"Tried my first one out tonight. I've dismantled it again for now so I can give it a bit of a sand down etc. but it sounded pretty good to my untrained ear."
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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.
Dave Burley commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"It was just a bit of varnish making it stick. twist and pull and out it popped."
Dave Burley commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"The pegs seem to be glued in and I can't get the box open. If the pegs are cheap then I'll just have a go at pulling them out. It still plays well as a 3 string which is why I've not just used brute force yet. I'll give it a go -…"
Dave Burley commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"What it is... I bought the CBG in my profile pic and I've broken a string but I can't work out how to replace it. Everything seems to be glued up."
Dave Burley commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"Did anyone use to trade as voodoo-soup on ebay? I could do with some technical help."
Dave Burley commented on Shane's group Purgatory Hill Fan Club"Where's the link? I need more Purgatory Hill!"
Dave Burley replied to ChickenboneJohn's discussion Cigar Box Guitar Nation Lapel Badges in the group The Brits are coming"As long as it looks nice eh..?
Definitely interested in the badge."
Dave Burley replied to ChickenboneJohn's discussion Cigar Box Guitar Nation Lapel Badges in the group The Brits are coming"I don't see a small box at the end of his post - I'm viewing in Firefox - would that make a difference?"
Dave Burley replied to ChickenboneJohn's discussion Cigar Box Guitar Nation Lapel Badges in the group The Brits are coming"I'd be interested. I can't see the draft though..."
Dave Burley replied to HOLLOWBELLY's discussion Hollowbelly new album in the group The Brits are coming"Great driving music. I'm sure other drivers around me wonder why I'm thumping the top of the steering wheel."
Dave Burley joined Shane's group
Purgatory Hill Fan Club
The fan page for Purgatory Hill, the gothic blues duo of pAt mAcdonald and melaniejane. Post your show reviews, pics and more.See More
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Low Budget Land
Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 4:34am on March 5, 2010,
ChickenboneJohn said… - Hi there...Worcester? not far from The Crossroads Blues Club in Brum...and home of the UK Cigar Box Festival!. Watch this space for details (date in process of being confirmed, but should be mid October).
http://www.towerofsong.co.uk/blues/
John
- At 11:09pm on March 4, 2010,
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates said… - Welcome aboard, Dave! 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.).
Most of all, have fun!
-Wes
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