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Darren Gosling
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Balalaika
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ice Bob Feb 12, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I know it not a cbg (and a bit communist) but I found a balalaika (Russian guitar)in a local charity shop that need a little TLC. Being curious with the look, 3 strings, new tuning and the…Continue
Recording: analogue or digital
Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Mar 21, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Years ago I had a Fostex 4track recording onto tape,, but nowadays I use a PC to record. Whilst it easy to edit on PC. I cant help but think that the old analogue tape gave the better results over…Continue
Stiff Card Box
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darren Gosling Mar 2, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone ever used a stiff card cigar box for a 3 string guitar. If so was there any sound deadening from the box. I plan to use a through neck so I don't think I got an issue with strength and I'm…Continue
Smoking kills label
Started this discussion. Last reply by L.J. Mar 6, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I have managed to peel one of those awful smoking kills label off a wooden box, but i can't get the glue off,, any ideas people????Continue
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Rand Moore replied to Darren Gosling's discussion Balalaika"The third photo attachment shows the wire strings cutting into the transom & soundboard. A small piece of metal around this corner should prevent the wires from cutting into the wood. Nice buy, never the less.
-Rand."
Darren Gosling replied to Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's discussion Exchanging info on sources of materials etc. in the group London and nearby"There is an auction room in Chatham that sometimes has a £2 specials with tat in a box on Saturdays and Tuesdays. The boxes can sometimes be useful for amps and stuff. You may even be lucky and get a few old cigar boxes.
Daz."
Darren Gosling joined Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's group
London and nearby
A group for those near to London, weather you live near or just feel near spiritually. Even if you've never been to the "Great Metrolops" but feel some sort of emotional connection. Hope it helps people down south to co-ordinate a bit.
Darren Gosling replied to carverman's discussion CB Gitty..now what about these piezo sizes?"The piezo electric effect can be summed up in a nut shell. The voltage output is determined by the pressure applied (sound waves) on its surface area with a fiddle factor of the piezo electric effect.
So, as the most piezos are made of the same…"
Darren Gosling replied to Darren Gosling's discussion Balalaika"My one is a Prima Balalaika and is the common tenor one there is a higher one but this is quite rare. I have seen the larger bass Balalaikas and they are hugh.
After looking at my one it need quite a bit of work. The body lacquer needs…"
Mark Werner replied to Darren Gosling's discussion Balalaika"Used to be the club we hung out at featured The Gravois Gypsies, which consisted primarily of the club owner (Frank Moskus, now departed) and Tommy Kellum, a balilaika player of considerable renown here in the Midwest. Tommy led a Tamburitza…"
Darren Gosling replied to Darren Gosling's discussion Balalaika"Apparently there are 2 strings that are tuned to the same tone, typically strings 1 and 2 tuned to E in the 3 octave and the 3rd string is tuned to A in the 4 octave (5 semitones up),or as Keni Lee would explain and 1, 1 and 4 on the major scale .…"
Ben replied to Darren Gosling's discussion Balalaika"Great! Now you can move to the Washington, DC area and join this group!
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Diane in Chicago replied to Darren Gosling's discussion Balalaika"Great find! What's that tuning, tho. I don't understand. EEa?"
Darren Gosling replied to Darren Gosling's discussion Balalaika"It is meant to be tuned as E3 , E3 and A4, but this one the tuners are stuck and someone has use steel instead of nylon/cat gut."
Darren Gosling posted a discussionBalalaika
I know it not a cbg (and a bit communist) but I found a balalaika (Russian guitar)in a local charity shop that need a little TLC. Being curious with the look, 3 strings, new tuning and the refurbishment it needs I bought it.
Darren Gosling replied to little eddie wolf's discussion using coat hangers for frets?"I have used bicycle spokes for frets. I filed down 2 edges flat to the width of the my saw and used epoxy to secure them, a couple of frets where a bit high and needed some attention. But a part from that it was alright."
Darren Gosling joined John Sims's group
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 5:10pm on March 5, 2010,
Keni Lee Burgess said… - Thank you for responding. In case you didn't notice, all you have to do is capo the 2nd fret and you will be in the common key. I am glad to be of help. I am finishing up a series of Chord Chemistry lectures that I will blog. My intention is to get this information out there. There is a method to understanding chords in relationship to tuning and how many strings on your instrument. It is all neat and organized. Applicable to meet your needs. This stuff is truly the Rosetta Stone. Enjoy.
- At 8:05am on January 15, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…
- Thank you for your comment and friend invite. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
- At 11:13am on December 27, 2009,
Tom Lanford said… - Thanks for the comments Darren! The "burning" was done with a standard (ie- "cheap") woodburning tool with a rounded tip. Never know what I'm gonna do on the burning until I start. This one has a sort of "briar patch" look that was a pleasant "accident"
- At 6:19am on December 20, 2009,
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) said… - Hi Darren, thanks very much for your comment
- At 9:35am on December 17, 2009,
oogimacorly said… - hi darren, thanks for the view and great comments.the three string looks great, oogi
- At 8:05am on December 8, 2009,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, Darren! 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. -- looks like you're ahead of me there already).
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
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