"E-A-e will give open A of sorts. (Someone will correct me if I'm wrong on this)
To get open E tuning you need E-B-e. The tuning you suggest will be very useful to blues playing though.
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Thumbpicks, tell me all there is.
Started this discussion. Last reply by wes carl Nov 16, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
So, I'm looking to get into playing some slide guitar. I see a lot of guitarist using thumbpicks, but usually can't make out which kind. I know there's plastic ones and there's metal ones, I suppose…Continue
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Stubby replied to Marcus P. Clarke's discussion Op4en Tunings Blues in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar
Olaf Geurens left a comment for Stubby"He Stubby,
maybe. Glad to see other dutchies on here.
Just started to play though, BUT enjoying the ride!"
Stubby left a comment for Olaf Geurens"Hi Olaf, here's another Dutchy. Gladly accepting the friend request. Born in Utrecht, coincidence?
Olav "
Stubby replied to mark "mudcat" quigley's discussion challenged from here on out."I really admire your spirit! Keep that up and you'll be playing and building like before."
Stubby replied to sodbrother's discussion Has anyone seen this?"Who better to do these videos? Nice going KLB!"
Stubby left a comment for Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw"Hi John, thanks for the friend request, gladly accepted! I just checked out your website and videos, the double neck guitar had me in awe! That's such a good idea, I might just have to 'steal' ...hmmm somehow that joke doesn't…"
Stubby replied to Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's discussion Roadkill on the radio - Tonight - Monday"Congrats on the airplay, I'll be checking the website for the audio."
Stubby replied to John Stevenson's discussion Another scarf joint question."If you're (or anyone) nervous about the whole planing deal that most scarf joints will need after being cut with a mitre saw, you could decide to go the router way. Here's something I saw on TDPRi, which I will be using when I need to do…"
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Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More
Stubby replied to Dan Sleep's discussion 2011 Cigar Box Guitar Builders Challenge"Crystal clear! I'm starting my hunt for a cool looking box today. IN!"
Stubby replied to Dan Sleep's discussion 2011 Cigar Box Guitar Builders Challenge"Do we sign up for this Challenge? Where? This thread maybe? Or do we just name our build thread something like Stubby's 2011 Challenge build?
Do we post a video to prove the thing works properly? Any minimal requirements?
btw I am SOOOOOOOOO in!"
Stubby commented on Seaman Jay's blog post Photos on wood - how to transfer"Thanks Rafel! Very informative and really interesting! I'll be trying that out once I get my hands on some Mod Podge.
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"Thanks people, I just figured I owed it to all of you to share this video.
@swampapple jim; I hope you realise that's not me in the video. I only wish I had that voice.
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- At 12:58pm on December 13, 2011, Olaf Geurens said…
He Stubby,
maybe. Glad to see other dutchies on here.
Just started to play though, BUT enjoying the ride!
- At 4:30pm on November 17, 2011,
Keni Lee Burgess said… Thank you Stubby for your comment. I always wanted a CBG out of metal. A lot different than a wooden box. Built in distortion. LOL Enjoy.
- At 7:26am on November 14, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…
Thank you Stubby for joining my group. Add to the discussions or feel free to ask questions. Please check out my instructional video CDs:
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Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
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