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Digital tuners - use your phone

Started this discussion. Last reply by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw Nov 6, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes

A while ago I bought a clip on chromatic tuner on eBay. Came from China and didn't cost much but I wasn't really happy with it. Somehow it seemed a lot less accurate than my hearing. Eventually I…Continue

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Breaking News. Playing the (imaginary) banjo can land you in court

Started this discussion. Last reply by The Professor Mar 11, 2012. 38 Replies 3 Likes

A commuter accused of indecency on a train has walked free after telling a court he was strumming an imaginary banjo.Before Melvyn Webb was acquitted, the judge in his trial had informed the jury…Continue

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Slowpaw Brew (CD) by Slowpaw Steve T

Started this discussion. Last reply by Uncle John Feb 28, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I received a CD copy of "Slowpaw Brew" by Slowpaw Steve T. This really is an excellent collection of some of Steve's recent songs. There are nine tracks with lyrics tackling everything from current…Continue

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I need a microphone, but I need advice more.

Started this discussion. Last reply by MBliss Feb 22, 2012. 17 Replies 0 Likes

OK. So I seem to be at the point where I think I need a microphone. I would like to record the sound from my amp and it doesn't sound so good going from the amp output into the computer. I think the…Continue

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Stu Crane AKA aboynamedstu commented on Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's group London and nearby

"A couple of upcoming London(ish, Newham) gigs involving Cigar Box Guitars Next 3 Chords & A Lie gig: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/121491331371417/?notif_t=plan_edited Tin-Tone Army will be playing…"

Mar 25

Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw commented on Slowpaw Steve T's video

I've Always Been A One Man Band (Purgatory Hill Harp)

"Hi Steve. Good work on the song and a fine sound. All the best. John"

Feb 17

Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw replied to Bluesheart's discussion Lignum Vitae

"Hi Bruce. I have used it for bandsaw guides and each one lasts for years. As has already been said it is an oily wood. I would be cautious about glueing it to anything as the glue may not take readily. There may be advice on the internet on which…"

Feb 8

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Kent Duchaine

This is Kent Duchaine playing at the George Hotel in Lower Brailes, Oxfordshire, last night (Feb 4th). Great live performer. Sorry about the rubbish phone pic.

Feb 5

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steve chunk hales commented on Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's group London and nearby

"had a good night at the Ivy Leaf. going to try and get to whitechapel. love a bit of Ripper Blues."

Jan 31

Stu Crane AKA aboynamedstu commented on Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's group London and nearby

"3 Chords & A Lie (we performed as aboynamedstu at the Cambridge Festival last year) are playing in Whitechapel on the 6th of Feb if anyones around: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/470074473047131/"

Jan 31

steve chunk hales commented on Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's group London and nearby

"well i best get there early and sample some beers then"

Jan 30

Pyno commented on Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's group London and nearby

"Just a quick reminder to anybody in the area, Brickdust and Pyno will be playing at the Ivy Leaf in Dartford on Thursday 31st. Sorry Steve still don't know what time we are on but music starts at 8.30 so any time from then"

Jan 30

steve chunk hales commented on Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's group London and nearby

"any idea what time you are on yet?"

Jan 29

steve chunk hales commented on Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's group London and nearby

"be rude not to pop along then."

Jan 24

Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw commented on Mike Breen's video

First CBG Video

"Looks and sounds really nice. With an instrument like that I'm sure you will be playing well in no time."

Jan 17

Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw commented on John Wendell's video

The Indian - Cigar Box Guitar

"That's a really nice sounding instrument and very well played too."

Jan 17

Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw commented on Crow's video

Black Hole Sun - cigar box guitar instrumental - fretless three string slide!!!!

"That is very very nice. I love the subtle vibrato just on the beginning of some of the notes. You have really done something special with that song."

Jan 17

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Let me down easy - neanderpaul

"Superb. Such fine musicianship. A real treat to listen to."

Jan 17

Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw commented on ChickenboneJohn's video

Cigar Box Guitar - Setting the action at the nut

"Nice one John. Lots of good advice there."

