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Feb 5, 2011

Roy Alderman replied to MBliss's discussion Not a cigar box, but most interesting build! in the group CB Fiddles

"Super cool!"

Oct 29, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to carverman's discussion CB Gitty..now what about these piezo sizes?

"Haha - I guess the jokes on me. I thought it was hard spacing 4 tuners on a 5 inch headstock!Quite a wide variety of skill levels here."

Oct 20, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to Diane in Chicago's discussion do you really need a router?

"I use wood rasps, files, pull saw (badly in need of a blade),sandpaper and a hand plane. Only power tool I use is cordless drill. Work outside on my picnic table and can carry all my tools in 2 hands easily. I just prefer to keep things simple and…"

Oct 20, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to carverman's discussion CB Gitty..now what about these piezo sizes?

"Wow, carverman - a 6 string for a first build? Quite ambitious. I mad a shitload of mistakes on my 1st two 3 stringers - but then again, I fly by the seat of my pants and do not plan extensively like a lot of the CBG guys here. Good luck with your…"

Oct 20, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to Jim's discussion sellin' yo' goods

"Thanks for the input Michael"

Oct 20, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to Jerryrig240's discussion Side Buisness prespectives (Kinda long.....beware)

"E D - Good input. I am a small business owner as well. Here are a couple of other facets for you/me/others to consider in helping me determine price. I agree that most festival goers probably will not be cash rich. There is, however, an ATM on site.…"

Oct 20, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to Jerryrig240's discussion Side Buisness prespectives (Kinda long.....beware)

"I am also in a bit of a quandry as to price point. My goals/aims are multiple - I enjoy making cbgs as a hobby, would like to get people involved in music and could use some extra cash flow as well. My typical build is 3 string, fretless, poplar…"

Oct 20, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to Jim's discussion sellin' yo' goods

"Michael - Please let me know how you do. I am preparing for a hippyfied music festival in the spring and my builds are typically 3 string, fretless w/a piezo pickup w/CB's economy tuners. I will have 15 or more to sell plus lever basses, diddly…"

Oct 20, 2010

Roy Alderman commented on HENRY LOWMAN's photo

Fanned Fret 4 String Build

"The creativity of CBN members never ceases to amaze me! REALLY COOL"

Oct 20, 2010

Diane in Chicago replied to Roy Alderman's discussion Advice on strings and bow material? in the group CB Fiddles

"Except if it is Incredibow hair! What IS that stuff? Some kind of "polymer filament . . . http://www.incredibow.com/index.htm "

Aug 9, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to Roy Alderman's discussion Advice on strings and bow material? in the group CB Fiddles

"Thanks, Diane & naz! actually, dianne the coat hanger i have is quite old ( a product of the 40's or 50's perhaps?) and looks quite similar to the bow in the pics provided by Naz, so i'm hoping it will work. many of the homemade…"

Aug 9, 2010

Diane in Chicago replied to Roy Alderman's discussion Advice on strings and bow material? in the group CB Fiddles

"Sorry I did not see this earlier! You can use a regular steel guitar string for a fiddle, select your gauge based on your anticipated tuning -- or use what's in the drawer. As far as a bow, the hairs have to be at a pretty high tension, I…"

Aug 9, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to bigredradio's discussion Hi from sunny San Diego. in the group Introduce Yourself!

"Hey David & welcome. My philosophy about keeping price point low is similar to yours. Its about fun building & playing. If i wantyed a Les Paul I'd go buy one. I DO respect the guys that go hog wild with their builds too - just not…"

Aug 1, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to GARAGE HERMIT's discussion just signed up,, in the group Introduce Yourself!

"Hmmm, I know you said you don't play guitar, but if that guitar is playable I would keep it intact. A CBG would be an excellent step towards playing a 6 string. Might wish ya' still had it later - just sayin'."

Jul 30, 2010

Roy Alderman replied to GARAGE HERMIT's discussion just signed up,, in the group Introduce Yourself!

"Hi Paul - all the advice Eric gives is excellent. My approach to starting was similar in some ways and different in others. I think 36" is perfect and gives room for error + you make one cut on a 6' board and you have a start to 2.…"

Jul 30, 2010