Henry Garza of Los Lonely Boys
Henry Garza of Los Lonely Boys, and my good friend Nelson Rios. Henry is holding a CBG that I built for him!
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Two piezos in resonator...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Hunt Sep 5, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I have built a few resonators using ink can lids (by trade, I'm a printer) with nice results. They sound like banjos, I'm very happy with the sound. However, I haven't put piezos in them yet because…Continue
Interview with newspaper, featured at a cigar event... overwhelmed!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Nelson Apr 24, 2011. 9 Replies 1 Like
Hi all,I started building CBGs about a year ago, with the idea that I would build them for myself and as gifts for family and friends. Much to my surprise, I am getting orders left and right for…Continue
Sounds thin and tinny when plugged in...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Nelson Jun 28, 2011. 29 Replies 0 Likes
I've put piezos in several of my builds, all with good results. I decided to add a volume knob on my last one and the guitar sounds really bad when plugged in. Thin and high, grainy. I think I…Continue
Noob question about strummers...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Nelson Jan 4, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I've seen the term strummer tossed around a lot here lately... but I'm not entirely sure what one is. It's a guitar fretted with a different scale than chromatic? Somebody please fill me in on this…Continue
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"Like the build, the reso and the saddle. Ohh, the fretboard and peghead. Hmm. Like it all."
Brian Hunt replied to Paul Nelson's discussion Two piezos in resonator..."Your Welcome.
I am glad it helped you. Wiring can get frustrating.
Brian Hunt."
Paul Nelson replied to Paul Nelson's discussion Two piezos in resonator..."Excellent! It worked beautifully! Thanks so much, Brian.
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- At 9:00am on June 2, 2011,
Mitch Barhorst said… I have a couple CBGs for sell at the barbershop in Minster. The place is located right behind the WoodenShoe Restaurant (east of the Wooden Shoe). If you have time you should check them out.
- At 8:52am on June 2, 2011, Mitch Barhorst said…
- Morning Paul, I work in Troy (ConAgra Foods)- yes, it is a small world. I hope to stop by the leaf and vine tonight to check out your CBGs. I also make them. Someday you should stop by my house (Minster) and check out my shop.
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