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smojo

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dogfinger steve

cheers smojo, much appreciated. just been n checked the tuning, cgc:0)

Feb 13, 2011
smojo

Just added this vid to Youtube of my second circuit bent toy. Thinking about connecting it to a looping pedal and maybe some delay for some weird stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6KJD_SkTEk

Feb 14, 2011
dogfinger steve

just watched yr circuit bending vid. you are sick and wrong sir, if my grasp of electronics was a bit better i would be too. nice one... cheers:0)

Feb 14, 2011
dogfinger steve

reality... remember that somewhere in the distant past, started going fuzzy when i stuck a stick thru a box and...........:0)

Feb 15, 2011
bemuzic

well done for capturing that Alien attack!!...strange it hasn't been on the news..a government cover up???

Feb 17, 2011
bemuzic

lol, yeah sounds like you need a good rest : -)

Feb 17, 2011
Michael Wayne Bragg

That is a very trippy song, I like it. Cool circut bending, Mike.

Feb 22, 2011
dogfinger steve

cheers man:0)

Feb 23, 2011
bemuzic

While Giants sleep...like it a lot!! and not quite what I was expecting after what you said about the circuit bending. Sounds more mechanical...a rusty old gate or swing creaking and a clock ticking..with beautiful CBG over it. Really nice atmosphere : -)

Mar 10, 2011
dg

that was a great tune, im not much for the bending but you really made it work good.

Mar 10, 2011
bemuzic

well I think you've done a great job!...the sounds are unique, but blend together really well with the CBG.

Mar 10, 2011
Strolling Tone

Nice. Very cool, minimal and atmospheric.

Mar 11, 2011
dogfinger steve

nice one, really like it but i was starting to get a bit nervous by the end... got a thing about ticking clocks.. cheers:0)

Mar 11, 2011
smojo

Mar 12, 2011
churchpew kev

latest track is another one for a scary b movie . down an out documentry or even a taggart episode enjoyed very much cheers

Mar 13, 2011
Johno

Thanks for your input Guvnor :) & yes- you are right. my opinion counts most. cheers,,paul

Mar 16, 2011
smojo

Ratrod guitar demo now on youtube

ratrod guitar

Mar 17, 2011
dogfinger steve

cheers smojo. its good to get out the house:0)

Mar 18, 2011
dogfinger steve

cheers mate, no jack for me... was runnin the pa too so a sober night which is to the good wen you've got to win the crowd:0)

Mar 19, 2011
bemuzic

lol, I like the way you're interacting with those beeps!!

Mar 23, 2011
churchpew kev

hey smojo meets roadrunner keep on beepbeeping cheers

Mar 29, 2011
Lee Vickers

no not yet, been playing slide on a little guitar i picked up and open tuned for a while now. i've also been collecting bits and bobs (boxes, cans, wood, machine heads, pick ups and such) over the last few months...got enough stuff for a few builds now and was thinking of knocking up a couple of simple d.bows and canjos as practice soon. when i get my arse in gear and make some, i'll be sure to post a few pics on completion.

i've checked out HGMC and boxstock looks a crack and there's every chance i might show my face.

lee.

Mar 30, 2011
dogfinger steve

cheers for the comment on the vid, was a great night. just noticed yr nand gate synth at the top of the pge there, nand... that's a cross between a not n an and gate if my computer science memory serves me well?

Apr 26, 2011
dogfinger steve

cool, got it in my head about gates now... just remembered the exclusive or? while writing this lol:0)

Apr 28, 2011
Bad Finger (Eric)

Hey smojo,

Here I've been on the nation and never thought to look and see if you were here too. We haven't met, but your YouTube video with the tobacco tin amp was my entry into the CBG world. I can't seem to stop playing and building. Thanks man.

Eric D

May 16, 2011
Sammy Lloyd

Hiya mate, Sammy here, thanks for the note. Just getting into this whole new world. Half way through attempting to build my first cbg. Keep hitting the wall as I don't have that much technical ability. Just amazed at how many talented individuals we have out there. Love the sound, love the culture. Now I need to start learning this wonderful instrument, seems a lot different to my Ukulele. cheers Sammy

May 16, 2011
Bad Finger (Eric)

Thanks for complimenting my Punch Bow. I like the baluster neck so much I've gone out and purchased a few more. I'm sure someone else has done that before, but it not, it builds and plays very well.

May 17, 2011
Bad Finger (Eric)

I was watching some vids with my 6 year old daughter this morning and asked her if she wanted to see the one that got me interested in building guitars - your tobacco tin amp. She said "it makes me want to build a guitar too!"

