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What is your preference for Neck Finish?

Started this discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 23, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I use Tung Oil on my necks as a finish. I like the way it looks.I have tried Polyurethane but it looked to shiny and new.Tru-Oil or Gun Stock Oil but that was also shiny.And, Teak Oil. I really…Continue

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Sunflower Blues and Gospel Festival

Started this discussion. Last reply by Uncle John Jun 24, 2018. 3 Replies 1 Like

Heading down to Clarksdale, MS to the Sunflower Fest August 9-12. It's a great time, great food, music, and cold beer. …Continue

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"Got a request from a friend to build a guitar for her little brother who lost a friend right before High School Graduation. They had played in a band together, were skateboarders and there was also a story about streaking through the…"

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Paul Craig commented on Kevin Patrick's blog post Gittybucker

"Get the covers for them, it gives you a way to mount them and it protects the coils. I've already seen one damaged from over zealous picking. ;)"

Jun 2, 2021

Kevin Patrick commented on Uncle John's video

Big Fat Lie ~ with lyrics. Original song by me.

"Nicely done John. I thought it was going to be a political song, but I was pleasantly surprised."

May 21, 2021

BrianQ. commented on Kevin Patrick's blog post Gittybucker

"Velcro would add to its height, making it closer to the strings? When it comes to pickups, they should be firmly fastened down to avoid them moving or feeding back too easily. you can screw them down with a wood ring or cut out the lid so they sit…"

May 16, 2021

the anonymous pick commented on Kevin Patrick's blog post Gittybucker

"I would be leaning against the metal / magnet plan , as any metallic mass would effect the pickup sound , (usually in a negative way ) not to mention most likely creating a piezoish effect. velcro sounds good . or…"

May 15, 2021

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So I bought a few Gittybuckers a while back and am wondering the best way to mount them (on the guitar that is).I was also considering putting a strip of Velcro on it then one from the neck to the bridge so I could experiment with placing it in different possitions. Since it is magnetic, maybe even a strip of metal it could attach to. Any thoughts on this?KevinSee More

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How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?: Online search

How many instruments have you built so far?: 5

What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).: The thought that I can make music out of junk I have laying around really amazes me. I have also attended the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel festival in Clarksdale, MS the last few years and have seen many homemade guitars and Diddley Bows.

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At 6:21pm on January 10, 2021, Southern Ray said…: Howdy! Been admiring your work. Nice stuff.

At 12:04pm on January 8, 2021, Bob "Ambrose" Negus said…: Pleasure to be your friend Kevin.

At 10:02pm on April 20, 2019, Glenn Kaiser said…: Howdy Kevin, Happy Easter bro!

-Glenn

At 8:41am on February 18, 2018, Muddy Creek Guitars said…: Thanks for the friend request, Kevin!

At 12:51pm on February 3, 2018, JB said…: Thanks for the friending :)

At 6:21pm on January 27, 2018, Uncle John said…: Crap! It does not look as good as that purple one you made.

At 6:20pm on January 27, 2018, Uncle John said…: Kevin, can you take a shift as designated bus driver? Hey, I made a nice little tinjo out of one of the tins from you. Photos posted. Maybe a video later.

At 4:42pm on January 22, 2018, Uncle John said…: Going to Cal in your mind? You can ride the Iowa bus with me.

At 9:41pm on December 14, 2017, Kevin Patrick said…: Too many thanks to you too John. Thanks for the tour, boxes, your insight and the other goodies. Hope to stop again soon.

At 8:59pm on December 14, 2017, Uncle John said…: Kevin, thanks for the good visit and goodies. Hey, that blue PB tin git looks great!

At 11:25am on December 2, 2017, Dano Schultz said…: Mornin' Kevin. Glad to be your CBN friend, thanks. Just happened to be on the site this AM. I got a couple of support posts on my back porch that might become D-bows come Spring. Sorry, but I will have to tell my girl you were one one who inspired me - she won't go as far from us as Iowa to hunt you down for a whoopin' though... ;)

At 3:39pm on November 18, 2017, Dave Lynas said…: Hey Kevin. Glad to be a friend.

At 12:32pm on November 18, 2017, Uncle John said…: Kevin, I like your take on the canjos with the aluminum beer bottles. Hey, did you realize that I am in Harlan? How is your playing going?

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Gittybucker

Posted on May 14, 2021 at 12:17pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

So I bought a few Gittybuckers a while back and am wondering the best way to mount them (on the guitar that is).

I was also considering putting a strip of Velcro on it then one from the neck to the bridge so I could experiment with placing it in different possitions. Since it is magnetic, maybe even a strip of metal it could attach to.

Any thoughts on this?

Kevin

Mailing boxes for CBG's

Posted on September 18, 2019 at 10:02am 7 Comments 1 Like

Since I have enough CBGs around, I send most of the ones I make to other people, not a lot, but some. I have sent them as for as Italy, to Oklahoma and now have one that goes to southern Texas. I have looked for boxes the right size for mailing, but they want me to buy 25-50 of them at a time for more money than I want to spend. I think it would be a great idea if you guys at CBN would offer mailing boxes for sale. Something like a 38 x 6 x 10 would work great for me, and sell them one to…

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