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Kirsten Macfarlane posted a status

"Attempting my first scarf joint...and my first tin CBG...eep"

Nov 23, 2012

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Kirsten Macfarlane liked fourstring phil's photo

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Oct 11, 2012

Kirsten Macfarlane posted a status

"trying not to throw my near complete neck out the window, as the angle is all wrong and I have to re-do it. Third times the charm!!"

Jul 21, 2012

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Kirsten Macfarlane commented on Kirsten Macfarlane's photo

First Build

"Thanks, I can only get the plain looking ones, on the plus side only $2! for two!! But I got some fancy ones on the way from cb gitty!"

Jul 7, 2012

Lane Anderson commented on Kirsten Macfarlane's photo

First Build

"Nicely done. I like the sound hole cover"

Jul 7, 2012

Kirsten Macfarlane posted a photo

First Build

Monte Cristo box, pine neck (cant get any fancier wood in New Zealand without it costing too much, but it holds up quite well). Oh acoustic, quite loud thanks to the strainer sound hole!

Jul 6, 2012

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Kirsten Macfarlane joined Andy Stone's group

Cigar Box Ukulele

Does your cigar box contain a jumping flea?

Jul 6, 2012

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Kirsten Macfarlane posted a status

"Currently going to try soldering my 4string into an electric uke cbg! for a friend, figure uke be easier than open tuning!!"

Jul 5, 2012

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Kirsten Macfarlane joined Randy S. Bretz's group

Dulcimers and Strummers

This group is opened to everyone that builds, plays or just likes the sound of a dulcimer. Both the strum and lap types, it`s all in the fretting.

Jun 29, 2012

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Kirsten Macfarlane joined Slowpaw Steve T's group

Four String Cigar Box Guitars

Group for those who are interested to find out more and swap ideas for builds, chords and tunings for these versatile instruments!

Jun 23, 2012

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Kirsten Macfarlane posted a status

"Starting work on a 4string uke, but practicing my fretting first!"

Jun 20, 2012

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Kirsten Macfarlane commented on Mark "Fatt Max" Hill's group New Zealand CBG Movement

"Yuss a $4 hobby hacksaw from The Warehouse works for fretting! Thats a win, had to tell you guys cos no other forum would understand the whole warehouse thing!! Anyway not pretty fretting I'm just attempting it, but so far its staying in, just…"

Jun 19, 2012

Kirsten Macfarlane liked Mitchell Montgomery's discussion First Concert Uke

Jun 18, 2012

Kirsten Macfarlane joined Andy Stone's group

CBG wiring & electronics.

Want to plug that thing in? Here's a place to share ideas about pickups (Both magnetic and piezo) and wiring in volume and tone control, the best options in output jacks, and more!Remember that C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply is the one-stop shop for all of your CBG Electronics needs!See More

Jun 9, 2012

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Kirsten Macfarlane replied to Glenn Reither's discussion fretting tutorial updated in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Do you recommend getting a fret saw? (they're hard to get where I am!) I'm going to practice fretting before I commit it to a build! (I've only made 1 cbg thus far hehe :D) But thanks this is handy!!"

Jun 8, 2012

Kirsten Macfarlane joined Rand Moore's group

Home Made Resonator Boxes 101, v.2.0

Beginning Box Building. Nothing too fancy, but functional. For people who don't have easy access to cigar boxes. Other home made non-rectangular box resonator discussions are also welcome.See More

Jun 8, 2012

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