with that by raising the neck…"
Christopher joined Shane's group
Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More
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Three CBGs and Garageband..
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 4:41am on January 5, 2011,
Yellowbelly Flatt said… - Thanks for your comment Christopher, It is good to know that several people are hearing and enjoying my efforts. Y
- At 6:44am on April 22, 2010,
Jim Mitchell said… - Thank you for your nice comments f there is anything I can do to help the cause please let me know.
- At 12:07pm on April 21, 2010, Jim Mitchell said…
- Hey there, nice place you have here. I love the untitled song. What instrument did you play the blues tune on? Very cool take care. Jim
- At 12:00pm on April 21, 2010,
Dianne Woods said… - A very nice Build in progress. Love the wood of the box. Keep up the great job.
- At 3:34am on April 21, 2010,
SmokeBoxBlues said… - Thanks Christopher for you great comment on ma video!
Yeah! that was a short demonstration... I'm thinking about record some songs, then they'll be long enough! ...I hope!
Thanks!
- At 10:57pm on April 15, 2010,
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates said… - Welcome aboard, Christopher! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).
Up in the Free Resources menu at the top, you will see a number of plans for building and playing cigar box guitars/ukuleles/banjos/dulcimers/violins. I encourage you to download any of the plans, take a look at them, and ask questions from there. Also our site is VERY searchable. I bet you your questions have already been asked, so take a few moments and look around.
Join our Chat sometime (see the bar at the bottom of your browser page). Keep in mind that tho the chat window says there are X number of people online, not all may have the chat window up.
Most of all, have fun!
-Wes
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