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One String Willie's Discussions
Who has a record or a CD out on here?
Replied Nov. 20, 2009
Post CBG Fest Report from Walla Walla
Replied Nov. 9, 2009
You gotta hit the string right (to make the music swing)
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This is the way I've done it--in principle it is just like building a CBG with a rectangular neck. Measure the diameter of the broomstick, then use a (Forstner) drill bit of the same diameter to drill two holes that just come to the top edge of the…
I'll do whatever you need me to!
Best regards, Willie
Ok, I'm putting it out here... I've been working behind-the-scenes with York PA businesses and organizations about hosting a massive Cigar Box Guitar Fest at the end of August, 2010.
Bonjour a tous-
Je suis desole que je repond un peu en retard--pour un diddley bow traditionel construit d'une planche de bois, la corde traditionelle est "fil a balai"--fil d'acier sauve d'un vieux balai. Je vende nouveau fil a balai (longueur ~ 8…
Hi James-
I live in Salford township, Montgomery county about halfway between Allentown and Philadelphia.
BTW we went to Shane's gig this past Friday, and we were looking for the other PA CBN members. Ya'll missed a great show!
Best regards, Will…
Doc Oakroot shared this a few years ago--its' a web site that lists open mics
http://openmikes.org/
Some of the info is outdated, but it is another place to start looking.
Best regards, Willie
A cigar box guitar was meant to be played!!! Cigar Box Nation is encouraging all its members to get out and perform in public. Find an open mic and PLAY. Then come in here, post pictures and setlists and exchange ideas. Tune up and rock out.
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 8:32pm on January 28, 2010,
Rev. Nix said… - Thank you very much! Im shooting for mid March for the first show. I will keep you posted. Thanks again.
- At 3:04pm on November 20, 2009,
bemuzic said… - whoops meant less is more!! (think I said more is less??)
- At 6:22am on November 20, 2009,
Fiddler said… - Hello, bjr it is the abbreviation of hello
Salut, bjr c'est l'abréviation de bonjour
Amicalement Jean Pierre
- At 11:16am on November 5, 2009,
Tj said… - Hi Willie,
Thanks for the comment. CGB world is simple but so deep that's my first impression over here....
Best Regards,
Tj
- At 11:14pm on October 7, 2009,
Knotlenny said… - Hey Dave!
Thanks for the kind comment on my video. Hope all is well!
k
- At 4:33pm on October 7, 2009,
Skeesix said… - I'm not sure what I did, but you're welcome. I've enjoyed reading about your one-string projects and hearing you play.
- At 7:23pm on September 23, 2009,
Jimmycakes401 said… - I think it sounds pretty good. I've never had one. Had help from a friend with the wiring. Email advise is the best. No hum. I'm hoping to get some video up of each of my new Addam's builds asap. Things are tight with all the shows I've got going on. But I'll get to it. Will post soon.
- At 9:44am on September 10, 2009,
Lawnmoverman said… - Hi again Willy!
Thanks for the friendship, here to!
Feels good to have you as a friend, almost everywhere :-)
Best regards
Magnus
- At 4:31pm on August 24, 2009,
Keni Lee Burgess said… - Hello,
I have started a CBN group entitled, "How to Play CBG" It is my hope and intention to encourage the "Wealth of Talent" here on the Nation to share their knowledge and skill to further the CBG movement. Please consider contributing an instructional "video" link to this group. If you are a viewer seeking instruction, please feel free to write. If you have any suggestions or know other players who you think may want to post instructional "video" links, please contact me. Thank you for your interest and support, Keni Lee
- At 3:31pm on August 10, 2009,
Andrew Christopher Deighton said… - Thanks for the add,
Your a inspiration to my diddley boow building and peforming , your work is awesome.
Regards,
Andy
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