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biscuite bridge

Started this discussion. Last reply by ChickenboneJohn Feb 15, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes

I am building a resonator guitar with a cone kindly given to me from a guy of here,does the bicuite have to be any special thickness of wood? as it would help me if I could make another one a little…Continue

old newby to cbg

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mal Chilvers Jan 16, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hi Guys I have just found out about CBG and I would really love to make a resonator cbg,today on e bay I bought a stainless steel storage tin measuring 8.5" in diameter and 2.5"deep will this be to…Continue

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My new one!

May 16

Mal Chilvers liked Yellowbelly Flatt's video

BEGINNING SLIDE UKULELE

Apr 18

Yellowbelly Flatt replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"I have managed to download a really basic video covering the very basic first steps in starting to play slide cigar box/ukulele. The sound is poor but I hope that it helps. You can find it on my page - Yellowbelly Flatt"

Apr 17

Mal Chilvers replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion tabs in the group Three string guitars

"Cheers mate would really apreciate it Mal"

Apr 13

Kalmario replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion tabs in the group Three string guitars

"mad busy at the moment, will see if I can have a go on sunday. cheers Cliff "

Apr 12

Mal Chilvers replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"That would be good for me too Cheers Mal"

Apr 4

Yellowbelly Flatt replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"That's a really nice piece of playing. Sure, I can get you started and improvising quite quickly, I hope. Although I tend to be a 'raucous' player, I can play in a style like the you tube video."

Apr 3

Loco replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"Well, I don't know much well nothing about slide playing .. So the basics first...I was inspired my this video on YouTube... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GbVu0mPPblE He's a really good player and plays a lot of slide baritone…"

Apr 3

Yellowbelly Flatt replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"Hi there Loco. I hope that you find these strings as good as I do. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing you finished design. I'm gigging this weekend and next week, but then I have some time,so might as well put a basic instructional…"

Apr 3

Loco replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"Yellowbelly, I too ordered some... I ordered two sets as soon as you told me the code. The I wanted to get my set so I put on my new build once it's done. Better grab them while they are still in stock guys!"

Apr 3

Yellowbelly Flatt replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"Yes Mal. I get mine from Janica's music shop in Nottingham. An e-bay seller that I have used many times and offer a premium service. I have just ordered 3 sets @ £3.15 per set, post…"

Apr 3

Mal Chilvers replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"Hi guys the strings yellowbelly sugested are on e bay at this moment Mal(Uk)"

Apr 3

Dan DiMarco replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

" Hopefully this will help you, http://ukulelehunt.com/2009/04/15/slide-ukulele/"

Apr 1

Yellowbelly Flatt replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"Good question Mal, no. For the 'smaller' ukuleles you would tune to C. The chord of C uses notes C E and G, so you would drop the top string - the A - to a G to give the 'Spanish' tuning. For 'Vestapol' tuning in the…"

Mar 31

Mal Chilvers replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"I would be very interested but would my cigar box tenor tune that way Mal"

Mar 31

Yellowbelly Flatt replied to Mal Chilvers's discussion Slid uke in the group Cigar Box Ukulele

"My factory built ukes don't have truss rods but the string tension seems to be very similar to the Martin 'proper' ukulele strings that I use on other baritone factory built ukes. The necks have remained undamaged but it is up…"

Mar 30

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At 7:26am on February 16, 2013, Michael Fred Johnson said…: Thanks for the invitation Mal

At 7:51am on February 4, 2013, Michael Fred Johnson said…: Hi Mal

Saw your post about wanting a uke built.I have a piece of western red cedar left over from this pair of ukes, it's not perfect (a couple of small resin voids and a slight discolouration towards one end) amazingly it is 8 7/8" wide and about 12" long before it starts to narrow.Let me know your thoughts about a spec.

Michael

At 9:28am on November 16, 2012, lal germain said…: bit dear at the moment mal what with christmas coming up and me in a drunken moment telling my eldest i will get him a new xbox this year for christmas

not to dear though i will message you after christmas

At 6:59am on September 26, 2012, howling said…: Hey mal how you getting on with the guitars?

At 6:38am on September 24, 2012, Randy S. Bretz said…: the original Mojobone Works bone/wood ..." half n half " slides.....C.B.Gitty ships international to.

At 7:25pm on September 16, 2012, howling said…: Sorry sent you an inbox rather than a comment still getting used to this place

At 5:14pm on August 13, 2012, shane wagstaff said…: Hi Mal .

I have made a few of these reso's with that uke cone . couple on the nation on my page . Take a look .

Yea mate i would put it together for you and no cost to you at all .

Regards

Shane

At 6:45am on August 12, 2012, shane wagstaff said…: Hi Mal .

Thanks for the friends request Happy to accept .

All the best .

Shane .

At 1:07pm on July 31, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Mal for your friendship. Please check out my instructional video CDs:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee

At 4:36am on June 27, 2012, bemuzic said…: hi, thanks for the friend add...mmm do you mean the Red Dog Test? That was done a long time ago. I think just a bit of reverb...