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Landfill Harmonic, Blows my mind!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Naz Nomad Dec 19, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like

If you haven't experienced the Landfill Harmonic yet, you HAVE to check it out!…Continue

Built-in amp

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ukecansam Dec 22, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Just for a giggle, I decided to complete my latest build with a mini-amp built-into the guitar body. Anybody else try this? I used a Future Kit FK672 because it is small and comes with a microphone…Continue

Cardboard vs. Wood

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeffrey Christensen Dec 2, 2010. 16 Replies 0 Likes

I cut into a Don Thomas box to start a build and found the surfaces were made of Cardboard. I was surprised as the box felt so solid. So I switched to an Arturo Fuente box that I had handy, but I…Continue

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Condenser mic pickup

Started this discussion. Last reply by BenBob Nov 5, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes

I made my first CBG and was surprised at how well it sounded acoustically. Not loud, but good tone. I put in a traditional piezo. And it got that nice twang to it. I decided to experiment to see if…Continue

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"First time for a full 6 stringer. Never had an interest until I ran across this HUGE Shrader cigar box. hen went the Frankenstein route with parts from old guitars lying around. It actually sounds real good with a couple Ibenez…"

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First time for a full 6 stringer. Never had an interest until I ran across this HUGE Shrader cigar box. Then went the Frankenstein route with parts from old guitars lying around. It actually sounds real good with a couple Ibenez pickups. It's…

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Mark Reaney replied to Cristina Santillan's discussion currently deployed and looking for a builder! in the group CBGs for Service Members

"Christina, Send a message to Dan Sleep with your address and he will forward it on to me. Then we can get this gitty on its way! Mark"

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Mark Reaney replied to Cristina Santillan's discussion currently deployed and looking for a builder! in the group CBGs for Service Members

"Here's pic of a three stringer if you want to go that way. This is a experiment with a built-in mini-amp inside. Cheers, Mark"

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Mark Reaney replied to Cristina Santillan's discussion currently deployed and looking for a builder! in the group CBGs for Service Members

"Hmmm... Don't have any six stringers, but I have a three string cigar box ready to be shipped. Mark"

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"once again , MarkThanx ,for providing joy to those who gave their all for us.Dave got yer email and is super excited.That warms my heart"

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"Vinnie, I got the address from Dan via email. I'll send it out right away! Cheers Mark"

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Mark Reaney replied to David Delahuerta's discussion Awesome Cigar Box - Matched!! in the group CBGs for Service Members

"Hey David, I was just wondering if your CBG showed up. If so, is it in one piece? Mark"

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"hmmmm a condenser mike must b extensively hot .,great soundhole detail"

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At 11:46am on February 2, 2013, Downtown Vinnie said…: once again , MarkThanx ,for providing joy to those who gave their all for us.Dave got yer email and is super excited.That warms my heart

At 11:17pm on January 25, 2013, Downtown Vinnie said…: Thank you so much . he is a good man ,We will get him on video. vwufodave03@gmail.com is his Email,If ya want to give him a tracking number.Dave really appreciates it , so do I,Ive known him for 25 yrs.This is a great deed ,my friend

At 3:06pm on December 19, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Hello Mark,

If you are interested in learning to play CBG, please consider my instructional video CDs:

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

CD 4: 3 string CBG

CD 5: 4 string CBG

On CD 4, I provide tablature for our Stormy Monday performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZaXYANbYK0

Happy Holidays

Enjoy, Keni Lee