"Hi Guys!...Glad ot be on board....Hoping to get some insight on making banjo...Want to build a cigar box or tin can...but l have a opening mind...Some time it get muddy lol"
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Jim burt
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4 strings
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Lanford Apr 14, 2012. 10 Replies 1 Like
what is the rule of thumb on a 4 string CBG?...What sting and keys you tune it in?Continue
Tuning
Started this discussion. Last reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars Mar 20, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I been poping my strings...I use a good name brand and a tuner...Could it be I tuning the string to tight...Continue
Neck size
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Beatty Dec 16, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Is there a rule on neck size?...I believe my neck might be to short 31"..I want to add fret to it.Continue
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Jim burt joined econnofoot's group
Banjo Players Unite!
Just a place for all things banjo, 5 String, Tenor, Plectrum...and of course DIY creations.
Jim burt joined Shane's group
Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building
Here's where the freaks hang out. Get the inside scoop on wild cigar box guitar designs, advancements and experiments. Not for the timid builder!See More
Jim burt commented on Shane's group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Hey guy!...I want to build a cigar box banjo...Can any one give me a a jump start?..In need of info lol..."
Jim burt commented on Jim burt's video
1 Arm Dan Rusell on a 3 neck CBG
"If you like 1 Arm Dan Guitar....Check out where he got it...Nickel Cigar Box Guitar...They have a kool web site..."
Jim burt commented on Jim burt's photo
1 Arm Dan Russell 3 neck cbg
"One Arm Dan is playing a guitar build by Nickel Cigar Box Guitar in Alabama...They have a web site....It KOOL!"
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:08am on January 4, 2013,
MBliss said… Hi Jim!
Welcome and thanks for joining the Intermediate builders tips and tricks forum!
Please feel free to let me know if theres anything I can help you with.
Mark
- At 9:53am on March 22, 2012,
Uncle John said… Hi Jim. Glad to have you for a nation friend. Liked your two gits and the photo of the good boxes find. Gits sound good in the demo vid.
- At 10:20pm on March 16, 2012,
Richard G Caudill said…
yes indeed ,, we b friends !!!
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scale length and fret placement
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