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Martyn Hartley commented on Careless John's video
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Hobo Express Cigar Box Guitar

"Great stuff John What gear did you use to record that?"
Apr 30
Martyn Hartley commented on Careless John's video
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Shane Wagstaffs Dreamcatcher Box

"Another cracking build John. Don't know how you find the time to be so prolific. Not that I am jealous (much!)"
Feb 5
Martyn Hartley commented on Careless John's photo
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Death Player

"Another inspiring piece John - I love it! Brings a whole new meaning to "fingerpicking""
Jan 24
Martyn Hartley commented on Mountain Voodoo (G B Miller)'s photo
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fishbox

"Lovely picture - your customer should be well pleased!"
Jan 22
Martyn Hartley joined Andy Stone's group
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Cigar Box Ukulele

Does your cigar box contain a jumping flea?
Jan 21
Martyn Hartley commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming
"Hi Gary My 4 string is currently tuned GDGB Sounds good and is easy to play - but what's best for you will depend on what you want to play"
Jan 14
Martyn Hartley commented on Careless John's photo
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Make your Own 2

"Great John I will have 5 please. Where do I send the 25c's?"
Jan 14
Martyn Hartley commented on Careless John's photo
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Bob Marley Burning

"Another fabulous burning John. How long have these been on the go? You taking commissions for portraits? "
Jan 11
Martyn Hartley commented on Careless John's photo
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Bob Dylan Wood Burning

"Cracking job John. Thought both the face and the body were outstanding - superb detail and contrasting on the burn. Not sure about the hair - didn't seem quite "in character" but can't fault the execution. Certainly…"
Jan 10
Martyn Hartley commented on bemuzic's video
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Demo of 2 String CBG and 2 String CBG Bass

"Ohh I like those Be. I was a player in the dim and distant past, and was thinking of building a CBG bass for my next project If it sounds as good as yours, will be well delighted Thanks for the inspiration!"
Jan 8
Martyn Hartley left a comment for Careless John
"Hi John thanks for the mail. Would certainly be happy to share ideas and experiences. However I don't really consider myself an artist - more of a woodworker with an interest in decorating my work. I have previously made and decorated Canoe…"
Jan 3
Careless John commented on Martyn Hartley's photo
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CBG 4

"Nice burning Martyn .... gives me an idea for one...!!! how does she sound ..?"
Jan 2
Uncle John commented on Martyn Hartley's photo
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CBG 4

"Wow!   Nice."
Jan 2
Martyn Hartley posted photos
Jan 2
Martyn Hartley joined Braille's group
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Percussion Anyone?

Cigar box guitar players can lay down the rythm, but who lays down the groove? This groups is for the percussion player in all of us, lets see/hear/and feel your homemade percussion instruments.
Oct 14, 2012
Martyn Hartley replied to George Sales's discussion 6 string truss rod
"Haven't done it but you could cut a channel with a plough plane. I admit to still owning such tools, but can't remember the last time they were used..."
Sep 5, 2012

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At 8:08pm on November 28, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…

Thank you Martyn for joining my group. Feel free to add to the discussions or ask questions. Please check out my instructional video CDs:

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

Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee

 
 
 

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