"A C/G chord is just a C major chord with an added low G bass note, so any C major chord shape will do?"
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How to do a 513 chord on a gdg cbg?
Started this discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jun 16, 2023. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Trying to figure out how to play Jack Elliotts version of cocaine blues. Totally different song than the Johnny Cash one. Anyway. C/G is the most used chord and I found a site saying that's 513/gce…Continue
What's the best brand of sandpaper and/or sanding tool?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mardi Macfly Oct 17, 2018. 21 Replies 0 Likes
I spend way too much time sanding.Continue
Anyone try cutting down wheelbarrow handles for necks?
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I've been using them occasionally. They are white ash, which is heavy but makes a very durable neck at a good price. They sell them at the hardware store and they are 2"x1.5" or sometimes a little…Continue
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How to do a 513 chord on a gdg cbg?
Trying to figure out how to play Jack Elliotts version of cocaine blues. Totally different song than the Johnny Cash one. Anyway. C/G is the most used chord and I found a site saying that's 513/gce triad chord. Not sure how to accomplish that on my GDG cbg. Can't remember the other chords in that song but if anyone can help with that that would be awesome too.
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Just wanted to let you know Cigar Box Guitar Slingers - Spokane meets at the Airway Heights Library monthly to play our 3-string GDG tuned CBGs. It might be something you would be interested in.
Check out our website: CBGSS
Doug"
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- At 5:19pm on January 19, 2020,
Doug Thorsvik said…
Mardi
Just wanted to let you know Cigar Box Guitar Slingers - Spokane meets at the Airway Heights Library monthly to play our 3-string GDG tuned CBGs. It might be something you would be interested in.
Check out our website: CBGSS
Doug
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