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Graham Alibone liked Rian Kemp's discussion How do I build a BANJO ? Spec etc.....

Feb 28, 2012

Rian Kemp commented on PooStickPaul's video

The Clash, a bit of old punk on a CBG!

"Knife turning.... naaaahhhh, you have skills. I have no ability wrt to playing and could not even bring myself to sing in the shower. Nice one, thanks for sharing."

Feb 24, 2012

Clock The Wolf replied to Rian Kemp's discussion How do I build a BANJO ? Spec etc.....

" "If it's roundish it's a banjo" "But it has 10 strings" "It's a 10 string banjo-thing" "But they're bass strings" …"

Feb 22, 2012

The Phrygian Kid replied to Rian Kemp's discussion How do I build a BANJO ? Spec etc.....

"Tomayto tomarto.... Listen to all the experts.. You think a cigar box guitar is ANYTHING like a guitar??? If you want it to have a banjo vibe look up 'reentrant tunings'. And just build it. Lotta guys round here get too hung up on labels…"

Feb 22, 2012

Rand Moore replied to Rian Kemp's discussion How do I build a BANJO ? Spec etc.....

"Hi Ryan (Rian) Kemp:Cigar box nation has a banjo discussion group: "Banjo Players Unite!" There should be some interesting discussions there. Also, as an alternative to using a cigar box or cookie/cake tin for a resonator, consider…"

Feb 20, 2012

Rian Kemp commented on Rian Kemp's photo

The challenge

"Hi Mate, Gary is an amazingly considderate guy, so he included something in the parcel for all of us, the candy was for Tom, our 16 year old. Catnip for the cats, jewelery for Nicola and the fishing hhok/lure and CBG bits for me. The build is…"

Jan 22, 2012

Mike Whisenhunt liked Rian Kemp's photo

Testing my brand

Jan 22, 2012

bizzaro guitaro liked Rian Kemp's discussion New guy here, GRIZZ from Rochester, UK.

Jan 21, 2012

Rian Kemp replied to Rian Kemp's discussion New guy here, GRIZZ from Rochester, UK.

"Right, another quick update. Made up some bottle neck slides today. Used a very cheap chinese diamond dust covered cutting disc to cut the necks and then followed up with a quick run over the belt sander. Pics to tell the story. Moddeled…"

Jan 21, 2012

Rian Kemp replied to Rian Kemp's discussion New guy here, GRIZZ from Rochester, UK.

"Absolute pleasure, I learn a lot from threads on the forums I play on."

Jan 21, 2012

Rouxdy Blues replied to Rian Kemp's discussion New guy here, GRIZZ from Rochester, UK.

"Great thread! Especially for a noob like me. Thanks for keeping it going!"

Jan 21, 2012

Rian Kemp replied to Rian Kemp's discussion New guy here, GRIZZ from Rochester, UK.

"Hi mate, just been in the shed and made 4 slides... need to try them out in a bit, will post pics and report later."

Jan 21, 2012

robert jones replied to Rian Kemp's discussion New guy here, GRIZZ from Rochester, UK.

"I've had very good results making slides using the method shown in the linked video. Wine Bottle Cutting "

Jan 21, 2012

Uncle John commented on Rian Kemp's photo

Harley inspecting CBG & DB

"Harley is a calico and all calicos are girls. We have a black cat named Rockie and people hear her name and think she's a boy kitty. Two very fine builds and a nice kitty."

Jan 21, 2012

Uncle John commented on Rian Kemp's photo

1st electric CBG completed

"Very nice: color, key, coins, sound holes, peg head. Like the bottom string guides - too many people neglect to do that. Pop rivets? Looks like the string height is pretty good too."

Jan 21, 2012

Rian Kemp commented on Rian Kemp's photo

Harley inspecting CBG & DB

"Fortunately Harley is a girl.... named as a kitten because she used to purr so loudly and violently that she almost used to vibrate off the place she was sitting."

Jan 21, 2012