You Got To Move.
"After a few more day's of practicing, I will brave trying to record the whole song with all the substitution's."
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Thanks! A piece of advice helped alot.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Big James Jan 9, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I don't remember where I read it on here, but someone wrote that it is good to leave a space between the neck and the lid when putting together your guitar. I was planning on glueing it down, but not…Continue
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Big James commented on Big James's videoYou Got To Move.
"Thanks, Jim. My son is a pretty good guitar player and it inspired me to learn, I have taken some lesson's and learn from the internet and of course CD's or DVD's. From Keni's CD I have been working mostly on my 6 string but it…"
Jim Mitchell commented on Big James's videoYou Got To Move.
"I love this song, it is one of my favorites. I am in the same shoes as you, I am more of a builder than player. I also use Keni's videos and methodology, actually I include one of his cd's with each CBG I sell. Nice sounding build BTW..."
Keni Lee Burgess commented on Big James's videoYou Got To Move.
"Very fine start. Continue forward with the lessons, but return to this song from time to time. As you continue to practice, your skills will improve. Continuously practicing a song over time will build a familiarity that will make your performance…"
Ben commented on Big James's videoYou Got To Move.
"Jon's learning through osmosis! I wonder, how many of us are picking out the same tunes sitting at home? Keni Lee has shaped a new wave of pickers..."
Jon Pruett commented on Big James's videoYou Got To Move.
"Bravo! Nice CBG too.
I picked up that CD too - I obviously need to work on it some more because just sitting it on my desk hasn't been helping my playing ability much. :)"
Big James replied to Roger Morin's discussion Busking on the streets"I have battery powered cigar box amp that would be worth a try also, I bought the parts off of ebay for about $30. I understand about the Clifton thing we only swing by for dinner these days(although I still catch the occasional show at Bogarts).
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Big James replied to Roger Morin's discussion Busking on the streets"Joker, just for the hell of it I googled busking Cincinnati, wikipedia listed Clifton and as a side note says "where the band The Tillers got there start"."
Big James commented on Andy Stone's group CBG wiring & electronics."This web site has a ton of information on making piezo pickup's from several different materials and how to apply them. http://windworld.com/"
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- At 3:49pm on July 13, 2010,
Tracy Kennedy said… - It was a pleasure meeting you as well. Glad to know it isnt just Eric and out here alone in our area. I look forward to swapping ideas and helping each other out too.
- At 6:44am on July 13, 2010,
Joker said… - Thanks for comming out to listen at the open mic last night. It was good to meet you and your wife. Keep up the building, the pic of the one you built looks great!
- At 9:49am on January 4, 2010,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, James! 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. -- I see you are ahead of me here).
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
- At 7:05am on January 4, 2010, Joker said…
- Thanks for the comment on the vid. It's good to see someone else in my neck of the woods on the nation. We get enough of us pickin on cbg's and we can get a cinci cbg fest going!
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