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Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

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Simpsonville, SC

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sluskinner

Thanks man! Been wanting to build one of these for awhile now. Glad to see websites dedicated to the cause!

Sep 19, 2010
Jerry K Unger

Hi Wes, I wouldlike to post photos my non playing Bucket Banjos in hope sf getting some tips on how to convert them to play.

How do I post photos?

Thanks

Jerry

Sep 24, 2010
rodney fruits

Thanks Wes, so far so good! should have a sound clip up soon.

Oct 1, 2010
Naz Nomad

Any chance you could scan that Havana label, do a photoshop repair and print a new one?

Oct 5, 2010
Diane in Chicago

Thanks, Wes! That diagram is perfect, and shows the neck-thu, which my photo does not.

Merci beaucoup!

d

Oct 9, 2010
bairfoot cajun

thank you WY fer the comment on the Marvel oil can 3 stringer.did ya notice that one of the dowels in the neck was aluminum and the other is wood? thanks again man.

Oct 12, 2010
rockcity

Thanks alot Wes I appreciate it. Let me know the next time you roll through town maybe we can get together for a beer and a jam session..

Oct 18, 2010
April Mae

Thanks so much Wes for the well wishes! All the best to you man & a Happy Halloween ;)

April Mae

Oct 24, 2010
greg gibb

Hi Wes
sorry for being a bit slow but how do i relate notes to the fret position , I dont read music but with d brookers fret no. notation I am now playing an almost recognizable version of amazing grace. I would love to do that notation to wih you were here .My cbg is tuned gdg
cheers greg

Nov 3, 2010
beStillroy

Hi Wes
Well My Mic Squeals a bit too ...Nature of the Beast I suppose...
I'm Running it Str8 into a Fender Concert 60 W amp and can set it on about 3.
Decent volume... but there must be a way to shield the pup and decrease some feedback.
Let Me Know what you figure out.
THANKS
HI

Nov 5, 2010
David Garretson

Hey Wes,

Thank you for the kind words, and offer to help me out. I am just getting geared up to make my first CBG, and any help would be great! I just moved to Greer about 3 months ago, and I am looking for a new project, so we will see how she goes! I was wondering, because you said you build and play, what books/dvds should I look into to learn about playing? I think I can get my build finished ok, (Hopefully), but I have no idea what to do after that. I played the 6 string in my younger days, mostly chords and scales, but I have never played slide or anything with 3 strings.

Thanks
Dave

Nov 10, 2010
David Garretson

Hey Wes,

I hate to seem like a bother, but I can't seem to find any solid information about my build. What do you use as a rule for bridge/nut height? I have body guitar pretty much together, and plan on starting my build. I am using 25.5 scale from my telecaster, but I am stuck trying to figure out my bridge/nut height. I would appriciate any pointers you could give me.

Thanks again,
Dave

Nov 14, 2010
David Garretson

Do you have a preference in bridge/nut material???

Thanks,
Dave

Nov 14, 2010
Chris Ballard

Thanks Wes. Working on my second attempt now. I think I will replace the neck on my first attempt. I have the method down better now. I will post pics when it is done. This is a cool lil hobby. And cheaper than builing solidbody guitars.

Nov 17, 2010
R L Kuhn

Thanks Wes. Wes Carl has already contacted me. He'll let me know whenever he comes this way and/or when here permanently.
Not sure where Simpsonville is, near the coast? We have a rental condo in MB that we get down to occasionally if it's close.
Love the name btw!

Dec 2, 2010
Fitzhugh

No problem. Just wondering, how much do you use linux for audio, if much at all, what distro and how you like it? Are you running real time, jack, etc. or not bothering with all that? That is all assuming you don't mind my asking!
Thanks

Dec 13, 2010
Martin Johns

Hi, Wes. Thanks for the welcome. Should clear up immediately I "borrowed" that picture from a CD cover. T'ain't me. If that's a no-no, somebody should let me know and I'll shuffle in a picture of my cat or something.

Again. Thanks for the welcome and the advise. Just hangin' right now.

Peace.

Dec 14, 2010
Martin Johns

That would be the Reverend K.M. Williams from the Dialtone Records release "When I Rise". He plays a homemade single-string and his percussionist uses his hands, instead of drumsticks.

Dec 14, 2010
Glen Freck

Thanks for the welcome I used to live in fountin inn man its a small world

Dec 21, 2010
Keni Lee Burgess

Thank you Wes for your response. Definitely. Right on the money.

Guitars, especially standard tuned guitars, are not the best instrument for understanding how music works. Moving from string to string does not work out as nice as the notes on a piano keyboard. Your right, starting with a simple one string instrument is a great way to begin. Actually, a great deal of slide is played on the first string on a 6 string guitar too. The 2 bass strings (strings 6 and 4) are alternating and the melody line ( notes on string one) fall either on the bass note beat or in between them. The melody line is actually the lyrics set to music. Please watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A211hZFewdk

In a nutshell, this is the foundation of Delta Blues. If you get this down, it is easier to move into more complex arrangements and add additional strings. This arrangement can also be played on a 3 string CBG tuned 151 (GDg) Alternate G and D while playing slide on string g. Timing is key. Slow and steady.

Enjoy, Keni Lee

Jan 5, 2011
Keni Lee Burgess

You know I should of told you, GDg is of course another key than the video. If you wanted to play it how it sounds in the video, you would need to tune DAD.

For GDg, I use strings ADg from a standard pack. (CD4)

To tune DAD, use EAD from a standard pack. (CD1)

Enjoy.

