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Please join me and help some kids with the gift of music!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Sleep May 26. 10 Replies 1 Like
Making new wood look old
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Dan Sleep replied to Wendy Lymer's discussion Stereo jack/endpin combo from Gitty's"The ground wire should go to the tab on the jack that makes contact with the shaft of the plug. The other wire should go to the tab that connects to the prong that will touch the very end of the plug. This assumes that you have the wiring correct on…"
Dan Sleep replied to Clarky's discussion Using Images From The Internet On Guitars - Any Rules (copyright etc)?"Like Craig said, yes if you plan on selling the item. If you are NOT selling it, it is still a good idea to ask permission from the person who created it, assuming you are able to locate that information."
Dan Sleep replied to Stephen A. Heinz's discussion Cigar Box Guitar Afghanistan in the group CBGs for Service Members"Hi Stephen,
Welcome to the Nation and thank you for your service to your country. We can probably find something for you. It may take a bit since we are a bit backed up on requests right now.
Maybe we can hook you up with a shorter scale…"
Dan Sleep replied to WitchDr's discussion Depth to install tuners."I use the standard Gitty economy tuners and they work just fine with a standard 1x2, which is 3/4 thick."
Dan Sleep commented on shane wagstaff's video
All played on a 3 string cigar box guitar
"Call Me Ishmael are the first words in Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick."
Dan Sleep replied to c# merle's discussion cbn bob dylan tribute album project"Tomorrow Is A Long Time"
Dan Sleep replied to Adam Reed's discussion Cigar Box Guitar in the group CBGs for Service Members"Hi Adam,
Welcome to the Nation and thank you for your service to your country.
We should be able to fix you up, but it might take a bit due to the increase in requests we have had lately. Stay tuned.
Dan"
Dan Sleep replied to brookslittle's discussion Cigar Box Guitar - Matched!! in the group CBGs for Service Members"Cool. It is on the way, and I put a few extra things in the box for you. I looked all over, but I could not find a slide to send, so you will have to find something over there. An empty Advil bottle, ratchet socket "borrowed" from the…"
Dan Sleep replied to Shawn Kuntz's discussion FOR SALE: Cigar Box Guitars"Bicycle spoke nipples work good too, and come in a variety of colors."
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DIY Pickup Winder Kit
Added May 5, 2013 at 11:45am
Lap steel project
Added September 3, 2012 at 10:08pm 2 Comments
Service Members
Added July 3, 2012 at 8:07am
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 4 string model
Added March 24, 2012 at 10:58am
Zombie Guitar
Added September 23, 2011 at 3:39pm 2 Comments
Queen B #2
Added September 23, 2011 at 3:39pm
Fuente Queen B
Added April 16, 2011 at 8:59am
God of Fire Glam Shots
Added March 29, 2010 at 3:24pm
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Telecaster diagram
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 4:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A diagram for a tele body
Fretboard Templates
Posted on December 30, 2012 at 10:55am 5 Comments 1 Like
Here is a zip file that contains a handful of commonly used fretboard scales. Simply print out the PDF, cut it out with scissors and tape it together so the lines match. Then tape it to your fretboard and mark the fret locations. Enjoy!
CBGs for Wounded Warriors
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 6:31pm 5 Comments 1 Like
A while back I contacted Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC to see how I could go about donating some of my/our instruments to military personnel who were recovering from their injuries in the hospital. Oddly enough, their response was:
"We sincerely thank you for your sentiment and dedication in deciding to
have a positive impact on those in the Armed Services. However, upon
review of your application, it has been determined that we cannot
receive your…
Number 3
Posted on May 3, 2009 at 10:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Here is number 3 in my "beginner series" of CBGs.
I shortened the neck so the scale will be 24.5, but I think I am leaving it as fretless for now. The next one I make will be fretted.
I shortened the neck so the scale will be 24.5, but I think I am leaving it as fretless for now. The next one I make will be fretted.
Comment Wall (86 comments)
- At 10:03pm on June 16, 2013,
Scott aka Farmer Ted said… Sorry I missed it Dan, but Happy Birthday
- At 5:41pm on April 22, 2013,
Johnny Dollar said… Dan thanks again- My soldier got his canjo today- great program. Cant wait to fill another order
- At 5:36pm on March 7, 2013,
Reeds Taylor said… Hello.John, and Welcome...I'm currently in the middle of a build. I'd be happy too do one for you when I'm finished it....and if you don't mind waiting a little bit, you can contact me via email with your particulars....
- At 5:24pm on March 7, 2013,
john vail said… - Hello im john vail us army. I was recently paralyzed overseas so now im in a wheelchair paralyzed from the waist down. I was wondering if anyone would make me a cigar box guitar?
- At 1:03pm on January 26, 2013,
Larry Behle said… Dan, I just finished my first fretless 3 sting. How do I send a photo to you. Larry
- At 2:32pm on January 23, 2013,
Matthew Borczon said… Dan, I truly do not know how to say thank you for the guitar. I am more than honored by your gift. I love the photo and the story. It realy moved me. I do have to say the cbg for servicemembers is all you wonderful people, not me. I was just lucky to meet you all from it. I will post a video of me playing it later today. I am really touched my friend. You are really one of the good ones. Thanks
matt
- At 7:49pm on January 18, 2013,
Aaron Maguire said…
- At 12:18pm on January 5, 2013,
JP Swenson said… You have my attention! What's going on with JP Soars? Please email me when you post the info so I don't miss out! Thanks.
- At 12:17pm on November 7, 2012,
c# merle said… can't seem to send messages dan but the link works great i'll add it to the discussion. cheers
- At 12:56am on August 5, 2012,
Kevin M. Kraft said… Hello! My name is Kevin M. Kraft, founder of the annual Kansas City Cigar Box Guitar Festival. This year's event will take place on August 26th, and once again I am accepting cigar box guitars and cigar box guitar-related donation, which will be raffled off during the festival, the proceeds to benefit Kansas City's Blues in the Schools program. If you have a guitar, accessory, CD, DVD--anything related to cigar box guitars that you would like to donate, please contact me at the Cigar Box Nation or email me at kevinmkraft@juno.com to learn where to send it.
Thanks for you time and consideration.
- Kevin
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/events/the-2nd-annual-kansas-city-cigar-box-guitar-festival
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