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Devin Thompson replied to James Kirkpatrick's discussion Northwest builder check in in the group The Great Northwest"Burien checking in"
Cigar Box Strings replied to James Kirkpatrick's discussion Northwest builder check in in the group The Great Northwest"Holding down the fort in Marysville, WA. Two ukulele builds complete and starting on a third.
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"What country do you live in? For materials you quite possibly could get them donated for the cause, as you know the materials are not that expensive. I would sell it just the way you did here .... it is about and for the kids."
"I have seen people using plastic hangers and inlaying them. I have also used screws and just cut the head off."
Brian Davies replied to James Kirkpatrick's discussion Northwest builder check in in the group The Great Northwest"Vancouveer, USA"
Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More
"Hello all!!! I am new here and just wanted to say "Hey" from Spanaway, WA. I am a builder who needs to learn to play. If anybody in the area, Micheal Glenn want to get together let me know. "
The Great Northwest
Its time to organise the brothers in The Pacific Northwest. Lets get this network goin so's we can have festivals and such like our southern bros. PLayers, builders and doodlers, all are welcome.
"Working on a CBG to the tuning of a Baritone Uke.A special request was made for a "round" one. It is going to be an Octagon.Should be cool."
CBG Tabs
So you built your CBG and now you need something to play on it, right? Well, if you're not completely musically inclined or can't read traditional music, tabs are your answer. If you're like me, you read tabs and sometimes make them. Paste'em here.
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Albert King goes into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013.
Posted by RTZGUITARS on May 19, 2013 at 9:30pm 2 Comments 1 Like
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scale length and fret placement
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