Jan 5, 2011
Jon Pruett

Thanks for the tip on the Harbor Freight flush cut saw - that looks much nicer than my plastic handle model with the chipped teeth I need to replace anyway. Now I'm looking forward to a pull cut for fretting! Thanks!

Feb 4, 2011
Jon Pruett

And oh yeah - not sure of your preferred Linux flavor, but I'm finding Mint Fluxbox edition rocks! Clean, simple, uncluttered and elegant - just like a fine CBG! :)

Feb 4, 2011
Jon Pruett

My main working unit is a TC1100 tablet and I had lots of display and wireless driver issues with both the RedHat and Suse distro's - but the Debian derivatives have all been pretty good with it. It's nice to poke around and put something new on it every few years too.

Feb 4, 2011
Mister Scott

Thanks for the link, Wes. I've been using my stock of pre-made necks since that fiasco. probably time to get back on the saddle.

Mar 7, 2011
Wichita Sam

Wes,

Thanks for noticing. I'm moving and downsizing. This is going to be my moving sale dedicated page.... Then after, only Wichita Sam Custom CBG page... dedicated to the business of building only one quality custom per month.....

Look for a big banner ad when I kick off the Moving Sale....

thanks,

Sam

Mar 8, 2011
Mark Bliss

Thanks for the support and comments Wes.

I had seen your neck carving post, its also full of good tips. On longer necks I do use the marks as a guide, but on the little one in the blog I found it to be so simple, it was roughed in so quickly it was like surprise! Im nearly done here. I checked it with a straight edge for reference a couple of times, but it required vewry little tweaking.

The connundrum of the moment is finishing the blog build. My objective was to build the thing and present methods to build something different than the stick in a box method but with all common hand tools and easily available materials.

The problem is, I am down to the nut and bridge construction and really am having a hard time facing making them by hand. I want to do black, as it would contrast the white box and light colored neck nicely, and I have some black Corian samples, and a chunk of Ebony, but just want to machine them and finish this thing and move on to another.........

Thanks again,

Mark

Mar 10, 2011
Bluesheart

Yeah, me too. Well, hello again, as the song goes.

Mar 29, 2011
Bluesheart

I have used SO many of your building tips, all to good effect. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Mar 29, 2011
Rob (Uker) Porras

Nice Pics.

Apr 7, 2011
Bad Finger (Eric)

Thanks for the comment on my video. Yes, I think you got the lyrics correct!

May 3, 2011
kB

Thanks for the invite.

My 3 string should be here by tomorrow.

Looking forward to plunking and sliding.

kB

May 3, 2011
Uncle John

Wes, You and Chickenbone John have my favorite names on nation. Is there a story about how your parents chose that name?

May 19, 2011
R L Kuhn

Wes,

Saw "Blind Lemon Pledge" was playing here in Wilmington last night . Had to be you. (Or someone stole the best blues name ever!) Give me a heads-up next time, I'll catch ya.

Jun 11, 2011
Uncle John

Blues so bad your mule has to moan. That's the blues.

Jun 12, 2011
Delbarjo

thx !!!!! Wes "Moanin' Mule" Yates for your comment on my vidéo baby please don't go^^

Jun 18, 2011
Darrell Hice

Thanx! Glad to know someone is that close. Maybe sometime, I can ask some realtime questioms, only 1 or 2 so far. You have a good evening.

Jun 25, 2011
Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw

Hi Wes.

Thanks for joining the Skype group. Hope to chat with you on there sometime if the time difference isn't too much of an obstacle.

All the best.

John

Jul 3, 2011
Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw

Hi. Yes. I was up until almost 2am last night talking to Dan Sleep. Can't do that tonight as I have to get up early, but hope to link up soon.

All the best

John

Jul 4, 2011
Rand Moore

That's a beautiful tatoo, Wes.

-Rand.

Jul 4, 2011
Palmettoflyer

Thanks for the warm SC welcome. I'm just starting to figure out what all the CBG and 3 string playing is all about. I might need some help for sure. 1st step is building a CBG! Great resources here and I'm confident in my skills. Might need more "learning to play" help than anything else. I've played guitar off and on (mostly off) for the past 35 or so years. Now it's time for some fun!

Jul 6, 2011
jabes

sorry to be thick, but your comment on 'marking your work'- what's a DBA?.. THANKS FOR YOU COMMENT...JOHN

Jul 11, 2011
Galen Lee Walker

Thanks for the welcome Wes. The fishin great round here, I'm more of a black bass guy. Love the area, been here 9 years. Take care.

Aug 12, 2011
hikingonthru

Thank-you! Would love to know a source for a good set of plans to make a cardboard dulcimer. My oldest son (in elem school) would like that to be our next project together.

Aug 20, 2011
Jerry L. Fields

If I should decide to take on another project I'll definetly get in touch. Thanks for the offer of help. My maiJn interest comes from watching a friend who lives in Easley who has built several they really look interesting and who can resist the quality of a handbuilt instrument even if it ends up as a display piece. I would give you his web address but he is not connected to the net Thanks Again Jerry

Sep 11, 2011
Skeet

Yea, I made em all myself. I'm from North Augusta by the way. I mostly just play in my man cave. Sometimes I'll get with a band and play harp at their jam sessions.

Sep 14, 2011
Gabe Beilfuss

Pauls is still there and busy as ever.

Sep 19, 2011
Henry Strat-o-varius Lowman

http://http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/august-1

Sep 20, 2011
Henry Strat-o-varius Lowman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lOX1coGCKuY

Sep 20, 2011
Henry Strat-o-varius Lowman

Hey, Wes! I reposted the "AUGUST" video on the site, and here is the You Tube link.

Sep 20, 2011