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Fiddle String Diameter

Started by Bobby Wallen Jan 5, 2017. 0 Replies 1 Like

Alls quiet here but I thought I might stir things up with a question. Does anyone know or know where to find the diameter of fiddle strings. I have been using fishing successfully for sometime now.…Continue

beginner needs knowledge

Started by Alex Martinez. Last reply by Bobby Wallen Jan 21, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hello to the group ive just started to build cbg's but have always wanted a fiddle but cannot find any definet plans anyone have a ny to share or point me in the right direction??Continue

Voo Doo instruments

Started by Peter Rudolph. Last reply by Bobby Wallen Jan 17, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I just built An upright bass using a coffin design for the body. I am planning on a cello…Continue

Fiddle neck angle

Started by Wade Feb 22, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes

One of the most challenging things for me was getting a good angle on the neck. It's not like a regular CBG. You need a really good angle on the strings. Here's the simplest solution I could come up…Continue

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Comment by Yellowbelly Flatt on December 9, 2010 at 11:46am: SORRY, I thought I had added a link for photo. I guess not so.......

Comment by Diane in Chicago on December 9, 2010 at 11:38am: Pix, please?

Comment by Yellowbelly Flatt on December 9, 2010 at 10:04am: Hi, I've just finished building a 'cigar box' fiddle.

Comment by Yellowbelly Flatt on November 8, 2010 at 1:00pm: I have finally got around to adding a sound sample from the jazolin thing. It's an old, slow, moody Irish tune that is known as Fanny Power.
FannyPowercbfiddle.mp3

Comment by Yellowbelly Flatt on March 28, 2010 at 8:58am: Hi all, just joined this group. A fortnight ago I built one of those jazolin thing that were shown as plans on the cigar box nation front page. It's really ratty as I built it in one 12 hour session. The thing makes a sound like a cello and I tuned it D, A, E, like the top three strings of a fiddle and it can sing a pretty tune - in my opinion.

Comment by Diane in Chicago on December 1, 2009 at 11:39am: 25", tuned DAd, can be bowed but sounds better picked or strummed. Still working on the bowing intonation. Lots harder to get a good tone than on a regular ol' cello!

Comment by bemuzic on November 22, 2009 at 3:14am: Hi, trying to find out what this is and someone suggested I ask on here...any ideas anyone???
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/1-string-fiddle

Comment by Mama Mojo on November 21, 2009 at 5:53pm: That looks fabulous, Diane! Congrats!!!

Comment by Diane in Chicago on November 21, 2009 at 2:27pm: And next, Randy, a 3-string fretted fiddle, no chin rest. Got the box and the wood and the tuners. All set to go, just need the time!