Steve Becker

hey steve welcome i'm also from Pa. the sound hole covers u commented on are from lowes,lots of other Pa guys here enjoy the nation

Hey Steve, Thanks for the comment! I'm glad someone's enjoying that TAB. I was considering whether or not to put more up because I wasn't sure if anyone was even looking at it. Thanks!

STEVE,,,that looks like one bad ass cat...does he play cbg's...

Thanks Alot for the info!!!! it is really appreciated!!!!

Sweet! way to go!

Steve, the bottle currently is held in place by double stick tape....works fine but I'm going to probably epoxy it down solid...

Steve - thanks for the comment! The starburst was actually a bit of an accident afterthought, but that's often when some of the most fun stuff happens I think. Keep looking, I hope to have some more stuff up this evening.

Steve, thanks for the positive feedback. I see from the photos you have posted you have not tried a dulcimer style instrument yet. This was my first and it is surprisingly fun and easy to improvise on; I am really getting a kick out of playing it. Have fun. Doug

Steve just beat it with a hammer sand it shiney and then spray paint it black and rub it off real quick before it dries DONE !

Thanks for comment steve

Hey man, glad you like the reso - I guess sometimes we just get lucky!!

thanks, im already a somewhat experienced in building. I built one completely from scratch a few days ago (including tuners). And im going to finish one tomorrow.

Ah... yup, never liked history much!! lol Looks great though man - how about a video demo??

Thanks Steve!

Thanks for the welcome! I have parts on order for my first build, so I'll be asking lots of questions shortly. ;)

Steve glad you found those piezo's (it a great deal ) You may even be able to use the magnets for pickups too -Don't know if they would work or not?? Love that Diddley bow you made ...You have some great looking stuff .... would like to hear a sample .... How hard is it to build those pickups ,would like to try some, just don't know where to start...

Hi Steve, yes G-Dec is good fun. Not my own setting, I must admit. It's the good old 'Rockin G-Dec'. In the vid, you can hear the background howl off the piezo pickup, but I just played over it. I sometimes use a preamp booster pedal to control (with varying degrees of success) the howl which always seems to accompany to more extreme settings.

I've been looking at your stuff, nice work! I'm just going to comment on one of your old photos in a minute, it's got me intriuged. See you. Mark

Hello,
I have started a CBN group entitled, "How to Play CBG" It is my hope and intention to encourage the "Wealth of Talent" here on the Nation to share their knowledge and skill to further the CBG movement. Please consider contributing an instructional "video" link to this group. If you are a viewer seeking instruction, please feel free to write. If you have any suggestions or know other players who you think may want to post instructional "video" links, please contact me. Thank you for your interest and support, Keni Lee

Thank you for becoming a member of the "How To Play CBG" Group. Are you going to post an instructional video or are you a viewer seeking lessons? Please respond. It is my hope and intention to encourage the "wealth of talent" here on the Nation to share their knowledge and skills to further the CBG movement. Please feel free to contact me if you have any suggestions and please invite any players who you feel may contribute to this group. Enjoy, Keni Lee

Hi Steve, Thanks for the info about your 'back to front' tuner arrangement, and also about the G-Dec website. Both useful!

Cheers,
Mark

Hey Steve, hope all is well with you and yours. Thanks for your comments man, I really appreciate the feedback. Still got a diddly like yours on my build list sometime soon,
Take it easy
B

Cool use of fret wire for the bridge...good idea!

Thanks Steve! - Don't know about "master" but I do enjoy it - Take care - T

Thank you for the kind words!

Well deserved.
Bruce

Thanks for the info, Steve. I will check it out.

thanks for the painfull comment Steve. i was able to solder, coat with fingernail polish and keep on winding. the others went very smooth. i hope what happen to you doesnt happen to me! keep up the cool builds.

thanks for the comment steve nice photos you build cool CBG's

Thank for the invite Steve. Really like your work!
Bruce

Thanks for the good words Steve! You have some great lookin' instruments goin' on too! I only wish your page didn't bring up Yuengling... I can't get that in Colorado, and I miss it!

Thanks Steve. i was in a pickup mood that day... keep up the cool builds.

the tuning is 2 str. Aa 3 str. Aea i'll tune down to g tomrrow . just putting thru the paces

i like your pic ups thems to cool, nice pick collection

Hey Steve! - Thanks for all the nice comments on the recent build. I think you'll really like working with that box. It does have a nice thick wall for support, but the top & bottom are thin enough for good resonance. Good luck. Can't wait to see the photos when it's done. Take care! - Tom

Hi Steve, thanks for your comment. Nice to meet you and find such a strong PA group!
Your photos and builds look amazing!

Bruce

hey steve thank you for the comment it very appereciated. some time I would like to pic your brain about a non thru neck design complete with picup, however Im unsure how to attach the neck securely you have some nice stuff here on your site.

Thanks Steve. I will have to look up that vinegar/steel wool stain. I happen to have both items here.lol. The door striker sure looks easier than cutting and modifying a hinge.

Cool Steve! It was hard to get rid of my first one, i still wish i had it. Good luck to ya in the New Year and sell some more.....

thanks steve