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Always See The Big Picture
Started this discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick Feb 2. 4 Replies 0 Likes
The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert.After they got their tent all set up, both men fell sound asleep.Some hours later, Tonto wakes the Lone Ranger and says, 'Kemo Sabe, look…Continue
So a hiker is walking through the woods......
Started this discussion. Last reply by RTZGUITARS Jan 27. 4 Replies 3 Likes
A hiker is walking through the woods when he realizes he is lost. Deep within the forest primeval, he has no idea where he is or how to get back home. Running down an old, overgrown path in a blind…Continue
Favorite Radio Stations?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Jul 18, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Just wondering what everyone likes to listen to. We have a local station here in Ft. Lauderdale that has a three-hour blues show every Sunday and is available on-line all week at:…Continue
The Talent on Here
Started this discussion. Last reply by 407bug May 28, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
On the first episode of this season's "America's Got Talent" last week was a band of players using suit-case guitars and bass. Unfortuneatly, they were pretty bad and were booted off. That…Continue
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Michael Recchione replied to Habanera Hal's discussion Soundhole sizing and design in the group Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building
Habanera Hal replied to Joseph Andrew Devine's discussion I went out on a limb and built one. in the group 6 string CBG's"And the pictures are??"
Brian Dechant replied to Habanera Hal's discussion Soundhole sizing and design in the group Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building"I did the math, and I've attached a quick and dirty version of the Helmholtz equation in word format, with an example for a "typical" CBJ. Hope this helps, or at least provides a starting point.
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Jim Weston joined Habanera Hal's group
Sell Those Puppies!
A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build. Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't. Where do you find your buyers? See More
Habanera Hal replied to Mel Robinson's discussion Cigar Box Nation 10,000th Member Contest"Sorry, Ben, but I don't see how a preschool trying to influence behavior changes in children to promote healthy eating habits relates to your "contest". Again, I thought the purpose of the promotion was to thank the people who…"
Habanera Hal replied to Mel Robinson's discussion Cigar Box Nation 10,000th Member Contest""If they want to promote the site outside of the site, Facebook is the go-to place to do it."
I thought the purpose of the contest was to thank all the loyal followers of CBN. By promoting the contest outside, that doesn't fare…"
Habanera Hal replied to Mel Robinson's discussion Cigar Box Nation 10,000th Member Contest"But they ARE excluding those of us who want to keep our privacy."
Glenn Slingsby joined Habanera Hal's groupSell Those Puppies!
A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build. Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't. Where do you find your buyers? See More
Steve wootten joined Habanera Hal's groupSell Those Puppies!
A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build. Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't. Where do you find your buyers? See More
Rick Jackson joined Habanera Hal's groupSell Those Puppies!
A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build. Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't. Where do you find your buyers? See More
Habanera Hal replied to Coppa Penny's discussion Short scale CBG in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"17" is a tenor ukulele scale, so yes, it is done. Personally, I like playing a short scale, whether three or four strings. I'd make the neck using the usual 1x2 stick. (3/4 x 1-1/2 nominal)"
TattooedAxe commented on Habanera Hal's group Sell Those Puppies!"Has anyone had any luck selling locally on craigslist?"
Lisa Kprinkle replied to Habanera Hal's discussion Adhesive Removal in the group Intermediate building tips and tricks forum"I have the opposite problem! My decorative sticker fell off the front of my box...I was sanding the pickup cutout too close to the label, oops. So, what's the best glue to stick it back on?"
