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Just finished first 3 string cbg which strings?
Replied Dec. 6, 2009
Just finished first 3 string cbg which strings?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Martin Dec. 7, 2009.
Plans for speaker amp.
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Like Kenny, I like to keep it simple.I tend to go with the 3rd,4th,5th strings and tune to high "G" "D", and LOW "G" . Later after you get your feel for the instrument then I'd start trying different tunings and or strings.
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GDg in action. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
Standard medium gauge strings. The A,D,g strings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr8x3yyPw9o
I use strings 3, 4, and 5 and tune G-C-g. Just my preference but I love how easy it is to make major/minor/7th/and 9th chords using that configuration.
When you say 'full length' what do you mean? Scale length is the distance from nut to bridge - regular electrics typically run 24 3/4" (Gibson)to 25 1/2"(Fender), but there are huge variations from tenor to baritone and beyond at both ends.
If you…
Thanks it's electric and i've whent with a full length neck...not sure what tuning i'm going for ?
I'm using super lights..
Depends on electric or acoustic, scale length and the tuning you are shooting for...give us a few hints!
CBGs by nature involve recycling old boxes. Here is a place to share all your ideas about recycling everyday objects into guitar parts. Eye bolt tuners, drain cover soundholes, rusty spanners as bridges, paint can resos... Share creative ideas here.
Hi i've just finished my first build and i'm not sure what strings to use?
Nice job..
Nice looking reso..
john
thanks...
Have a look through this lot there are some templates on here somewhere i put one on myself
juju :-)
http://cigarboxnation.ning.com/main/search/search?q=f+holes
Can anyone put up a template for some cutaways please.Starting my box and have tried freehand but not getting it right...
Everything 6 string and only six stringers...post yer stuff here...don't let it get lost in the random photo secition!
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- At 12:14pm on August 23, 2009,
Keni Lee Burgess said…
- Hello,
I have started a CBN group entitled, "How to Play CBG" It is my hope and intention to encourage the "Wealth of Talent" here on the Nation to share their knowledge and skill to further the CBG movement. Please consider contributing an instructional "video" link to this group. If you are a viewer seeking instruction, please feel free to write. If you have any suggestions or know other players who you think may want to post instructional "video" links, please contact me. Thank you for your interest and support, Keni Lee
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