"If you look at my page you will see my second build has dulcimer fretting but uses same scale length as a guitar. I find this very useful as you can use as both dulcimer and slide guitar. I use gdg tuning.
I find the fret calculator on the Stewmac…"
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Problem editing comments
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Sleep Jul 8, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Has anyone else experienced problems in editing comments in reply to a discussion? Usually after you have uploaded a comment it allows 15 min to edit. But sometimes I have noticed there is no…Continue
Anyone want to try a tri-can resonator?
Started Feb 23, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
I came across these cheap aluminium moulds on ebay which could be useful if you feel inclined to try a tri-can resonator. See Barefoot Cajun's tri-can resonator for ideas. Regards John D…Continue
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John Drake replied to Randy Burks's discussion Wanting to build a Dulcimer in the group Dulcimers and StrummersJohn Drake replied to Jim Sanders's discussion tail piece"Hi Jim, Have a look at the video on my home page called "Bridges and Tails". You might find some ideas that you like there. Regards John Drake"
John Drake left a comment for Johannes Eriksson"Hi Johannes,
I think the easiest way around your problem with staggered pole Strat pickups is to not use them! I guess you could adjust the bottom of the plate so that it sat on each of the poles but that would be a lot of work and you wouldn't…"
John Drake replied to Janne 63's discussion Chinese pickup."I've used them - purchased through eBay and found no problems except as someone has mentioned that they are a bit scratchy with first use when turning the knobs, but quickly stops with use. Check out some of the other goodies on Tmart as well…"
John Drake replied to Rob Uker's discussion converting home recordings to MP3"Look up "Audacity" in Google. Go to their site for information on recording to computer from various devices. Audacity lets you convert to MP3 and edit the recordings. Its a very powerful audio editor but best of all it is absolutely FREE.…"
John Drake replied to Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's discussion A plea for more information - posting photos"Rick Martin had a very informative post of his first build a little over a year ago (see http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/1st-build-and-how-i-did-it?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A197017)
At the time I made this comment:
"A very nice…"
John Drake replied to mr seitan's discussion setting out frets."That's a nice looking box - don't spoil it by being too rough and ready. You have got some good advice already. You have to decide on what scale you want ie what distance from nut to bridge. I made the following comment on another forum:
I…"
John Drake replied to Rand Moore's discussion Is there a problem with the Search engine part of CBN?"It's not working. In an earlier post I suggested to another member that he do a search for bridge ideas. Tried it for myself and it didn't work. Still not working. Regards John D"
KaptnKen commented on John Drake's video
Bridges & Tails
"These are great compilations you're doing, they're great idea generators. Keep it up and hope to see more...saves me from all that right clicking and "save as" nonsense :)"
John Drake replied to Mark Myers's discussion Need ideas for a bridge"Hi Mark,
Have a look at my video Bridges & Tails which is currently on page 6 of the video pages. Or click on this link HERE. Or do a search in the little box in the very top right corner of the CBN site - although the search function…"
John Drake replied to Rand Moore's discussion Again: Can a Bass Guitar Mag Pickup be used on a 4-stringer CBG with good results?"Another view
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John Drake replied to Rand Moore's discussion Again: Can a Bass Guitar Mag Pickup be used on a 4-stringer CBG with good results?"
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John Drake replied to mr seitan's discussion new to cbg, advice needed!"I'm in Australia and I get my peizos from Jaycar, so try Jaycar UK or have a look at this link (HERE) for Maplins in UK - they have piezo listed at UK 0.79 Regards John D"
Uncle John commented on John Drake's videoBridges & Tails
"Thanks John. Like Matt's stuff. Lots of good ideas and examples in your slide show. My thank yous."
My first build
Here are some photos of my first build. I am very happy with the results. Looks good and sounds good.
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 3:04pm on July 28, 2010,
Bear said…
- John -- Really well-made instruments! Got a question about the bar on the Partagas and Fuente guitars: What is that bar? Is it sitting on the pickup magnet(s) so it acts as an extension? I like it! Suits a cigar box guitar well.
- At 12:44pm on July 8, 2010,
Mike Willmouth said… - Here's my attempt at loading the How To Make A Headstock PDF file:
Making Cigar Box Guitar Headstocks.pdf
- At 7:54am on July 7, 2010, Mike Willmouth said…
- John, I did make a headstock PDF file but couldn't figure out how to post it on Cigar Box Nation. If you send me your email (or email me at jmikew@juno.com) I'll send it to you.
- At 10:17pm on March 27, 2010,
Bill Ludeman said… - Hi John, My Piezo blog is posted - let me know what you think, Bill
- At 2:12am on November 21, 2009,
Paul Thorley said… - Hi John,
As far as I know in pickups ,the more winds/stronger magnets you have, the fatter/louder the sound will be, so the bass pickups will probably work well. Bear in mind that electro-magnetic pickups respond mostly to the string movement, not the resonance of the actual guitar top so as long as your strings are steel you should be right.
- At 4:26am on November 17, 2009,
Mike Ptolomey said… - Hi John. Mike Ptolomey here. Yeah I did'nt add sound holes as I read in the manual I have that some people think it does'nt make a difference (I thought it would) so as this is my first try, and holes are easier to cut than fill, I would have a go without them first. Sounds ok and I have fitted a piezo pick up too. This guitar I bought as a kit of raw materials so it had all the bits except for the stainless screws I used for the bridge and nut, oh and the ab shell (that came from the beach). I did do all the shaping on the neck as it was timber stock.
- At 8:05am on November 14, 2009,
gary martin said… - Hi John its your friend on the GoldCoast Gary Martin and id be happy to go and get you some boxes from mermaid waters.Have a look at my photos to see what kind of boxes ive been geting there and within reason i could get some for you and send them down .they cost $5 for the labled boxes and $10 for the bare boxes.when i say bare ,unfortunately some have the government warning sticker on them ,but not all .
- At 9:31am on November 6, 2009,
Will Carter said… - Hi John, welcome to the fold mate! Good to see us up to 2 dozen....
- At 9:46pm on November 5, 2009,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, John! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
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