We are organizing a CBG workshop held one Saturday a month at the 61 roadhouse & kitchen in Webster Groves MO. (St. Louis Area).  This is also the home to the St. Louis CBG festival each year.

Bill Kunz of 61 has been generous in offering us a place to meet, practice, discussed ideas and what ever members decide to do with the time. Gary Herget and myself are contacts for this club and are open to ideas to make this a fun club. As soon as we have commitment from members, we can set up a Saturday each month to meet mornings. We haven't set a day or start time as of yet. We need to know who can commit at least to a start up and discuss as a group when and how we want to run this. Possibilities are great!

Views: 9819

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

I tried to get a group shot one time but ran out of ammo...TEASING

cool  smiling dog  .. ;-)

  congrats  ;-)

Thanks Pick. Bills place is great and we are blessed to have such a fine spot to have a club.

Very good, I'm sure the SW memorabilia could be used in raffles or contest. Bill Kunz, Gary Herget and myself organize the festival and club. We usually pick from several fund raisers such as Play it Forward program that supplys instruments for underfunded school districts. Another fund raiser is Six String Heroes that puts guitars into hands of vets returning through the VA hospitals system.

Thank You!

smilingdog

Wow, I don't know what to say. I'm still laughing. Felt out of place because I didn't have an acoustic instrument. And everyone else's builds were much better than mine. There was a lot of really great craftsmanship represented. You all have inspired me to try fretting.

Scott, really like your idea of a learned jam. We could even group people or have volunteers play a complete song. Even a singer to belt out some blues lyrics. Kind of a band improve. I'm no the greatest singer or player but would love to do both.

Hey rat... Yooda MAN..  I would have loved to heard your guitar. Did you know the first Fender telecaster prototype was made from a solid wood cutting board.??  I'll get to hear it at the next meeting I hope. I'll have my new Humidore 3 string by then.

I wouldn't say any builds were better. Like I was saying while we talked, in my opinion. Fine wood working and beautiful grains/finishes are very fine indeed. Road worn, weather torn funkadelitized is awesome as well. Where we

miss out the most is just playing them. That's just me. I seen a lot of character in your build and personalization.

I'm dropping off a couple small amps to be stored there for club use along with mics and stands. That way we can get right to it and collaborate in any jam that springs into inspiration. I just need a couple bar cords to play the harp to. It's all good and I'm certain we can squeeze in a lot of fun into 3hrs.

I completely agree and you have inspired me to put a solid-body on my to-do wish list!
I can bring my own amp. What size, power level, of amps are you going to drop off? I have a small roland practice amp. And a crate vintage 20. I just want to bring one that will not get drowned out.

Doubt we will have anything cranked up to drown mini amps. However, I recommend cycling the group in turn so as not to cheat ourselves on a few good songs. I'm sure we can work out more possibilities on site where we learn how many players involved and maybe use upstairs for overflow. 

Wow, sounds like I missed out.  My doc says I couldn't even carry my CBG from the car to the table (plus you all probably wouldn't want to have looked at my neck wound anyway).  I asked him to tune up my vocal chords while he was in there rooting around so hopefully I can be a better singer, but I doubt it.  

I think the idea of a giant CBG band (with harmonicas thrown in etc., but all strings CB instruments) is a great idea…don't know how we would get around (shoot I forgot the sound physics principle about too many things playing the same thing ends up canceling out).  Perhaps a few groups of two or three (beginner and uke or mandolin or singer paired with someone more advanced for lead and melody) which then challenge each other in a show or something?

I don't know…remember I am still high on Valium.  Anyway, sorry I missed you all and I'll be there for sure in March!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hope to meet ya next time!

RSS

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building Basics

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources


Forum

crossover guitar.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 21. 11 Replies

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies

How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies

CB Bass Guitar

Started by Mi Rankin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Jan 27. 5 Replies

Latest Activity

BrianQ. commented on Dar Stellabotta's video
3 hours ago
BrianQ. liked Dar Stellabotta's video
3 hours ago
Southern Ray commented on Southern Ray's photo
Thumbnail

Project Punch!

" Thank ya again Keith!"
5 hours ago
Southern Ray commented on Southern Ray's photo
Thumbnail

Punch Project!

" Thank Ya Keith!"
5 hours ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on AGP #'s photo
Thumbnail

AGP #527 - ''Led-Zep 2''

"This build really strung you along Alan! Reminded me of all my fishing line experiments; a lot of…"
7 hours ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on A.D.EKER's video
Thumbnail

Im Troubled (Tribute) Mc K Morganfield by BCB - A.D .Eker 2024.

"Diggin’ the slow blues. I like that last pic Andries! Look at all those cool guitars. Yeah!!!"
7 hours ago
Dar Stellabotta posted a video

A Cigar Box Guitar Six Stringer Built by Louie Lamanna

This video is the unboxing and the demonstration of a beautiful, six stringer built by Louie Lamanna. Join Louie and I June 15 at the second annual Pittsburg...
8 hours ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Hail the Resurrection Day: 2-String Violin Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Happy Easter to you too Andries! The passion is definitely in full swing. Turns out I’m…"
9 hours ago
A.D.EKER commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Hail the Resurrection Day: 2-String Violin Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Happy Easter Doug ! the Passion is in full swing !"
9 hours ago
A.D.EKER commented on Ricky D's photo
9 hours ago
A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's video
9 hours ago
Keith Rearick liked Doug Thorsvik's video
13 hours ago

Events

Music

© 2024   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

\uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->