Hi All,
I noticed I didn't see a general discussion or question category so I decided to post here.
Basically, I am in the market to purchase my first CBG. And upon doing some surfing I realize there is a TON of options to choose from. Im leaning toward a 3 stringer. The part Im getting a bit confused on is the tone. My first audio impression of a CBG was on the Red Dog Guitars sight. He had a video of him playing a 3 string that sounded so haunting and infectious that is what initially got me hooked on wanting a CBG. However I also LOVE the dirty gritty sound. So I'm trying to figure out what gets me the sounds I want. Single coil, or pizio? Also if anyone can recommend a certain builder or type I should be looking into. Yea, I know this is the build thread section, but I just figured it was my best option. Any bit will help. Thanks a ton
Adam
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I would be glad to sell you one of mine, all 3 string fretless with piezo. I might add that the sound you hear from some of the great players out there is more in the player than the instrument. If at all interested i would be glad to answer any questions on my CBG's.
Hey Adam, I build AND play my boxes out at live shows, been playin' as a band for four years, we are called The Budrows and play 100% foot stompin' cigar box rock n' roll. Check us out here on the nation or on Facebook.
As for guitars, I keep mine raw, three or four stringers, some piezo, some single coil,...they all sound different and they all sound cool.
or on Facebook as well, www.facebook.com/soundboxguitars.
good luck on you quest, whatever you end up with will be fun for sure.
Jason.
I must say Jason, I really dig the box designs . And your band fucking throws down! Totally into it! I would love to get something like that started up once I become a good player
It would definitely be nice to have multiple pick ups with a switch to get a full range of tones. I will definitely check out all the builders who have sent me there info. Its a lot of stuff to take in. To think I thought there was tons of choices even BEFORE I joined these forums haha. And trust me , I appreciate the help. Its amazing that an instrument so grass roots and simple has such a dedicated following. Cant wait till I finally get one and am able to throw down some dirty jams
your best bet is to mess around with a guitar .. see what you like and what works for you . don't discount fretless guitars or guitars built for slide only . slide may be your calling . many players and early builders that started this thing in depression era times used just that , and became masters at it .
if you can't finger strings properly or cant seem to grasp frets chords etc .. ,, slide may work for you .
some builders bash slide guitars and slide builders , siting the" builder;'s limitations " .. this is not always the case .. a slide guitar is usualy built for a *player's limitations , or their specialty .
i would practice on a cheap accustic guitar before you buy something of value .. see what you can do and like doing ,, then buy a guitar for that purpose and style of playing .
fretted with a higher action may be what you are looking for so you can do both .
"then" listen to the sound of a guitar when you are buying it . .... it may even pick you ;-)
You should definatly test drive the instrument. I would be willing to send a basic build to test drive if we could work out the matter of postage. That would get you a couple of weeks to fall in love with it. If you decide its not what your after send it back
Hey, Still looking to make a jump on my first CBG purchase. Have seen a few made by BluesFuzzy. Love the tone of almost all his stuff. Anyone got any feedback on his work?
You obviously aren't serious. His name is actually Fuzzy Whitener. Builds seem nice. Just wanted to see if anyone was farmiliar with his work
i seen this mans work many times my self! in my own research i did on youtube when i was looking to build my guitars, you have seen his work , he builds damn fine guitars and they sound awesome, so buy one !!!
Im workin on it. Was possibly considering having somthing custom built since I cant seem to make up my mind as far as pick ups and style . I know Im researching to death, but I want to love it ya know. Hoping for that bond with it.
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