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Converted Stratslinger
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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…

Replied Mar 6

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.

Replied Feb 28

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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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
Awesome. The vents remind of a louvre job on a hot rod. Sweet.
March 5
Awesome bluesy tone from that box. Nicely done.
March 5
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 coolest things ever!
March 5
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
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
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
I perform exclusively on my builds with my one man band.
March 1
Converted Stratslinger added a discussion
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 amount of songs that I play on my CBG.   I have to…
February 28
NIce Slinger, looks serious!
February 28
Nice work indeed!
February 27
All ready for a neck.
February 27
Inside the box. A view of the bracing for the bolt on neck.
February 27
Arturo Fuente box closed up.
February 27
Converted Stratslinger added 3 photos
February 27
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.
At 10:12pm on September 29, 2009, AKA.WILLARDJ. said…
WELCOME,,,howdy NE...blues man...
 
 

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