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Permalink Reply by Jonna Campbell on December 27, 2009 at 5:37pm

thank you for the welcome Susan. I've found a few that I have told my husband I neeeeed..lol. If he can spend thousands on PA equip than I can have CBG or 2 or 3...don't ya think?

Jonna


Susan Hunt said:

Welcome Jonna! If you think it's bad now, just wait until you hold your own cigar box guitar. You'll need another immediately. Glad you found us!

Jonna Campbell said:

Hey There!

My name's Jonna and I'm a 38 year old wife and mother of 2. CBG's fascinate me and are becoming an addiction, I'm looking to purchase my first one and the wait is killing me...lol. I'm glad to have found a women's groupand I look forward to getting to know you all.

Jonna

Permalink Reply by Laurie Lee Campbell on December 28, 2009 at 11:51am

Hi Jonna! I'm late to say a big hello and welcome...I'm ready to have a fit without a banjo, so figure it's up to me to build one, ....might take years, but I will have a go! welcome it is a fun site and there is a wealth of help, info and good vibes here.
Sincerely, Laurie

Susan Hunt said:

Welcome Jonna! If you think it's bad now, just wait until you hold your own cigar box guitar. You'll need another immediately. Glad you found us!

Jonna Campbell said:

Hey There!

My name's Jonna and I'm a 38 year old wife and mother of 2. CBG's fascinate me and are becoming an addiction, I'm looking to purchase my first one and the wait is killing me...lol. I'm glad to have found a women's groupand I look forward to getting to know you all.

Jonna

Permalink Reply by Jonna Campbell on December 28, 2009 at 12:10pm

Well it's better later than never...LOL. Nice to meet ya Laurie Lee and how bout that last name, could be kin..lol. Anyways nice to meet you and I love your video's!

Jonna

Laurie Lee Campbell said:

Hi Jonna! I'm late to say a big hello and welcome...I'm ready to have a fit without a banjo, so figure it's up to me to build one, ....might take years, but I will have a go! welcome it is a fun site and there is a wealth of help, info and good vibes here.
Sincerely, Laurie

Susan Hunt said:

Permalink Reply by Weemac on January 1, 2010 at 2:07am

Hello Lassies,

I'm weemac and I’m a CBG builder. It’s been 3 days since .........oops wrong group!

Seriously though. I’d like to introduce myself. Most of my friends call me Mac. I'm Scottish. I've been playing anything with strings (badly) for as long as I can remember. I enjoy blues, Scottish traditional music, and a lot more besides.

I've been building and playing CBG's for quite a few years now. I used to lurk around the old Yahoo forum and learned a lot about building there. Don't know where I first saw a CBG but I've been repairing busted up instruments and restoring old furniture for years so I probably came across the idea on some internet research for a fix. Anyway, the bloody things are like peanuts - you can't stop at just one – but unlike peanuts they have a way of creeping into your soul. Every build leaves something to be improved upon the next time. Every piece of junk at a sale or second hand shop becomes a potential tuner, bridge, soundhole, or resonator. The kitchen table becomes a workbench (or several fretboards), the garden a yard. I even built a deck so I’d have something to stomp on! Standard tunings are a thing of the past and I no longer practice, I play.

Great idea to start a women's group and great to see so many women enjoying this strange and whacky interest. This site is a wonderful place and the lads on here are the nicest and most generous bunch of blokes you’re likely to meet. But lets face it this obsession, however inspiring and enriching, can get a little lonely. I don't know anyone, in person, who had even heard of a CBG before they met me and I've never seen a real live CBG I didn't make myself. I don't even know very many women who know a chisel from a chainsaw. So it's great to find a place where I could maybe get lyrical and teary eyed about a vintage hand tool I just found at a garage sale and some other woman would actually get it.

I’m really looking forward to finding out what the women are building and playing. I already seen some really inspiring work on here.

Oh, and a very good New Year to you all. Lang may yer lum reek.

Mac

Permalink Reply by Dianne Woods on January 1, 2010 at 11:37am

Welcome Jonna to our group. I am glad you found us. Yes, I think you deserve a CBG, maybe many.

Jonna Campbell said:

Hey There!

My name's Jonna and I'm a 38 year old wife and mother of 2. CBG's fascinate me and are becoming an addiction, I'm looking to purchase my first one and the wait is killing me...lol. I'm glad to have found a women's groupand I look forward to getting to know you all.

