"Use an A, D and G String and then tune the A to G. This then tunes the CBG to a G chord (1st 5th Octave).
For a banjo tuning of G B D you could use an A, and 2 x D strings. Tune the A string to G, a D string to B and keep the other D string…"
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Marty O replied to Craig Cox's discussion restring resonator in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
Craig Cox added a discussion to the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
restring resonator
New strings for my "regular" guitars mean "new" strings for my cb's too! I want to set up the 3-string resonator to play some banjo parts in Pretty Boy Floyd, key of G. Is this possible? Which strings would be best? What tunings would anyone suggest?Also, is it possible to set up a 3 string cbg to mimic a mandolin? just wonderin'...thanks in advancecraig…See More
Craig Cox posted a discussionResonator restring
New strings for my "regular" guitars mean "new" strings for my cb's too! I want to set up the 3-string resonator to play some banjo parts in Pretty Boy Floyd, key of G. Is this possible? Which strings would be best? What tunings would anyone suggest?Also, is it possible to set up a 3 string cbg to mimic a mandolin? just wonderin'...thanks in advancecraig…See More
Craig Cox commented on lizardlips's video
Led Zeppelin - Bron-yr-aur Stomp - Slide Gtr
"One of the greatest love songs to a dog ever written! Well-played, sir."
darren brown left a comment for Craig Cox"hi craig how ya been old boy ,yep bridgewater my buddy howie vantassell has cobbler corner there he makes straps bike bags leather work ,thanks for the comment ."
Craig Cox replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?"Thanks for saying so. Old Lowe did the rustic patina work on the cone, the rest is mine."
Craig Cox replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?"all hail, bairfoot cajun! we are not worthy
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Craig Cox replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?"Do you mean using the altoids tin as the resonator? That would be pretty small, so not much resonatin' going on there.
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Craig Cox replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?"Old Lowe is spinning some nice cones out of brass and aluminum. here's mine
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Craig Cox replied to John Stevenson's discussion Tools to buy for first attempt at a build"Yep, a dremel kit would be a good addition. I look at one every time I go to Home Depot. Dozens of bits and attachments to do all kinds of jobs. You wouldn't go wrong getting one."
Craig Cox commented on Andy Estabrooks's photo
Bari-Uke4
"Andy, you have some beautiful builds. I very much like the fret markers. can you share how you make them?"
Craig Cox replied to John Stevenson's discussion Tools to buy for first attempt at a build"If you're going with frets, then I recommend the Japanese flush cut saw from Harbor Freight. Less than $10, & the teeth are just right for the depth of medium fret wire. After your first build (or during) you'll decide what would make…"
Craig Cox commented on Ellwood T. Bear's event The Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival • August 27, 2011"sure like to see some folks staying at the campground I mentioned below. cheap, close to town, and they let you have campfires (pretty sure the hotel management would discourage that sort of activity)"
Craig Cox replied to THENUGE's discussion cutting f-holes"Eventually, I noticed there was a musical instrument surrounding your f-hole. I'm curious about your fret markers. Could you describe them?
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Craig Cox commented on JP Swenson's photo
"FUT" holder
"yep, good idea. I did this years ago with my fly tying desk. same problem, but smaller tools.
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- At 7:21am on December 5, 2011, darren brown said…
hi craig how ya been old boy ,yep bridgewater my buddy howie vantassell has cobbler corner there he makes straps bike bags leather work ,thanks for the comment .
- At 10:27pm on June 19, 2011,
Larry McInnes said… - Hi Craig. Nice to hear from you, and thanks for the kind words regarding the da Vinci guitar. It turned out surprisingly well. Funny how that happens. I'm hoping to get to York this year but it buts right up to when I have to take my daughter to college. Might be tricky timing. I take it you're planning on going? Sure hope to see you there.
- At 9:48pm on June 7, 2011,
NightOwl said… - Thanks for the nice comments.
- At 9:46pm on May 16, 2011, darren brown said…
- hi craig,yep i made them stands ,yep sell them pickups cbg,s too,
- At 6:23am on May 4, 2011,
THE BObblehead HErpes Hookers said… hello american dude...you like ukraine cooking? take stomach of steel to keep nutrient from killing you.
- At 5:15pm on May 2, 2011, darren brown said…
- thanks Craig ,yep my pickups are 55 each 1 to 4 poles .
- At 9:19am on April 29, 2011,
Keni Lee Burgess said… Hello Craig.
I read your comment. If you are interested in learning songs for 3 string CBG, please check out my instructional video CD 4. www.ebay.com Search: keni lee. The CBG is tuned GDg (Key of G). Additionally, you may find CD1 helpful too. It also contains 3 string CBG lessons, but with the CBG tuned and strung DAd. (Key of D) Due to the fact the intervals between the strings are the same, 151 from the Major scale, all the fret positions are the same. The CBG just sounds in another key. CD1 is mainly for 6 string guitar tuned in open D. (DADf#ad) Although, what I have been teaching students is that there is a relativity to open tunings. I basically reduce the 6 string arrangements into 3, 4, or 5 string arrangements. On CD 1, I teach "You Got To Move" for 6 string. After working with the CD 4 lessons, you will easily understand the approach, and be able to play this song on 3 string CBG. Enjoy your practice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H50_sm4iGA&feature=channel_video_title
- At 6:14pm on April 6, 2011,
dogfinger steve said… - thanks craig:0)
- At 10:23pm on March 11, 2011,
Jess said… Craig: The reso is awesome! Jess
- At 3:33pm on February 5, 2011, dogfinger steve said…
- cheers for the comments man, i love murmour. its a great listen n a big part of my gothic youth:0)
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