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Jess commented on Andy Stone's group CBG wiring & electronics."Wayne, take a look at the diagram leading this discussion, and you may want to consider a 250K pot."
Jess commented on Shane's group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar"Patrick: Well done! I look forward to future posts. Thanks."
Jess replied to Tom Baugues's discussion How do I protect the paper covering on these boxes. in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Tom, coat the box with polyurethane and your troubles are over."
Jess left a comment for Benjamin Vaughn"HI Ben: Great. I will be getting started soon, so please send me the info I requested in other messages. Jess"
Jess left a comment for Michael Michalski"Thanks for the request Mike. I'll have something for you soon. Jess"
Jess replied to Benjamin Vaughn's discussion Deployed SGT deployed in Afghanistan looking for CBG builder! in the group CBGs for Service Members"Thanks Dan."
Jess replied to Benjamin Vaughn's discussion Deployed SGT deployed in Afghanistan looking for CBG builder! in the group CBGs for Service Members"Hi Ben: Please send me a private message with your complete shipping address and any other info that may be helpful in creating a guitar for you (e.g., right- or left-hand, etc.). The 'Raider' theme, 4-string, electro/acoustic…"
Jess replied to Michael Michalski's discussion Looking for builder! - Matched!! in the group CBGs for Service Members"Hi Mike: Thanks for your kind remarks. Please send me a private message with information regarding your interest, e.g., right- or left-hand; three- or four-string; etc.; and all pertinent shipping address information. I…"
Jess replied to Michael Michalski's discussion Looking for builder! - Matched!! in the group CBGs for Service Members"Thanks Phil."
Jess replied to Benjamin Vaughn's discussion Deployed SGT deployed in Afghanistan looking for CBG builder! in the group CBGs for Service Members"Hi Ben: Welcome aboard. If you do not hear from another builder, I'll be pleased to create a guitar for you. Take a look at my site http://totalrojoguitars.blogspot.com/. ; Stay well. Jess Allred"
Jess replied to Michael Michalski's discussion Looking for builder! in the group CBGs for Service Members"Welcome Mike. Take a look at my site (http://totalrojoguitars.blogspot.com/) and if what I create interests you, let me know and I will be pleased to make a guitar for you. Kind regards, Jess Allred"
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'The Chief'
Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:31pm 11 Comments 2 Likes
While building guitars for the troops, I've finally completed one for myself.
'The Chief' is a 4-string electro/acoustic tenor guitar with a GuitarFuel on-board amp with tone and volume controls, ear bud jack, and speakers built into the body.
The design was inspired by an old radio I found at a yard sale. Maple front and back are joined with mahogany one-piece sides and back panels, walnut neck and maple fretboard make up the woodwork. Corian nut…
Continue LT Sullivan's Guitar
Posted on April 27, 2011 at 4:55pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
LT Virginia Sullivan's three-string CBG has been shipped to her in Afghanistan.
Here is a photo, but if you're interested in more, and some details, go to my blog http://totalrojoguitars.blogspot.com for a look.…
Continue 
'Maker's Mark' and 'Bad Acid'
Posted on April 12, 2011 at 8:33pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I delivered my latest commissioned build of a six-string CBG and a Monster Amp today. Rather than duplicate info, if you're interested please go to my blog http://totalrojoguitars.blogspot.com/ for a tour and information.
Comment Wall (76 comments)
- At 5:12pm on April 10, 2012,
Carlton F said… no trumpet jess ,and no cigar ....yamaha ..XS 650...
ive spent the last hour looking at your work on the link and will have to spend another hour looking at your own site...class act my friend .
- At 5:33pm on January 19, 2012,
The Phrygian Kid said… - Happy birthday you old fart :)
- At 4:32pm on December 1, 2011,
bemuzic said… Hi, thanks for the friend add : -)
- At 6:38pm on August 11, 2011,
Dan Sleep said… Jess, if you are going to be at York on the 27th, make sure you stop by my boot and say hi.
Dan
- At 4:37am on July 15, 2011,
laban.thompson said… Jess,
Just thought I would drop you a line and see how everything is going..... I really do appreciate the fact that you are building me a guitar. It really means a great deal to me, I wish more Americans were like you guys! God Bless!
- At 2:24pm on May 26, 2011,
Anthony Dennis said… - jess i sent the pics to your email, thanks again.
- At 12:04pm on May 26, 2011, Anthony Dennis said…
- Jess, thank you for what has to be the coolest thing ive ever recieved.
- At 10:43am on May 22, 2011, Anthony Dennis said…
Jess,
you know i couldnt wait, So i took a peek at my guitar. That thing is awesome i cant wait to actually get it! Thank you so much, wha you guys do on here is awesome. I will definately be posting pics when it gets here thanks for everything.
- At 9:48am on May 21, 2011, Anthony Dennis said…
- Oh yeah one more question you wouldn't happen to have an extra slide laying around would you!
- At 9:46am on May 21, 2011, Anthony Dennis said…
- Jess once again thanks a million, i dont even have to see it to know i will love it, it will always be my very first CBG and im sure not my last. thank you for taking the time out to show your appreciation. I will deffinately send photos and im sure i'll stay in touch.
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