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Hip Bone Slide

It's a good thing that we're not in junior high, because I could just imagine where this conversation could have ended up, if you know what I mean... As it is, I think that this would be one of the…

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Who gigs with what?
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Just curious how many of the builders on here are gigging musicians, and of those, who is gigging full time with their CBGs. I do a fair amount of gigging, but playing in a variety band limits the a…

Started this discussion. Last reply by NoxTerran Mar 1.

First build DONE!!!!!!

NIIIIICE!!!!!! Congrats on finishing your first build. I just started my third, and it is unbelievably addicting.

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Who's the King?

Also, in case you haven't seen Men In Black, Elvis is not dead, he just went home.

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Cigar Box Guitars Sep. 29, 2009

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Converted Stratslinger commented on Roosterman's photo 'The Screamin' Texan'

Uh, I think you took this picture upside down. Just kidding, the guitar looks great. I like the string through approach a lot.

March 5

Converted Stratslinger commented on Grizz's photo 'body with vents'

Awesome. The vents remind of a louvre job on a hot rod. Sweet.

March 5

Converted Stratslinger commented on Gibson's video 'Come on in my kitchen'

Awesome bluesy tone from that box. Nicely done.

March 5

Converted Stratslinger replied to Hip Bone Bellaire's discussion 'Hip Bone Slide'

March 5

NoxTerran replied to Converted Stratslinger's discussion 'Who gigs with what?'

absolutly, crow and I gig solely with our cbg's. he's on a 3 string slide, tuned AEa, i'm on a one string bass (we call it the diddlybass) that is just an A, and we have the "Dixie floorboard" aka "the electric porch" or stomp board, a box, bolted t…

March 1

Shane Speal replied to Converted Stratslinger's discussion 'Who gigs with what?'

Currently in use for my bar gigs: 1. My beat-to-hell Macanudo 3 string that I've been playing for 16+ years 2. Smokehouse 3-string fretted cbg 3. Daddy Mojo Dolorosa 4. Tomi-O 3-string electric w/P-90 pickup 5. RedDog 3-string 6. Back Porch Mojo dou…

March 1

Keni Lee Burgess replied to Converted Stratslinger's discussion 'Who gigs with what?'

I play on the subway platforms of NYC and on the streets while vacationing in Cape Cod during the Summer. I mainly play my 6 string CBG. Like you stated, it is eye candy. Being a resonator too and played bottleneck style definitely attracts more att…

March 1

Johnny Lowebow replied to Converted Stratslinger's discussion 'Who gigs with what?'

I perform exclusively on my builds with my one man band.

March 1

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Who gigs with what?

February 28

Bluesheart commented on Converted Stratslinger's photo '020'

NIce Slinger, looks serious!

February 28

Christopher Call commented on Converted Stratslinger's photo '020'

Nice work indeed!

February 27

Converted Stratslinger commented on Converted Stratslinger's photo '019'

All ready for a neck.

February 27

Converted Stratslinger commented on Converted Stratslinger's photo '020'

Inside the box. A view of the bracing for the bolt on neck.

February 27

Converted Stratslinger commented on Converted Stratslinger's photo '021'

Arturo Fuente box closed up.

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Converted Stratslinger replied to Christopher Call's discussion 'First build DONE!!!!!!'

NIIIIICE!!!!!! Congrats on finishing your first build. I just started my third, and it is unbelievably addicting.

February 27

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At 5:48pm on October 11, 2009, bairfoot cajun said…: thanks fer the friend request stratslinger,i sling a strat myself every once in a while. but the new interest in 1 2 3 4 string guitars have captivated my attention fer sure.

At 10:37pm on October 2, 2009, Bluesheart said…: Thanks man, hope you have fun in here. It seemed to me that with only three strings I might miss something, but so far 1/2 the strings is twice the fun!
Bruce

At 11:18pm on September 29, 2009, Tres Seaver said…: Welcome aboard! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.)

Most of all, have fun!

Tres.