Jonna

Permalink Reply by Dianne Woods on January 1, 2010 at 11:43am

Welcome Weemac to the Ladies group. You are right about the building getting into your soul, and your blood. I am working on my first build, it is a challenage. Maybe, you can post some videos of how you make your CBGs and play and sing for us. I know we would like to hear you and see how you build your CBGs. Happy New Year to you.

Weemac said:

Hello Lassies,

I'm weemac and I’m a CBG builder. It’s been 3 days since .........oops wrong group!

Seriously though. I’d like to introduce myself. Most of my friends call me Mac. I'm Scottish. I've been playing anything with strings (badly) for as long as I can remember. I enjoy blues, Scottish traditional music, and a lot more besides.

I've been building and playing CBG's for quite a few years now. I used to lurk around the old Yahoo forum and learned a lot about building there. Don't know where I first saw a CBG but I've been repairing busted up instruments and restoring old furniture for years so I probably came across the idea on some internet research for a fix. Anyway, the bloody things are like peanuts - you can't stop at just one – but unlike peanuts they have a way of creeping into your soul. Every build leaves something to be improved upon the next time. Every piece of junk at a sale or second hand shop becomes a potential tuner, bridge, soundhole, or resonator. The kitchen table becomes a workbench (or several fretboards), the garden a yard. I even built a deck so I’d have something to stomp on! Standard tunings are a thing of the past and I no longer practice, I play.

Great idea to start a women's group and great to see so many women enjoying this strange and whacky interest. This site is a wonderful place and the lads on here are the nicest and most generous bunch of blokes you’re likely to meet. But lets face it this obsession, however inspiring and enriching, can get a little lonely. I don't know anyone, in person, who had even heard of a CBG before they met me and I've never seen a real live CBG I didn't make myself. I don't even know very many women who know a chisel from a chainsaw. So it's great to find a place where I could maybe get lyrical and teary eyed about a vintage hand tool I just found at a garage sale and some other woman would actually get it.

I’m really looking forward to finding out what the women are building and playing. I already seen some really inspiring work on here.

Oh, and a very good New Year to you all. Lang may yer lum reek.

Mac

Permalink Reply by Dianne Woods on January 1, 2010 at 12:10pm

Hey Sisters, I need your help. Is the nut and the bridge the same height?
I appreciate any help from yall. Thanks.

Permalink Reply by Laurie Lee Campbell on January 1, 2010 at 3:49pm

ooohhhh, Mac, I got one for you....I'll try and take a pic..I sadly had to move my folks this past year--they are in position to lose a home. ,moved.across the sidewalk , we are bohemians in upheaval, many years of memories were shifted, it was a emotionally and physically draining time, but also a lovely time of discovery, and the saga is not over....yet no one to share it with. ONE tool in particular,....I will take some pics so as to share..I picture "it" holding things, for me!! :-) my folks collectors and artists and unique in the world , all their live long days---dad 88 and mom 86, their are MY national "treasures"....Lol



Weemac said:

Hello Lassies,

I'm weemac and I’m a CBG builder. It’s been 3 days since .........oops wrong group!

Seriously though. I’d like to introduce myself. Most of my friends call me Mac. I'm Scottish. I've been playing anything with strings (badly) for as long as I can remember. I enjoy blues, Scottish traditional music, and a lot more besides.

I've been building and playing CBG's for quite a few years now. I used to lurk around the old Yahoo forum and learned a lot about building there. Don't know where I first saw a CBG but I've been repairing busted up instruments and restoring old furniture for years so I probably came across the idea on some internet research for a fix. Anyway, the bloody things are like peanuts - you can't stop at just one – but unlike peanuts they have a way of creeping into your soul. Every build leaves something to be improved upon the next time. Every piece of junk at a sale or second hand shop becomes a potential tuner, bridge, soundhole, or resonator. The kitchen table becomes a workbench (or several fretboards), the garden a yard. I even built a deck so I’d have something to stomp on! Standard tunings are a thing of the past and I no longer practice, I play.

Great idea to start a women's group and great to see so many women enjoying this strange and whacky interest. This site is a wonderful place and the lads on here are the nicest and most generous bunch of blokes you’re likely to meet. But lets face it this obsession, however inspiring and enriching, can get a little lonely. I don't know anyone, in person, who had even heard of a CBG before they met me and I've never seen a real live CBG I didn't make myself. I don't even know very many women who know a chisel from a chainsaw. So it's great to find a place where I could maybe get lyrical and teary eyed about a vintage hand tool I just found at a garage sale and some other woman would actually get it.

