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It Goes To 11
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Elmar Zeilhofer's Discussions
Truss rods
Hi James, I've built some 6 stringers without trussrods, from simple planks of hard wood. I didn't even use a fretboard since the neck height was 27mm each time. To be on the safe side, my necks are…
Replied Jan 1
cigar box guitar cases
Hi, I build mine from vegetable trays, just have a look at www.klangbox.net/2008/11/n-17-la-finca-im-gren.htm wood is light enough and it looks quite weird. For each gigbox I take two fasteners of ol…
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Replied Dec. 25, 2009
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thx Barry, the guy playing is my testpilot. Luckily a very good one I think
Just magnificent. LOVE your playing too!
unusual
wow
thanks for the hint, Keni Lee
haha, thanks ;-) It's for those who say CBG are "cute" or "nice". Facing the "Kupferbock" they suddenly stopped kidding...
Cool! Now if this isn't phallic, nothing is. LOL Thanks for sharing.
Check your link. Enjoy.
Man that is a beast!
Industrial strength alright...sehr gut, ja!!!
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- At 12:18pm on February 3, 2010,
rain-air said…
- Hi Elmar,
freue mich über den Gruß und staune ebenfalls über deine Kreationen. Sehe ich da ein Saitenmegaphon? hmm, mal Video gucken...
- At 8:47pm on January 5, 2010,
Elmar Zeilhofer said…
- yes, I find it great here too. Everything I know about this hobby - well, it's a bug already - I got it from the internet and the guys who posted. Let's keep on sharing :-)
- At 8:21pm on January 5, 2010,
dg said…
- wow neat idea with the counter, and by all means do the flames if you want ,I wasnt trying to insinuate I have a patent on it or anything I beleive this site is one of the best because its ok to share or borrow ideas from each other, without it I wouldnt even have a playable guitar and thats a little thanks to everyone for there help weather they knew they were helping or not.
- At 6:57pm on January 5, 2010,
Elmar Zeilhofer said…
- the calculator counter? a superb solution to make a revolution counter out of it from somewhere in the internet. I just connected 2 wires to the "=" button. This means if you hold em together the calculator understands "=". If you enter "1" followed by "+" each time you hold the wires together, the display increments by one. You can simply check this out on any calculator.
Instead of holding the wires together you can connect them to a switch which is pushed each revolution of the pup winder.
Don't worry I won't copy the flames - I let the boards crude & raw :-)
- At 5:23pm on January 5, 2010,
dg said…
- thanks elmar, I cant take credit for the leaning board idea, just the flame thing(I think im the first one to do it...who knows). you have some nice builds there, whats the deal with the calculator rig?
- At 12:42pm on December 27, 2009,
Shane Speal said… - On behalf of the entire Cigar Box Nation, I would personally like to welcome you into the community. Whether you've already built your own cigar box guitar, are going to build one or are a performer who plays one, there are countless resources in here for you to get more out of these amazing instruments.
Here's a quick 'road map' to help you start navigating thru our community...
· The Free Plans section is our archives containing historic and modern step-by-step plans to build cigar box guitars, banjos, ukuleles and many other instruments.
· The Groups section offers specialized classrooms, discussions and various sub-groups of the Cigar Box Nation. Take some time to browse around and see if there's a particular cigar box group in your area or maybe a subject you needed help with.
· The Forum section is a place for people to ask specific questions to the general community. These questions may be about building, playing, selling and/or designing cigar box guitars and other related instruments.
· There is a Chat Feature at the bottom of every page at the gray bar. Click on Chat and a box will appear with the current chat. I am on the chat many times during the day. If you catch me in there, you can ask questions on building, playing and more. Also, there are many helpful members on there who will do the same. Pop in and say hi.
If you're a musician, make sure to post your own songs in the Music Player on your profile. Also post some pictures and tell us about yourself.
I'm truly glad you joined our community and hope it helps you enjoy these great instruments. There's nothing like a cigar box guitar...
Sincerely,
Shane Speal
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- At 4:03pm on December 25, 2009,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, Elmar! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
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