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reso cone secrets

Started this discussion. Last reply by David L. Mar 13. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I came across this guy, I watched the video and he talks about something special about his reso cone build. Anybody herd of this. He talks about it at about 6:30 into the video:…Continue

Mississippi Fred McDowell - Been Drinkin' Water Out Of A Hollow Log

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mungo Park Dec 26, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Does anybody have a link for instructions of how to play this tune, any help would be great, I have the main lick figured out but it took me forever. Cheers Ron…Continue

small amp

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rouxdy Blues Jun 28, 2012. 5 Replies 1 Like

Has anybody checked out the Fender Mustang amps, 20watts at $100 looks like a great value. Got tons of electronic effects, sort of like the microcube but a lot more. looks good for those that are not…Continue

neck to box angle

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Davidson Apr 27, 2012. 17 Replies 1 Like

I want to build a GBG using the bridge and tail piece used in a Les Paul, well that style. With a les paul the neck angles back something like 14 degrees, or their abouts. My understanding is the…Continue

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Mungo Park replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??

"Something like this http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SET-OF-PARTS-FOR-MAKING-YOUR-OWN-CUSTOM-GUITAR-KNOBS-/200511981209?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2eaf720699 Ron"

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Mungo Park replied to Greg Potts's discussion Resonator Uke - String selection question

"Ball end metal mandolin strings, or loop emd depemding on what fits your box................Cheers Ron"

Apr 17

David L. replied to Mungo Park's discussion reso cone secrets

"Hi, Thank you for the link. Out of curiosity I did a google search and found this review of the Turbo Didley http://www.rollietussing.com/td/ and another video which at around 1:35 you can see the type of cone…"

Mar 13

Mungo Park replied to Amerigo's discussion Just finished first CBG / need help with strings

"Buzz, take the string out of the slot at the bridge and see if it Buzzes, if not return it and do the same at the nut, gotts to be one or the other, unless it is touching a fret, if so fret each fret and see wher it stops. then go play your fav…"

Mar 12

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reso cone secrets

I came across this guy, I watched the video and he talks about something special about his reso cone build. Anybody herd of this. He talks about it at about 6:30 into the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_pg_bgCk6s&feature=player_embeddedAnyways, great looking/sounding CBG's. Cheers RonSee More

Mar 6

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MissouriJMan left a comment for Mungo Park

"Ugh! Sorry about how messy that last post was. I'm still trying to figure out how to use all of this! lol"

Feb 23

MissouriJMan left a comment for Mungo Park

"Hey Mungo... I just read where you wrote... Is there any chance you can post a picture of how you wired them up into a CigarBoxAmp? I've been having trouble getting one made, and if this helps, I think I'm going to go this route. Any help…"

Feb 23

Mungo Park left a comment for Lorne G

"Crusing Youtube abd cane across Kenni Lee, figured if I could build one that sounded half bad it would be all good. Got hooked, havent posted much lately though, love the reso sound. …"

Feb 11

Mungo Park replied to Bluesheart's discussion Lignum Vitae

"ti works with regular woodworking tools no problem. I have used it for a nut many times. If you buy some avoide the green looking stuff it is the low quality stuff. Cheers Ron "

Feb 8

Mungo Park replied to Matte Resist's discussion Tight ukulele strings?

"try some metal mandolin strings............Ron"

Feb 8

Mungo Park replied to Gafferino's discussion Best wood for necks and fret boards?

"Maple with oak center strip, oak or ash fretboard. Works great and I have a crap load of this wood on hand which might creat a bias. Cheers Ron "

Jan 4

Mungo Park replied to K B's discussion Want to purchase a baritone cigar box uke

"I have something 3/4 done PM requesr sent........Mungo Park"

Jan 2

Mungo Park replied to Aaron Maguire's discussion My First Build

"I have a few necks I do not want............PM request sent........Mungo Park."

Jan 1

Mungo Park replied to Mungo Park's discussion Mississippi Fred McDowell - Been Drinkin' Water Out Of A Hollow Log

"Thanks man for the link..................Cheers Ron"

Dec 26, 2012

Keni Lee Burgess replied to Mungo Park's discussion Mississippi Fred McDowell - Been Drinkin' Water Out Of A Hollow Log

"http://youtu.be/zJZQ6FXQbZM"

Dec 24, 2012

Mungo Park replied to Matt Quinney's discussion Neck scarf joint question

"#2 gets my vote, then the joint is not making the fret board all wonkie, if the joint is a little out it is not affecting the part that has to be accurate. No glue line or such on the neck part where your hand slides, course I slim it doen a…"

Dec 24, 2012

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At 12:22am on February 23, 2013, MissouriJMan said…: Ugh! Sorry about how messy that last post was. I'm still trying to figure out how to use all of this! lol

At 12:21am on February 23, 2013, MissouriJMan said…

Hey Mungo... I just read where you wrote...

"Michael;

I chased after these things for a while, then ended up buying something like this:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Value-Choice-TDA2030A-Amplifier-Amp-board-DI...

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/PK1-TDA2030A-Audio-Amplifier-Amp-Board-DIY-K...

In the end it was easy and cost about right, however if you are bound and determined to learn about electronics this will not do it, basically a hook it up to a speaker, add a box and some knobs and you are done like dinner.

Cheers Ron."

Is there any chance you can post a picture of how you wired them up into a CigarBoxAmp? I've been having trouble getting one made, and if this helps, I think I'm going to go this route. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

At 1:12am on September 12, 2011, bairfoot cajun said…: thank you sir for your comment about the tri-cone sound check vid--yes i search for different tones and usually find them.so the sound is what i look for in a progress build.

At 1:15pm on May 12, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…: The possibilities are endless.

EAD tune DAD

ADg tune GDg

Dgb tune Df#a

gbe tune gbd

How do you want to tune is the question? Enjoy, Keni Lee

At 8:27pm on November 28, 2010, Paul Doug said…: Mungo Park, thanks for the friend invite. The neck is finished with pure Tung Oil. Hand rubbed five coats.

At 9:47pm on May 5, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you for your purchases. Please feel free to contact me if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.

At 5:25am on May 5, 2010, BassKemist said…: Hey Ron

It's all about the enjoyment of making it..I find.

I have access to a nice workshop too and have friends with lathes so can do some very rudimentary metal work . Hence the bit of brass as the bridge.

Look forward to seeing / hearing your output soon

All the best
Mark

At 2:58am on March 1, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Ron for your interest and support. The auctions recently ended. They are relisted now.

http://shop.ebay.com/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

At 9:42pm on February 27, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Ron for your interest. Do you know I currently offer, free 4 string CBG lessons here on my group? If you would like to get a better understanding, I would suggest CD 1 and CD 2. Although they are geared for a 6 string, you will quickly see how it is the application of open tuning that makes it easy to alter these lessons from Open D 6 string (DADf#ad) to 4 string (Df#ad) on CD 1 and complimenting the free lessons nicely from Open G 6 string (DGDgbd) to 4 string (Dgbd) on CD 2. The strings on the guitar are the same, you just change the tuning. In addition, if you build a 6 string CBG someday, you will be good to go too. Please feel free to write if you have further questions. Enjoy, Keni Lee

At 9:22am on January 18, 2010, HENRY LOWMAN said…: WELCOME to the "thunb strum" site. Just an idea, but I am carving my own tines...check out this mp3 featuring my Lyra Mbira... :-) PASSAGE.mp3 ...pictures of the instrument are on my page, or on the kalimba site. Enjoy!