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Permalink Reply by Gary F Smith on October 5, 2012 at 3:37pm

I'm in Watertown. Getting ready to build a cigar box dulcimer.

Permalink Reply by frank tennyson on October 6, 2012 at 2:07am

Gary, great. I may build a dulcimer in the future. Thinking of a Conjo Or Dulcijo, a strum stick bajno CBG morphed together. Three main strings and a forth short fretted diatonically. Thinking of maybe using a resonator instead of th edrum head. ANyway, great heep us updated, diagrams, photos, vids, the works.

Permalink Reply by Brian A. Oleksa on August 26, 2013 at 10:43am

I live in Hermitage by OHB and A. Jackson Just getting started in CBG  but am a very experienced woodworker and light duty machinist. 

Permalink Reply by Ken Dameron on September 5, 2013 at 12:51pm

I live in Antioch.  Would love to see a CBG jamboree here in Nashville!  Just picked up the hobby a month ago and I'm having a blast!  I can't play them but my songwriter friends are falling in love with them!

Permalink Reply by Chris Dickens on December 18, 2014 at 12:22pm

I am also in Watertown.  I've finished a 3 stringer and am SLOWLY working on a 4 string.  Then, it will be time to record my blues album using these babies!

Permalink Reply by Chris Dickens on April 23, 2015 at 3:11pm

Gary, I hadn't forgotten about calling you!  I just deleted my messages on my phone and lost it that way.  When are you free to talk, or should I just give it a buzz anyway and see if you are home?

George, Watertown isn't really that far from you.  It is only 12 miles from my house to Walmart.  All three of us need to hook up and just see what could happen.

Permalink Reply by Gary F Smith on April 24, 2015 at 12:00am

Hi, Chris!

 

No problem. I've been dealing with a couple of serious problems that have taken most of my time the last couple of months.

 

Call me any time except Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday mornings. I'm usually available from 8 AM to 9 PM. Or if you're driving on Bell Road heading towards the Linwood Rd exit of I-40, stop by 2561. My cell phone is 615-604-1106.

Permalink Reply by Chris Dickens on June 29, 2015 at 1:46am

I'd really like to put together a whole band.  I wouldn't care if it was a band made of all handmade instruments.  I'd love to see a drum kit made of buckets or even two cajons.  A homemade bass will soon be in the works here. 

I am putting together an album (or two) of songs in the more rocked out blues traditions of ZZ Top, Georgia Satellites, Glenn Kaiser Band, etc.  I am doing gospel music, but I want this release to be a bit different.  While there are some more typical lyrical pieces, I want to be able to tell good stories that also reflect my faith.  I also want to be able to tell stories that really have nothing to do with my faith and that everyone experiences.  Throw all of that into a blender.  I would be interested in playing far more than just the church gig.  I would feel comfortable playing almost anywhere even with the lyrical approach I am taking. 

If you are interested, give me a call at 615-946-6388.  I play guitar and bass and sing.  I will be doing the vocals on my album.  What can you bring to this?

Permalink Reply by Chris Dickens on December 13, 2015 at 1:43am

Looking for some fellow musicians--CBG players or not--to complete the lineup of a blues band.  my music is faith based, but I am open to doing songs that are clean and positive as well.  I need another CBG player, a bassist, and drummer.  If instruments are homemade, that would be even cooler.

Permalink Reply by Robert Stapleton on January 16, 2016 at 5:10pm

Hi,
I'm in Nashville.
Bass is my main instrument and that's exactly what attracted me to the CBG since the string spacing is so similar. It just felt natural the first time I picked it up. I like the unusual tunings because they bring about fresh sounding chord voicings. Love it!

Attached a file of a song I'm working on. (Yes, there will be  lyrics, but this is just the backing track)

Attachments:

• The Good Thing About A Bad Memory 2.mp3, 1.5 MB

Permalink Reply by Chris Anderson on November 14, 2016 at 6:35am

I'm in Nolensville.  If anyone plays out, let me know because I'd love to watch you in action.

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