Hi, I'm Thorsten.
I started building CBGs in Feb 2011 when I had to run a school music project that combined instrument production, playing and history.
So I came to CBGs. I've been absolutely fascinated by those instruments on the CBN site. Since then I have built some slide-guitars, a ukulele bass and currently work on different instruments like Ukulele Bass, dulcimer, soprano and baritone uke etc.
I'm singer/songwriter in two bands/projects: SUGIMUGI and TRICKSTER FLINT.
Shrink Kitten is the name of my cigar box instrument production line or "brand name". All instruments have cat's names so far. I use boxes which I get for free from local shops but I've also started to make my own boxes.
Posted on January 23, 2015 at 10:54am 9 Comments 4 Likes
Finished my first instrumental-only rock album with lots of cigar box instrument tracks (about 70 % of all guitar/bass recordings): "RANDOM ACCESS MEMORIAL" - Listen here:
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Hi Thorsten,
Thanks for the offer of assistance.
My first questions are what scale length did you use and how did you determine the fret placement?
Thanks,
Roger
Hi Thorsten,
I don't know if you are still active on the forum, but I would very much like to ask a few questions about your cigar box saz.
Have Fun Whit It, just seen your smoke stack lightning, looks like fun!!
Guten Tag Thorsten ! Danke fur ere reactionen, Yes ! Its oke! to make a remix, but i want to hear it before you put it online!! and only use it for on the CB Nation! thank you!
Greeeetssszz A.D.
Danke vielmalls Thorsten Fur deine Worte !! alles Gute Sjueus! Greeeettszzzz A.D.
Willi
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