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What kind of glue do you like for joining a fret board?

Started this discussion. Last reply by jeremy james a scriver Feb 14, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes

I was thinking just Elmers wood glue.

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Richard D. DeRoin commented on Albert J. Guilliot's photo

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"Interesting instrument ?"

May 13, 2010

Richard D. DeRoin commented on Rev. Nix's photo

"Hello Rev Nix, I have really enjoyed all of the pictures of your SFRBBQJAM . But I would like to know some details about the organization of it and what preperation were made for it. I noticed about five people in attendance. and about eight…"

Apr 28, 2010

Richard D. DeRoin commented on Gunny Bush's video

"God bless him ! Guns are as American as CBG ! And thank's for your service. Like I said God Bless You !"

Apr 17, 2010

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied to Richard D. DeRoin's discussion Variations in Tuning in the group Three string guitars

"Clare, you will probably break your strings first, I have : ) "

Apr 14, 2010

Diane in Chicago replied to Richard D. DeRoin's discussion Variations in Tuning in the group Three string guitars

"If you are doing Star Spangled Banner tuning (thanks, KnotLenny!) you are in 1 5 8 tuning, and open power chord. So that's like DAd or GDg, or AEa, or EBe and like that. Whichever sounds best on your cigar box is the one to use, I say! Lately…"

Apr 10, 2010

Wichita Sam replied to Richard D. DeRoin's discussion Variations in Tuning in the group Three string guitars

"Richard, I started out with D-A-D... but with a lot of songs it in a strange place on the fret board... so, now I'm mostly G-D-g ... Both open Major tunings.... I do a lot of work in open minor tunings.... middle string down 2 1/2 steps and…"

Apr 10, 2010

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied to Richard D. DeRoin's discussion Variations in Tuning in the group Three string guitars

"Richard, I have one tuned Ebe, and one tuned AEA and I have tuned GDG originally. I have no idea what I am doing but I changed them from GDG because the box and string combo just sounded better in the other tunings."

Apr 9, 2010

Richard D. DeRoin replied to Richard D. DeRoin's discussion Variations in Tuning in the group Three string guitars

"No, this is really what I am trying to find out. Just how are these three strings being played by most people."

Apr 9, 2010

Richard D. DeRoin replied to Richard D. DeRoin's discussion Variations in Tuning in the group Three string guitars

"I guess the real questions here is, is there a consensus on what tunning the three string is being played at ?"

Apr 9, 2010

Richard D. DeRoin replied to Richard D. DeRoin's discussion Variations in Tuning in the group Three string guitars

"Maybe I didnt use the right words. How do YOU ! tune YOUR ! three string."

Apr 9, 2010

Dianne Woods replied to Richard D. DeRoin's discussion Variations in Tuning in the group Three string guitars

"Richard, look on home page, and click on how to play, choose either Keni or Knotlenny. They will explain it."

Apr 9, 2010

Richard D. DeRoin added a discussion to the group Three string guitars

Variations in Tuning

How do you tune your three string? DAd, EAe, etc, or how about GBe?

Apr 9, 2010

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Richard D. DeRoin replied to Uncle John's discussion Howdy, I'm John Bolton from SW Iowa in the group Introduce Yourself!

"I like that brother, keep playing dem blues."

Mar 27, 2010

Richard D. DeRoin replied to Uncle John's discussion Howdy, I'm John Bolton from SW Iowa in the group Introduce Yourself!

"Would you happen to be one of the Bolton brothers who had a band years ago and who lived in St.Joe, Missouri?"

Mar 26, 2010

Albert J. Guilliot and Richard D. DeRoin are now friends

Mar 25, 2010

Albert J. Guilliot left a comment for Richard D. DeRoin

"Thanks for the kind words..I'm definitely sending you a friend request my friend. I do enjoy everyone's videos on here."

Mar 24, 2010

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At 9:04pm on March 24, 2010, Albert J. Guilliot said…: Thanks for the kind words..I'm definitely sending you a friend request my friend. I do enjoy everyone's videos on here.

At 10:42pm on March 20, 2010, Knotlenny said…: Hi Richard,
Thanks for your generous commentary. Yes, I admit - I am partial to that early R&R vibe. The "Maybelline" progression works pretty well for most tunes of that genre. I've been playin' "Rocket 88" quite a bit lately.

At 6:50pm on February 26, 2010, Hamhock said…: Hey Richard,
thanks for the kind words man. Believe it or not, the video was taken with my Kodak Easy Share Camera. I think I got it at Wal-Mart for under $100.00... i love the camera, bring it with me every where i go!

take care bro,
Ham

At 5:18pm on February 19, 2010, Tom Lanford said…: Thanks Richard!

At 7:36am on February 1, 2010, Richard D. DeRoin said…: Howdy,thanks for the welcome. Ever since I came across this site two days ago my head has been buzzin. Already started gettin parts together for my first attempt. I'll let you all know how it goes.

At 3:29pm on January 31, 2010, Tres Seaver said…: Welcome aboard, Richard! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).

Most of all, have fun!