I’m really looking forward to finding out what the women are building and playing. I already seen some really inspiring work on here.

Oh, and a very good New Year to you all. Lang may yer lum reek.

Mac

Permalink Reply by Weemac on January 2, 2010 at 1:36am

Thanks for the welcome Diane.

Congratulations on starting your first CBG. I don't have any video footage of builing a CBG unfortunatly. I may have some photo's of builds in progress. If I can find them I'll post them in an album and let you know.

In the meantime my best tips would be:

There are no rules - (just the laws of physics).
If you're a player don't cut your finger off.
I made a right mess of my first box luckily it wasn't my best box.
The next build is always the best.
Neck through body design is easier than bolt on neck.
Fretless is easier than fretted.
Measure twice, cut once! (this from my big sister who's a joiner)
Always use a square (another one from my sis)!
Make mistakes. Mistakes are your best teacher!
Try it out on scrap.
When you're on a roll ask someone else to make dinner - you are going to be BUSY.
If you're over fifty your tools will never be where you just laid them down. Screwdrivers are the worst culprits.
Dropped screws are gone - just grab a new one.
It's supposed to be fun.

Anyway, enjoy the challange and if you have any questions I'll do my best to help.

Mc





Dianne Woods said:

Welcome Weemac to the Ladies group. You are right about the building getting into your soul, and your blood. I am working on my first build, it is a challenage. Maybe, you can post some videos of how you make your CBGs and play and sing for us. I know we would like to hear you and see how you build your CBGs. Happy New Year to you.

Permalink Reply by Weemac on January 2, 2010 at 2:42am

Hi Laurie,

Sounds like you've had quite a year. Must have been a strain for your folks. Not easy being uprooted at such a respectable age. Things can be a lot of fun but it's the people you love that count.

Love to see the photo - you got me curious now!

Mac

Laurie Lee Campbell said:

ooohhhh, Mac, I got one for you....I'll try and take a pic..I sadly had to move my folks this past year--they are in position to lose a home. ,moved.across the sidewalk , we are bohemians in upheaval, many years of memories were shifted, it was a emotionally and physically draining time, but also a lovely time of discovery, and the saga is not over....yet no one to share it with. ONE tool in particular,....I will take some pics so as to share..I picture "it" holding things, for me!! :-) my folks collectors and artists and unique in the world , all their live long days---dad 88 and mom 86, their are MY national "treasures"....Lol

Permalink Reply by Mama Mojo on January 2, 2010 at 5:53am

Well it looks as though a few more gals have joined and Susan and Diana have been the welcome wagon! Thanks, Gals!!!! And welcome Jonna and Mac!!!! It's terrific to have you here on the site and in the Women's Group! Mac - I laughed out loud when I read your "tips" and totally related and then I loved the stuff for if you are over 50! I'm not quite there yet (8 months to go) but I can already relate to that too! Great advice! And yes - these things grab you by the soul and don't let go!!!! Anyway, welcome gals!!!! Enjoy and don't be shy!

Permalink Reply by Susan Hunt on January 2, 2010 at 10:07am

Mac -- what great tips! I'm going to post them in my house.

Weemac said:

Thanks for the welcome Diane.

Congratulations on starting your first CBG. I don't have any video footage of builing a CBG unfortunatly. I may have some photo's of builds in progress. If I can find them I'll post them in an album and let you know.

In the meantime my best tips would be:

There are no rules - (just the laws of physics).
If you're a player don't cut your finger off.
I made a right mess of my first box luckily it wasn't my best box.
The next build is always the best.
Neck through body design is easier than bolt on neck.
Fretless is easier than fretted.
Measure twice, cut once! (this from my big sister who's a joiner)
Always use a square (another one from my sis)!
Make mistakes. Mistakes are your best teacher!
Try it out on scrap.
When you're on a roll ask someone else to make dinner - you are going to be BUSY.
If you're over fifty your tools will never be where you just laid them down. Screwdrivers are the worst culprits.
Dropped screws are gone - just grab a new one.
It's supposed to be fun.

Anyway, enjoy the challange and if you have any questions I'll do my best to help.

Mc





Dianne Woods said:

Welcome Weemac to the Ladies group. You are right about the building getting into your soul, and your blood. I am working on my first build, it is a challenage. Maybe, you can post some videos of how you make your CBGs and play and sing for us. I know we would like to hear you and see how you build your CBGs. Happy New Year to you.

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