Jan 17

Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw commented on JoeRocket2's video

Kris Bruders live at the 2nd Annual Kansas City Cigar Box Guitar Festival

"Good stomping playing and obviously appeals to all ages."

Jan 17

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Amazing Grace on double neck CBG

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I now have a website - please feel free to visit

Posted on October 14, 2011 at 4:00am 25 Comments 4 Likes

Hi.

I now have a little website up at:

www.roadkillmusic.co.uk

Please feel free to pop in and have a look. Comments welcome. If you like it enough to spread the word I would be grateful for that too.

Thanks and all the best.

John…

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At 10:44am on October 5, 2012, Howling Dick said…: Thanks John

Food for thought. Think Im gonna borrow a couple of my sons pedals to see if I can get the sound I want. He has a Fender 63 reverb pedal which may be the right thing.

HD

At 9:47am on October 5, 2012, Howling Dick said…: Well John, ya wouldn't want to be standin' at those crossroads in rush hour man!!!!

Unfortunately I missed Boxstock but I want to go to the next UK festiavl. We had a small gig with tintone army and aboycalledstu in London recently which was fun - Ill let you know the next one.

Checked out that amp youve got and seems like a lot of amp for £99. Im looking for something to mike up - at the moment Im going straight into laptop. I have a small fender champion 600 with a valve pre amp which has a really nice sound for a regular gittar but no effects. Are you happy with yours? - would you recommend or go for a multi effects pedal?(which I've never been keen on).

At 4:22pm on October 4, 2012, Howling Dick said…: Northamptonshire Delta. And yourself?

At 9:37am on October 2, 2012, Phil Aspill said…: Hi John - thanks for kind comment - I can't play any good that's why it was a short vid, if I get any better I will put up a longer one - Best, Phil.

At 4:19am on September 13, 2012, Darren "Deadman" Manion said…: Hi John

about the boxes pictured. I'm across in North Norfolk, so in the UK. I've literally just collected them from the auction yesterday so haven't really gone through them fully.

I have a show to get out of the way this weekend (we deal in vintage eyewear) so once that's over and done with I'll have time to go through them and takes some photo's and measurements etc.

What I can do is send you some pictures of the boxes across as I do so if you email me at darren@deadmensspex.com . Also let me know what sizes are best for you.

There are a lot of boxes. I'll be keeping some but the rest will be up for grabs (we need the room :oD )

All the best

Darren

At 2:43pm on August 7, 2012, Nancy kat said…: Glad your ok John-sounds like a fun BBQ- hope u have a great time! meow^^

At 8:31pm on June 24, 2012, Letha Allen said…: Hi John,

Just wanted to thank you for the nice compliments. Sorry it took me so long, but I have been away a while. You have a very distinctive voice, and I enjoy listening to you.

Have a great night

At 9:19am on June 3, 2012, Ron "Oily" Sprague said…: John,

Long time no hear from! How you been? Thanks for the comments on Boneyard Strut. I find that if I sit down for a 2-3 nights in the quiet hour after everyone's gone to bed, just plinking away, things like this begin to appear under my fingers. I haven't been so musically creative since I took up the guitar at age 17! And lyrics seem to sprout out of nowhere when I get on CBN and see some vids or hear other people's tunes. Working on getting the Townes Van Zandt CBG tribute album in the can, and continually writing lyrics, song snippets and full songs for my debut album, which I'm scheduling for year-end. Got another one in the works that sounds vaguely CCR / John Fogerty-ish. Will be traveling to Poland and the US later this summer for Little League baseball, as my 12-year-old son made the All Star Travel Team; wish we could stop off in England, catch a blues festival, and pay you a visit. One day.

At 1:54pm on May 28, 2012, Tor Börve said…: Thank you for adding me! I´m honoured!

At 6:11pm on May 22, 2012, Hippy Chip's guitars said…: Thanks John, that gitty actually belongs to his sister's husband, he was there for a visit, and seemed to enjoy playing it---I think I need to build him something even crazier---he's getting pretty good!!