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The Recycled Orchestra, Paraguay

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ted Crocker Dec 12, 2012. 1 Reply

We build CBGs out of scrap - and what some of you folks here build is truly inspiring. But I just had to share this video as it take 'inspirational' to a whole new level. Not only are these folks…Continue

Adjustable bridge - attach to box top or through neck?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nobby 1974 Jul 15, 2012. 8 Replies

Hi, I've been lurking here for a while and have a question I just can't find an answer for - I'm hoping someone can help please.I've gathered up all the bits for a three string CBG - I've a 8x6x2…Continue

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At 12:48am on September 18, 2012, Darren "Deadman" Manion said…

Hi Nobby, if you email me your email address to darren@deadmensspex.com I can send you some box pictures across.

Cheers

Darren

At 6:02am on September 13, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…

My pleasure. Please tell me how it works out. Enjoy, Keni Lee

 

At 12:10am on September 13, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…

Yes Nobby. Excellent suggestion. GDgb tuning gives you tones 1513 from the G major scale. A great way to extend 3 string CBG tuning: GDg 151 tuning onto a four string CBG.

GDg tuning: http://youtu.be/aGX3bWHSHt0

There are limitless ways to string and tune a CBG, but in general I use fragments of the full 6 string tuning:

Mediun gauge standard strings EADgbe tuned down DGDgbd - easier tension on neck too

3 string: D(GDg)bd - very primal

4 string: DG(Dgbd)

5 string: D(GDgbd) - The low G is the high drone G on a banjo - traditional Bluegrass tuning - Earl Scruggs, etc.

http://youtu.be/dRmhVsd2404

6 string: DGDgbd - Open G aka Spanish tuning - Walking Blues, Cross Road Blues, etc.

4 string: D(GDgb)d - your suggestion!

Working this way is very frugal. You can really explore the Open G tuning in a varity of ways.

Additionally by simply retuning GDg to ADf# which is Open D from 6 string D(ADf#)ad you can operate in a totally different way: http://youtu.be/jVdAAuvR-k0 - Devil's Tuning Method         

Note: Having the 3rd tone for the highest string is like Open C tuning: CGCgce / 151513

CG(Cgce) This fragment is actually like the GDgb tuning you suggested. The fingerings are all the same but the key is C. This tuning can be obtained using medium gauge standard strings also.

There is a method behind my madness. LOL Enjoy, Keni Lee

At 11:33pm on September 12, 2012, Darren "Deadman" Manion said…

Cheers mate, I'll be in touch.

Darren

At 10:58pm on September 12, 2012, Darren "Deadman" Manion said…

Hi Nobby

about the boxes pictured. I'm across in North Norfolk, so in the UK. I've literally just collected them from the auction yesterday so haven't really gone through them fully.
I have a show to get out of the way this weekend (we deal in vintage eyewear) so once that's over and done with I'll have time to go through them and takes some photo's and measurements etc.
What I can do is send you some pictures of the boxes across as I do so if you email me at darren@deadmensspex.com . Also let me know what sizes are best for you.
 
There are a lot of boxes. I'll be keeping some but the rest will be up for grabs (we need the room :oD )
 
All the best
Darren
At 4:56am on July 16, 2012, Nobby 1974 said…

just realised why the git sounds a bit weird on the higher frets... I managed to reverse the compensation on the saddle from how it should be. C0CK! Another job for tonight then...

 
 
 

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