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KaptnKen
- Salem, VA
- United States
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Danelectro Ho-Dad...any opinions?
Started this discussion. Last reply by otis Mar 25, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I'll probably be getting a HoneyTone next week but was wondering if anyone has had any experiences with the Ho-Dad. It looks interesting, just wondering if it's worth the extra.Continue
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KaptnKen joined Grease Stains's group
Greasy's Easy Chords
Since i started playing these cbg's i've been wishing i had a chord book. A recent attemp to teach myself music theory gave me the idea to try to share anything i learn to help myself memorize what i've learned, and give ppl a sort of Chord Book. this will be a work in progress, so please be patient!See More
KaptnKen commented on neanderpaul's video
neanderpaul - come back baby - cigar box guitar
"Damn boy! You got some pipes on you! All around super is all I can say."
KaptnKen commented on neanderpaul's video
neanderpaul live looping Festiva lifting II cigar box guitar
"Holy Guacamole! Love it! Bend them strings till they break man :)"
KaptnKen joined Habanera Hal's group
Sell Those Puppies!
A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build. Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't. Where do you find your buyers? See More
KaptnKen replied to Keni Lee Burgess's discussion Upcoming York PA CBG Fest 8/27/11 - Hello from Keni Lee"Looks like some things have popped up at the last minute that's gonna keep me from the festival this year. So I'll have to catch you at the next one Keni. Enjoy and have fun!"
KaptnKen commented on Ellwood T. Bear's event The Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival • August 27, 2011"Well, darn...some things have popped up at the last minute and it doesn't look like I'll be able to make it after all this year. Oh well, next year's will be even better, right? Everybody enjoy themselves, post lots of of pics and…"
KaptnKen replied to George Durbin's discussion Dazed & cornfused......... in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Scale length is the length of the string between nut and bridge, or as you say, inside to inside. It's the free length of string that can vibrate. First thing to do is settle on a scale length you want to use. I tend to use a 24.5" (or…"
Keni Lee Burgess left a comment for KaptnKen"Thank you KaptnKen. Looking forward to meeting you too and all my CBN friends. 17 Days till PA CBG Fest !!! Enjoy."
KaptnKen replied to Keni Lee Burgess's discussion Upcoming York PA CBG Fest 8/27/11 - Hello from Keni Lee"Yeah, looking forward to see you there Keni"
KaptnKen commented on Ellwood T. Bear's event The Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival • August 27, 2011"After last year, wouldn't miss this for anything! Putting faces with people is great and look forward to seeing even more of you."
KaptnKen replied to David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars's discussion Different wood types in the group Three string guitars"I've been using poplar 1X2"s from the DIY store and then putting a walnut fretboard on it. I've been building 3 strings and haven't noticed any bowing yet with that combination. It's not as heavy as the oak neck so it…"
Keni Lee Burgess commented on KaptnKen's photo
Number 6
"I liked the look of the neck from the back, so I had to stop by your page to check out the whole kit and kaboodle. If you now what I mean. Very nice work. Enjoy playing her, Keni Lee"
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2nd build done!
Posted on February 26, 2010 at 3:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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… Continue
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 3:08pm on August 9, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…
- Thank you KaptnKen. Looking forward to meeting you too and all my CBN friends. 17 Days till PA CBG Fest !!! Enjoy.
- At 9:25am on November 2, 2010,
Lost Tone said… - Cheers Ken. Hope to make some more noise with the widowmaker some time soon.
- At 4:49pm on September 23, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…
- Thank you KaptnKen for your comment. I am sorry for putting tempation in your path. ebay is definitely a double edge sword. Items you thought you would never find...purchasing things you really don't need. You gotta take the good with the bad. Enjoy???
- At 9:51am on September 6, 2010,
James Cowhey said… - Yep, and part of the fun was going to Harbor Freight Tools to pick out a couple of planes and a little jewelers hammer for fretting. I'm taking my time with fitting the neck-through (is that a term?) to the box. I don't have too much experience with fine fitting wood like that. But, it's going well... used a box I didn't care too much about, so I'll probably start a second one after this one with a nicer box. Photos to come...
Have a restful Labor Day!
- At 9:07pm on September 4, 2010, James Cowhey said…
- Hey KaptnKen, I enjoyed our conversation at the fest in York last week. You gave me some good advice about diving right in without overthinking my first build. I started yesterday and it's starting to come together... slow but sure...
- At 5:19am on August 30, 2010,
wes carl said… - i had a great time & enjoyed hooking up with some of the people from the nation. hope to get together again
- At 7:24am on July 29, 2010,
Howling 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!
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