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Shane Speal has a series of short how-to-play videos. I have zipped 10 of them up in a file that can be downloaded or extracted and burned to a disc. You can get the file…"
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CBG contagion spreads throughout the military!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane in Chicago May 15. 3 Replies 1 Like
Anyone ever built a dual 3 string, tuned Gg-Bb-Ee?
Started this discussion. Last reply by David McQueen Apr 29. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Servicemembers overseas continue to catch the CBG bug!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane in Chicago Mar 15. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Active Servicemember Needs a Guitar!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane in Chicago Dec 16, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Digitech JamMan vx Boss RC-20XL?
Started this discussion. Last reply by South Paw,Davey Oct 9, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
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Building small instruments in my small basement.
Queue:
FRONT BURNER
*instruments for folks serving overseas
*setting up a custom octave violin - no more cigar boxes for a while!
BACK BURNER
* upright 4-string washtub bass
* a pentatonic dulcimer which means split frets
* jumbo bass marimbula
* klez-cimer (klezmer scale - more split frets!)
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CBGs for Service Members
A connection source to supply military personnel -- both away and returned -- with a handcrafted instrument.This not limited to the US, folks! Any servicemember, any country. The Cigar Box Nation has no borders.See More
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Can Jo Consortium
The simplest little resonator instrument of all. Please add links to plans, photos of your canjos and ideas you've found that make the most of this diminutive instrument.(The image is a temporary placeholder, I'll replace it any day now!)See More
John Rivers replied to Diane in Chicago's discussion The elusive scarf joint in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I do mine with a skil saw....I have a old little table that has 2" x4" nailed in for the top...there is about a 1/2" space in between the 2" x4". So I laid the wood on the table that I wanted to cut, at the angle I wanted to…"
CBGs for Service Members
A connection source to supply military personnel -- both away and returned -- with a handcrafted instrument.This not limited to the US, folks! Any servicemember, any country. The Cigar Box Nation has no borders.See More
brookslittle joined Diane in Chicago's groupCBGs for Service Members
A connection source to supply military personnel -- both away and returned -- with a handcrafted instrument.This not limited to the US, folks! Any servicemember, any country. The Cigar Box Nation has no borders.See More
Diane in Chicago replied to Jimmy Dennis's discussion Cigar Box Bass in the group CBGs for Service Members"I think one of the drawbacks of a bass in your situation is the need for a bass amp. A CBG bass is pretty quiet all by itself."
Diane in Chicago replied to Diane in Chicago's discussion The elusive scarf joint in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"And it was thrown away. Grr."
Diane in Chicago replied to Diane in Chicago's discussion The elusive scarf joint in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I just tried this method at the shop tonight, using the chop saw. We were able to fix the support block to the fence with a screw driven through the holes in the fence. The block has now been clearly labeled and put on the shelf with the…"
Bert the Welder replied to Diane in Chicago's discussion The elusive scarf joint in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"That's a nice method Jarmo."
Diane in Chicago replied to Diane in Chicago's discussion CBG contagion spreads throughout the military!"And now we're up to seven! A hard-core blues fan just posted!"
CBGs for Service Members
A connection source to supply military personnel -- both away and returned -- with a handcrafted instrument.This not limited to the US, folks! Any servicemember, any country. The Cigar Box Nation has no borders.See More
Mr.C replied to Diane in Chicago's discussion CBG contagion spreads throughout the military!"I may do one this year
I scored some free parts
Have the wood
Bit busy now but later this summer"
Dan Sleep replied to Diane in Chicago's discussion CBG contagion spreads throughout the military!"And for those that might be interested, here is how it works:
The military APO/FPO addresses are treated as domestic mail by the post office, so the ones I have sent are usually about 12 bucks to ship. You just need to fill out a customs form, and…"
Diane in Chicago posted a discussionCBG contagion spreads throughout the military!
Wow, there are currently six servicemembers with open requests on the CBGs for Servicemembers Group! These requests arrived just in the last week. See how many of them say they've seen one belonging to a buddy in their service unit? I remember when I first saw a CBG, and I just had to have one, too.Look around your workshop, people, and see if there isn't an instrument that wants to go on an adventure bringing music to folks doing a hard job in a tough location.…See More
Diane in Chicago replied to j.k.mccarley's discussion deployed in Afghanistan in the group CBGs for Service Members"Excellent! I shall proceed. Before I drill, are you right handed?"
Deb Dugan left a comment for Diane in Chicago"Thank you Diane! The festival is in July, so anytime before then would be awesome. Again, we are very grateful for your help in furthering our cause!
With appreciation,
Deb"
Diane in Chicago replied to j.k.mccarley's discussion deployed in Afghanistan in the group CBGs for Service Members"J.K. -- I can make one for you. If you are a beginner, you might like a strummer. It has some frets left out and is very easy to play and to pick out melodies and chords. Strummers have 3 strings, and I generally build short scale…"
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- At 8:38pm on May 14, 2013, Deb Dugan said…
- Thank you Diane! The festival is in July, so anytime before then would be awesome. Again, we are very grateful for your help in furthering our cause!
With appreciation,
Deb
- At 2:59pm on May 14, 2013, Deb Dugan said…
- Hi Diane, I saw your reply to Dan Sleep's post about donating a CBG to Raising The Blues fundraising event. I am the volunteer who contacted Dan. Thank you for your generous contribution to Raising The Blues!
Your contribution will allow us to continue our work of bringing the Blues to the kids. We truly appreciate your efforts on our behalf. Please send the CBG to my home address:
Deb Dugan
4 Plantation Circle
Sudbury, MA 01776
Also send us an invoice for the CBG (include your mailing address) so that we can send you a receipt. Your donation is tax-deductible. We will proudly put you up on our website as a supporter and also display your information at the festival.
With appreciation,
Deb Dugan
- At 12:46am on April 26, 2013,
Reeds Taylor said… Happy Birthday Di....hope you have a great day!
- At 12:29pm on March 30, 2013,
SEG said… Thanks Diane, I sent him a message and it looks like he's shopping it around. Thanks so much. Rob
- At 12:01am on January 13, 2013,
james kay said… I have seen one and thought it was really cool. I have never seen one before and would love to have one.
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