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Blues Scale Diagram for 3 String CBG?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Provencher Oct 30, 2011. 8 Replies

Hi!  I've been trying to find one with no luck. I'm a visual learner and a diagram would help greatly. Is there such a thing? Thanks in advance,DaveContinue

 

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Scale Lengths, etc.

This group is designed as a resource for all things related to scale lengths, string gauges, etc.
Nov 22, 2011
Fred Railsback replied to Dave Provencher's discussion Scale Length and its effect in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"I'm curious about what the shortest practical scale would be.  I built a CBG with a poplar neck and it seems to be bending alot.  I wonder if a shorter scale would help.  "
Nov 21, 2011
Keni Lee Burgess left a comment for Dave Provencher
"Thank you Dave for joining my group. Feel free to add to the discussions or ask questions. Please check out my instructional video CDs: http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 Enjoy your…"
Nov 18, 2011
Dave Provencher replied to Dave Provencher's discussion Scale Length and its effect in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"Thanks Michael, good info!"
Nov 10, 2011
MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied to Dave Provencher's discussion Scale Length and its effect in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"longer scale will be bassier, shorter trebleyer, also longer scale has higher tension on strings, so neck needs to be stronger."
Nov 10, 2011
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Nov 10, 2011
Dave Provencher replied to Dave Provencher's discussion Scale Length and its effect in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"Thanks for your reply. I'll stick to the 24-25 range. "
Nov 7, 2011
Jarmo Katajisto replied to Dave Provencher's discussion Scale Length and its effect in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"I do not know what the scale length affects the sound but the tuning can be more difficult if you have a shorter range. I built a 20 "scale CBG, and it was difficult to tune into place. Usually I do 25" or 24 " kind regards Jarmo "
Nov 7, 2011
Dave Provencher added a discussion to the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
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Scale Length and its effect

Does Scale Length effect how a CBG sounds? Would a 24.5" sound different from a 13" "nut to bridge" length given everything else is the same on the CBG? Thanks,DaveSee More
Nov 7, 2011
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Nov 7, 2011
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Reading Tabs for Beginners

I need some beginner stuff on how to read tabs for a 3 string cbg. I'm trying to follow along on a Ken Lee CD 4 lesson and I'm getting lost on the tab stuff. Any suggestions?   Thanks in advance
Nov 4, 2011
Dave Provencher joined Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's group
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CBG Tabs

So you built your CBG and now you need something to play on it, right? Well, if you're not completely musically inclined or can't read traditional music, tabs are your answer. If you're like me, you read tabs and sometimes make them. Paste'em here.
Nov 4, 2011
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How good can it sound unplugged?

Share experience, tips & tricks that have produced the best acoustic unplugged sound in your cigar box instruments. This applies to commercial or self made boxes.See More
Nov 1, 2011
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Home Made Resonator Boxes 101, v.2.0

Beginning Box Building. Nothing too fancy, but functional. For people who don't have easy access to cigar boxes. Other home made non-rectangular box resonator discussions are also welcome.See More
Nov 1, 2011
Dave Provencher replied to Dave Provencher's discussion Blues Scale Diagram for 3 String CBG?
"Thanks to all of you for your help!! What a nice group of people!!  :>)"
Oct 30, 2011
John Stevenson replied to Dave Provencher's discussion Blues Scale Diagram for 3 String CBG?
"I like using the +  or --  box by the strings to plug in any string tunings you want.  Just use the top 3 or 4 strings for the typical cbg. js"
Oct 29, 2011

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At 10:35am on November 18, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…

Thank you Dave for joining my group. Feel free to add to the discussions or ask questions. Please check out my instructional video CDs:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee

 

 
 
 

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