"3/4" x 1/2" copper crossover - $1.37 at Home Depot, fits my pinkie finger perfectly, and allows for sliding on all strings or just the 1 and 2 strings, or jsut the 3 and 4, on a 4-string. Takes practice, but it works for me."
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Finished a UKE and a few misc pics
Started this discussion. Last reply by chris spaugh Apr 17, 2010. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Well I finished my first UKE and took a few pics of my little shop and two others on the bench waiting for some parts. Had a few requests for pics of the cookie tin banjo and so here are a few before…Continue
Is it just me?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diydc Sep 25, 2009. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I am now on my seventh or so build and it is starting to get a little easier and now I find myself making them just a little more complicated. I just finished a cookie tin style with a highly…Continue
Boxes anyone....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stacey Sep 21, 2009. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I am heraing that the UK guys have a hard time finding boxes. So I have a few local shops here and I am willing to buy the boxes and ship them to you if you cover all the costs. I am not going to…Continue
Dang I am hooked
Started this discussion. Last reply by Starfish, darling Sep 19, 2009. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I dont know about you all but I am just hooked and going nuts with these dang CBG. I even have got two other people into it and they are building now. I am now looking for stuff everywhere I go. I am…Continue
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HOGS GRUNT replied to Kevin Morgan's discussion Stubby Slide"I've got an old phosphor bronze tractor wheel bushing. Best thing I have ever used. Fits my finger a treat.
Hogs."
Sharon Porter replied to Kevin Morgan's discussion Stubby Slide"Just ordered one of your stubby ones today!"
Sanddraggin replied to Kevin Morgan's discussion Stubby Slide"I use motorcycle handle bars. I cut them to what ever length I feel that day."
Ice Bob replied to Kevin Morgan's discussion Stubby Slide"my fav is a brass one my freind made the chrome one was store bought but i shortened it i also have a wine bottle neck they all sound different. try out a few some might fit your style some may not. for me it has to go from the end of my finger to…"
ED (Bad Finger) replied to Kevin Morgan's discussion Stubby Slide"I have a handful of 3/4" steel bushings I picked up from Lowes and a local hardware store. They come in lengths of 1, 2 and 3 inches. They are a couple bucks a piece and are good 'n heavy.
Here's a vid of the first time I…"
wes carl replied to Kevin Morgan's discussion Stubby Slide"I use a Mudslide Stubby they are ceramic & work good for me Ya should be able to get em local"
The Phrygian Kid replied to Kevin Morgan's discussion Stubby Slide"Nation member John Stax makes these ones for $15
he's a real decent guy and works in a metal working profession, so theyre a top quality product. His website is here http://cigarboxguitar.com.au/slides.htm"
Sharon Porter replied to Kevin Morgan's discussion Stubby Slide"Me, too. I am not handy and tools are dangerous in my hands!"
Todd 'T-Bone' Boyd left a comment for Kevin Morgan"Hey Kevin! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The guy I told you about is up in Dufur. Here's the site: http://www.curlykoa.com/ It looks to be a bit more…"
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- At 1:49pm on November 29, 2011, Todd 'T-Bone' Boyd said…
Hey Kevin! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The guy I told you about is up in Dufur. Here's the site: http://www.curlykoa.com/ It looks to be a bit more spendy than we had hoped, but take a gander anyway! Hope to talk to you soon.
- At 7:28am on September 10, 2009,
Church said… - I have some slides still. Let me know what length you'd like as well as an approximate internal diameter and I will see if I one with those measurements. Send me a message with your specs.
- At 2:47am on September 1, 2009,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, Kevin! You'll find lots of helpful people and information here about all things CB(G,U,B). Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos). Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
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