colin mcgrath replied to Habanera Hal's discussion To Scarf or Not? in the group Intermediate building tips and tricks forum"yup"
Lou "cubancigar2000" replied to Habanera Hal's discussion Cutting Fret Slots on a Bandsaw? in the group "Special Tools " Either Bought or Homemade"I bought the stew mac blade for my radial arm saw. I do a test on a piece of wood like the fretboard is made of until I get the depth set and then start sawing. It is very fast and slick. Yes the blade is expensive"
Habanera Hal replied to Don Goguen's discussion With the greatest respect to the guys that build"I posted this in the"How Have CBG's Changed Your Life?" Forum a while back:
Comment by Habanera Hal on June 24, 2011 at 4:11pm
My father was an avid woodworker and taught me most of what I know today - both in woodworking and in…"
Habanera Hal commented on Andy Stone's group Cigar Box Ukulele"Not a CBU, but so pretty.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xfw0sF8sqic"
Scott aka Farmer Ted left a comment for Habanera Hal"Thanks Hal...suppose I jumped the gun, should have posted in the other group...sorry"
Scott aka Farmer Ted commented on Habanera Hal's group Sell Those Puppies!"Hey there,
Thought I would post this link to my auctions on Ebay...selling some of my stuff to make room and cash to fund my next project(s). You can see the other items listed by looking at this one and then clicking on "see other…"
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Artesanos de Obelisco - Moondawg
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 6:30pm 13 Comments 3 Likes
I finally found my “Holy Grail” of boxes – the half-moon shaped Artesanos de Obelisco. Since I saw Kevin Brown’s build of one of these back in February, I knew I had to have one. Here’s his: 
I searched all my regular cigar stores for months, but everyone said they weren’t made any more, or they had…
Building a Paddle Stick Guitar
Posted on October 4, 2011 at 11:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
September 26, 2011
Now that I’ve built about 17 CBG’s I’ve decided to try my hand at a built-from scratch instrument. Inspired by Rand Moore’s work (http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/HMRB101/forum/topics/the-boat-paddle-box-the?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A838455&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum) and his excellent write-up,…
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- At 9:41am on February 17, 2013, Scott aka Farmer Ted said…
Thanks Hal...suppose I jumped the gun, should have posted in the other group...sorry
- At 11:31pm on January 9, 2013,
Rand Moore said… Hi Hal,
I am doing a detailed write-up of my Flying V Dulcimer Build under my CBN discussion Group "Home Made Resonator Boxes 101, v.2.0". The discussion is titled "My Flying "V" Dulcimer Project". You might want to check it out. I'll be adding to it as the project progresses.
-Rand.
- At 6:29pm on January 8, 2013,
Rooster Reaves said… Hey Hal, Hope all is goin well. Whats the largest box you have for sale? I'm going to try something crazy!! Gorgeous Uke!! Rooster
- At 8:03am on October 5, 2012,
Rob Uker said…
Hi Hal,
Thanks for your help on my wiring diagram.
I just check out your pics. I'm lovin the ukes.
- At 8:27pm on August 19, 2012,
Mark Lillo said… I get most of the wood I use from a neighbor with a woodmizer sawmill. The trees come from around this area. I did purchase a Sapele back and side set on ebay. But most of what I use is within a 5 mile radius from my place.
- At 11:49pm on June 20, 2012, Rand Moore said…
Hi H.H.
I was reading through the treads on CBN and saw that you were interested in building a "real" mountain dulcimer. I built one maybe a year and a half ago and documented it on CBN at this link: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/HMRB101/forum/topics/rand-moore-my-mountain
It should give you a pretty good idea how to build one (except I did a flat guitar-life headstock instead of a slotted scroll headstock). You can also check out the builder groups on both www.everythingdulcimer.com and the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer Ning (http://mountaindulcimer.ning.com/).
Since then I build another rectangular mountain dulcimer. When I get better at steam bending wood, I'll try an hour glass body design. When I do, you'll likely hear about it on CBN.
-Rand.
- At 11:25am on June 13, 2012, Rooster Reaves said…
Hey Hal! Very cool pic's!!! Whats your prices on your boxes? I can't seem to find any good boxes on e bay. I have a few that I got a while back ,but there limited on what I can do with them. My home adress is blueduck_1958@yahoo.com Rooster Later
- At 2:47pm on May 22, 2012,
Paul Gatenby said… Hi Hal,
Thanks for the kind comment on my guitar
Paul
- At 7:47pm on April 19, 2012,
Wichita Sam said… Hal,
I want the two Cohiba's that you just listed on Classified and swaps... let me know how you want to be paid...
Thanks,
Sam Wood
PO 153
Humansville, MO 65674
the best,
Wichita Sam
- At 11:46am on January 31, 2012,
Janne 63 said… Hi.That LM 386 amp works fine.Look my videos theres clip that is thru my Cohiba amp(LM 386)
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