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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on March 1, 2012 at 4:37pm

John,

Keni Lee Burgess. He's your man here. He'll answer all your questions.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by ross harper (rustic luthiery) on March 1, 2012 at 11:05pm

  I found Smojo's blog to be very helpful for me,as a total beginner builder and player.

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Permalink Reply by Seaman Jay on March 2, 2012 at 12:09am

Hello John, 

3 words: Keni. Lee. Burgess.

3 words more: check his CDs.

(more or less what Wes said)

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on March 2, 2012 at 12:21am

I certainly wouldn't tell anybody not to buy Kenis CDs, but there is plenty of material around that's free, and some of it by teachers who are evry bit as qualified and knowledgable. Check out a group called cbg for dummies over at Teds clubhouse for some excellent videos by knotlenny LJ and myself And consider buying Kenis as well.

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Permalink Reply by Clock The Wolf on March 2, 2012 at 12:35am

   WHATEVER YOU DO, NEVER TAKE THE ADVICE OF SOMEONE WHO USES ALL CAPITOL LETTERS,

   WITH EXCESSIVE PUNCTUATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   THEY ARE JUST TIME-WASTING IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on March 2, 2012 at 1:07am

FOLKS, LISTEN TO CLOCK AND TAKE HIS ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

------------WY.............

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on March 2, 2012 at 12:57am

I greatly appreciate everyone's recommendations, but it is also very true there are a lot of other fine players here with great learning resources. In general, I always suggest exploring learning by utilizing a wide variety of sources like instructional books, videos, semiars, etc. I like to recommend this book to my students too:  http://www.edly.com/mtfpp.html

Have you seen this video:  http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/a-cigar-box-guitar-builders

Basically decide where you want to start: 3, 4, or 6 string and persistently apply effort to understanding the fingerboard.

I have found that no knowledge should be thought of as unimportant. Simply things like being able to name notes on the guitar builds to understand how to create chords. This builds into...

Above all enjoy your practice and don't get caught up with the destination.

You are in a very good place. There are a lot of people here who will help you.

Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee

Feel free to write to me if you have any further questions.     

 

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on March 2, 2012 at 1:15am

here ..   short and sweet  , and easy  and free

 http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/knotlennys-3string-cbg-101

with no  sales pitch.

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Permalink Reply by Bad Finger (Eric) on March 2, 2012 at 2:45am

This site, videos posted here and many found on YouTube are great resources. Search CBG lessons and you find a lot. Often video is better than reading a page of info.

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Permalink Reply by John Russo on March 2, 2012 at 6:25am

I would like to thank everyone for taking the time and helping me out.I feel better already knowing I have plenty of help when I need it. Does anyone have the address to Smojo's blog I would like to check it out. Please forgive me if I post in the wrong area in the forum or ask many questions. I am the type of person who really checks out things that I get into. It drives my wife crazy but on the other hand it helps me make a good choice. I'm sure there are others out there like myself. I have a question should I start with a 3 or 4 string, frets or no frets?

Well thanks again and I'm about to get started and check out some of the sites you guys told me about. Peace John

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Permalink Reply by Bad Finger (Eric) on March 2, 2012 at 6:32am

No wrong answer to your last question, but it is easiest to build a 3-string fretless.  A Diddly Bow is a great start though!  Just one string and if you can learn to make that sing, then you are well on your way to taking on more.  Don't dismiss the ability to make some great music with just one string.  :)

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on March 2, 2012 at 7:30am

John you can actually start any where you like in regards to the number of strings. Fretless is easier to build. Although, I would say more difficult to play. Frets basically make creating the different notes almost automatic. You push down with your finger tip and the fret (hopefully built correctly LOL) cuts the string at the right point and produces a note of the correct pitch. Fretless requires a like more attention to finger placement. There are players here that build with the strings so far away from the fingerboard that it is impossible to play with their fingers. In this case, it might be better to place the CBG on your lap and play with a slide only. This way you can tilt the slide on an angle and get notes together that would be almost impossible to access by holding the guitar in the standard way.

It really comes down to how functional you want the instrument to be and how versatile of a player you aspire to be someday. Definitely, it is a learn as you go type of adventure here. Fortunately, it is a relatively inexpensive project and mistakes can be corrected. Enjoy, Keni Lee     

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