Jul 21, 2011
Graham Alibone

I'm all fired up, great time and good company. Gandalf (Graham).

Jul 24, 2011
Yellowbelly Flatt

Sorry Smojo,

but Flatt is not my real name. It is a "stage name", a nom de plume, that I use for cigar box stuff and t'internet.

My 'real' name is far more obscure and is a Lincolnshire name that goes back forever.

Jul 30, 2011
Brad Hornick

The Delta Blues Improvisation on youtube nov. 24 2007.

Aug 21, 2011
ian dawson

Thanks for the welcome smojo, my computer threw its legs up recently so only just read your comment on my page ( I bit the bullet yesterday n bought a new laptop!) I guess I'm kinda hooked now, one finished (in a fashion) as it was an experimental rush! 2 more almost done (another 3 stringer + a fretted 6 for a friend of my daughters) all I've gotta do now is learn to play like you!

Sep 4, 2011
mark wright aka lefty

hi smojo, like wise i had a fab time good the see old and new faces. what i use is a Wagner Safe-T-Planer i think stewmac has a demo clip or you can find clips on youtube.

Oct 3, 2011
mark wright aka lefty

i think getting the cutters right is the key, when you change them or sharpen them it might take you a few goes to set them right. i always do a test on some scrap first. you need a solid drill as well i bolt mine down when im using it, because of the centrifugal force of the bit. Don’t get the copy get the real one the copy’s tend to suck the wood up. I also use a small wedge or tilt the platform a small amount so only the one edge of the plain is cutting. That will keep the cut cleaner. there is normally a small amount of clean up to do, but not a great deal. Go on youtube and type in;
O'Brien Guitars - Luthier Tips du Jour - Safe-T-Planer
He does a good demo!

http://youtu.be/hfaLmBGKjJY

Oct 3, 2011
Graham Alibone

Hi Smojo, I don't think so, my wife is ill. I'll know more Thurs orFri.'Boxstock' was great, just what the doctor ordered for me.

Take care, Graham.

Nov 20, 2011
Russell Carlin

Hi Smojo, nice to meet you last night,will probably cross paths once again,somewhere down the line,see ya later, Russ.

Nov 26, 2011
HOLLOWBELLY

yeah man-lovin them photos-especially the sepia ones-and the black frame-is that part of the process? it'd make great album artwork and suchlike.

Nov 28, 2011
3 String Blues

for sure friends and thanks for your help, I read everything you post!

Jan 26, 2012
Paul 'PapaHogg' Smith

'mayday' sounds great. Thanks for sharing...

Feb 26, 2012
Russell Carlin

Hey Smojo, Mayday sounds great, nice playin' and a catchy hook, it can't fail to please.

Feb 26, 2012
bemuzic

Mayday, Mayday!!! Good collaboration...I like how the CBG builds up

Feb 26, 2012
James

great song, im following you on sound cloud now

Feb 27, 2012
bemuzic

cool, look forward to hearing more.

I'm doing a song with my cousin at the moment. She wrote a song and asked if I'd do a bit of CBG on the end...it's ended up with me doing CBG, some bass, a beat and some backing vocals so far....then I might do some glockenspiel, maybe tambourine, clapping..and mixing it,lol!! I'm enjoying it though!

Feb 27, 2012
bemuzic

yep busy busy...better than having nothing to do!

Feb 27, 2012
Leadfoot T

Loved the new track Mayday - it sounds like its got a Beetles Sgt Pepper twist to it.

Mar 3, 2012
Howling Dick

Shame you can't come but short notice. Let's hook up soon

Sep 11, 2012
Gary Williams

Hi Smojo

How can I get a plan of the battery amp that bemuzic made

Gary

May 27, 2013
nailtown slim

Hello mate,

thanks for accepting the friend request, as for what's next, I'm not sure yet, I'm part way thru building a cigar box clock with a lamp on top. But today I had to go off shopping for birthday party stuff for my grandson who's 11 tomorrow! I only have to wire it up now and add a final touch or two, hope to get it done in the morning before the party. I'll stick a pic or two up and see what you think!

cheers for now,

Jan 2, 2014
14 buck bass (aka antonio)

hello Smojo, was talking with nailtown slim about some plans for building amps from scratch. he said you are the man to talk to for purchasing said plans. i pmed you . thanks antonio.

Jan 15, 2014
14 buck bass (aka antonio)

hey man , thanks for accepting the friend request. I went ahead and got an amp kit off e bay to put into my old radio body. I love your music. keep rockin on man. are these just clips or the whole songs ?

Jan 29, 2014