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CBG online tuner, what features would you like?

Started this discussion. Last reply by David L. Nov 19, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I'm going to program an online CBG tuner. What features would you like/recommend?Could do with a definitive list on standard tunings.I'll make this available for free on my blog and see if shane…Continue

How do you cut your nuts???

Started this discussion. Last reply by pi_r_squared Nov 21, 2010. 17 Replies 0 Likes

I've got some bone that i want to use for nuts on my builds, what do you use to cut it. I've got a little saw blade but was wondering what other tools people have used.thanksContinue

My first Diddley Bow... in a lunch box

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tommy Nov 22, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes

Made this earlier today... been tut pub so only just had the chance to post pics! Found this build a lot of fun, was able to build this better than my…Continue

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Let me see your diddley bows

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dirty Roger Nov 11, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I'm going to make a one stringer and would love to see what you have all done to give me some ideas!look forward to seeing all your creative genius,taxContinue

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A spot for builders who want to trade a cbg for cbg.See More

Feb 19, 2012

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Feb 19, 2012

Tommy replied to Dirty Roger's discussion My first Diddley Bow... in a lunch box

"cool looking build. Like the GI Joe box ! Keep em comming"

Nov 22, 2010

pi_r_squared replied to Dirty Roger's discussion How do you cut your nuts???

"I don;t know where I first heard of this....i want to give credit where due......probably heard it on here....maybe I thought of it myself.....I just don't remember. I drill holes through the nut (in a line) the right size for the strings,…"

Nov 21, 2010

David L. replied to Dirty Roger's discussion CBG online tuner, what features would you like?

"Hi Roger, Have you looked at the shareware AP tuner http://www.aptuner.com/cgi-bin/aptuner/apmain.html It has the option of adding new tunings as required ("Note" and then "Edit note presets" on the top tab) Also because it has…"

Nov 19, 2010

Dirty Roger replied to tal bluver's discussion it's... ALIVE!!!

"Very cool build dude, love it!"

Nov 19, 2010

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Secrets of the CBG Underground

Tips, Tricks of the Trade and Secrets that (almost) no one is supposed to know about...Tell us your secrets!See More

Nov 18, 2010

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Dirty Roger replied to Dirty Roger's discussion My first Diddley Bow... in a lunch box

"Yeah the action is to low to play with a slide, but it sounds mean like this "

Nov 17, 2010

Dirty Roger commented on Shane's group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives

"My new diddley bow song! "

Nov 17, 2010

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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.

Nov 17, 2010

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Dirty Roger replied to Dirty Roger's discussion My first Diddley Bow... in a lunch box

"Yeah the handle does rattle a little but i kinda like that, when you play your arm mostly dampens the handle so its not really an issue. You could always take the handle off or dampen with some tape. Glad you like it! "

Nov 16, 2010

Rand Moore replied to Dirty Roger's discussion My first Diddley Bow... in a lunch box

"Hi Dirty Roger. I was thinking of using a lunch box last summer, but rejected the idea because I felt the handle of the lunch box would rattle as you play it. I had a similar rattling problem when playing one of my CBGs with a shoulder strap on…"

Nov 16, 2010

Dirty Roger commented on Shane's group 2010 CBG Christmas album

"I'm in, it will be a dirty Christmas! X"

Nov 15, 2010

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2010 CBG Christmas album

We're doin' it again this year... THE 2010 CIGAR BOX GUITAR CHRISTMAS album will be compiled and made available as a free download for the world to hear. Use this group to discuss song choices, get recording help, etc.See More

Nov 15, 2010

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MicCheckOne replied to Dirty Roger's discussion My first Diddley Bow... in a lunch box

"Yes! Dirty as hell. I can't wait to find a lunchbox now."

Nov 15, 2010

MicCheckOne replied to Dirty Roger's discussion How do you cut your nuts???

"I cut my bone nuts by hand using a coping saw with fine-toothed blades (i.e. for cutting metal or plastic), then shape them with metal files from the hardware store. I finally broke down and bought a handful of Stew Mac's nut slotting files and…"

Nov 15, 2010

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At 2:34pm on October 25, 2010, James Deeds said…: welcome to the zoo Dirty Roger,I'm James the crazy token yank living in Stafford hope to see you round the discussion rooms.