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F--- the blues.

Oh that just sucks...big time! Hang in there, it'll all turn out better for ya in the end. Be looking for you in PA. And, contrary to Jon, third time was the charm for me but hey, don't use me as an…

Replied Jun 29

First CBG just about done - Looks good, but won't stay tuned...

Along with what everyone else has suggested, take a look at how your tuners are mounted. The way the tension from the strings are on the posts, it would tend to pull the gear on the post away from th…

Tagged: beginners

Replied Jun 6

My first CBG Gorilla Glue NO?

Replied Apr 1

How did you get started???

I had known about CBG's for years but not more than that. Had played a bit of 6 string guitar a long time ago but was never a good player in any sense of the word, somewhat intimidated by all the peo…

Replied Mar 30

 

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KaptnKen replied to David Bilan's discussion 'Padron 4000 box - first build questions' in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
Hi David and welcome to the madness! I'll take a stab at your questions but bear in mind its just my opinions...other may have other and better reasons :) I'd pull the liner strips out and save them for some other use. They just take up space and m…
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KaptnKen commented on C. B. Gitty (Ben)'s photo 'Potential Product: Skull Tuner'
Oh that is just freaking wicked! Black ones...yes!
July 16
KaptnKen commented on MJohnson's video 'Drumming and making noise ... not really music'
I'm liking it...lots!
June 30
KaptnKen commented on bemuzic's video 'Three guitars accompanied by a tractor'
Good beat, easy to dance to...I give it a 9 with a chuckle factor of 11 :) That is just wonderful!
June 30
KaptnKen commented on Randy S. Bretz's photo 'Experimental D-bow'
Now that's slicker than snot on a doorknob...very cool!
June 28
KaptnKen replied to Crow's discussion 'F--- the blues.'
Oh that just sucks...big time! Hang in there, it'll all turn out better for ya in the end. Be looking for you in PA. And, contrary to Jon, third time was the charm for me but hey, don't use me as an example :)
June 28
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KaptnKen replied to matthew r hollinger's discussion 'my first build' in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
Nice build! I like your sound hole design, just may have to steal it :) Yep, yer hooked alrighty...good to admit it right from the start. Is it strictly acoustic or did you put a piezo in there also?
June 18
KaptnKen commented on kenrg's video 'I built myself a little cigar box geetar'
Nobody would know how tickled you are about it either! I dig the enthusiasm. Looks like your first build turned out well. You are planning a second (and a third, and a fourth, and...) aren't you?
June 11
KaptnKen replied to kenrg's discussion 'First CBG just about done - Looks good, but won't stay tuned...'
Along with what everyone else has suggested, take a look at how your tuners are mounted. The way the tension from the strings are on the posts, it would tend to pull the gear on the post away from the worm gear on the knob just a wee bit. That tiny…
June 6
KaptnKen commented on KaptnKen's photo '3rd build body'
Mark, Thanks for the compliment. It sounds every bit as good as it looks...good volume and tone. Actually, I like the way it sounds acoustically that I rarely plug it in.
April 20
MichaelS commented on KaptnKen's photo 'My 3rd build'
Very nice overall look, good job.
April 20
MichaelS commented on KaptnKen's photo '3rd build body'
Looks nice, your tailpiece looks like some of mine, great minds think alike eh. I'm digging the Rickenbacher sound hole. I wonder what the called it, it's not an F shape more like an A to me. : )
April 20
Mark Lillo commented on KaptnKen's photo '3rd build body'
Nice build. Does it sound as good as it looks?
April 20

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2nd build done!

Found an excuse to do a second build! Giving this one as a gift to a friend. Decided to build it the same as the first since that one worked out so well so I wanted to make sure that the gift would work out well. The experiments and dodgy craftsmanship I keep for myself. This one is built just about exactly like the first except it's a bit sturdier. With the first one, remove one screw and the whole thing will literally fall apart. This one, the lid is glued to the neck and then secured to the b… Continue

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At 7:24am on July 29, 2010, Howlin' Dick said…
Well Ken - whilst my children who know everything may disagree, I beleive there aint no substitute for experience. Enjoy the day my friend. Sure the weathers fine in Virginia but its a Bit cold here in UK ! (this is our summer)
At 4:05pm on June 26, 2010, neanderpaul said…
Howdy neighbor.
At 12:02am on March 29, 2010, J.Hofmann said…
Hey there Kaptn! ...the piece I used for the bridge is a Turnbuckle - Saddle bolt. It comes with an eyebolt and a hook. Also found ones without the dip or "saddle", gonna try one of those next. Hope all is well.
At 7:09pm on March 25, 2010, J.Hofmann said…
Hey Kaptn, I forgot the name of the bolt I used for the bridge but I'll be goin' back to get another one soon...I'll let ya know!
At 12:14pm on February 22, 2010, Dianne Woods said…
Hey KaptnKen, that is a great idea with the pivot. If you don't mind, I will try it on mine. You are the roll making the CBGs. Keep up the great work.
At 8:12pm on February 21, 2010, Dianne Woods said…
Hey KaptnKen, Very nice first build, great job. What are you using on the tailpiece to keep the strings from cutting the wood? I tried brass gromlets, it bent them when I tightened the strings.
At 11:56pm on January 20, 2010, Tres Seaver said…
Welcome aboard, Keng! 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!


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