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My name is Brian. I used to be based in London and was a harp player with a little Blues band in the 80's. Moved to Devon a couple of years ago with my guitar collection and bought a mountain dulcimer. Decided I wanted a stick dulcimer so I set about making one from scratch – that led me into various cigar box type instruments – (actually I either make the bodies or use old trinket boxes) and I now have several assorted versions. Then I discovered the joys of fretless necks and then went electric.
I have a couple of channels on YouTube but I use my main one for just about anything: https://www.youtube.com/user/MRandomWritings
You might also check out my instrument website http://randomguitars.webs.com
Like most people here, I am learning new building tricks all the time and I am happy to share my successes and failures!
Oh and if anyone needs a harp player for a local gig... you can always ask so long as I can always refuse!
Cheers
My name is Brian. I used to be based in London and was a harp player with a little Blues band in the 80's. Moved to Devon a couple of years ago with my guitar collection and bought a mountain dulcimer. Decided I wanted a stick dulcimer so I set about making one from scratch – that led me into various cigar box type instruments – (actually I either make the bodies or use old trinket boxes) and I now have several assorted versions. Then I discovered the joys of fretless necks and then went electric.
I have a couple of channels on YouTube but I use my main one for just about anything: https://www.youtube.com/user/MRandomWritings
You might also check out my instrument website http://randomguitars.webs.com
Like most people here, I am learning new building tricks all the time and I am happy to share my successes and failures!
Oh and if anyone needs a harp player for a local gig... you can always ask so long as I can always refuse!
Cheers
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Hi Bri, would love to pop down tomorrow morning - pls text me on 07624 349796 with your address. Sorry its late but I've been with family all day!
Dave
Cheers Brian! looking forward to it very muchly...! hoping to spend a bit longer in Devon this time (-:
Hi Brian
Lesley says I should talk to you looking at a week in devon either from the 10th or the 17th is there anything happening music wise?
Brian,
You DO have an amazing lot of cbg talent near you.
John.
Brian,
Thanks for sharing the shindig vids and the work that went into the whole deal. Also, thanks for spreading them out. I don't like it when somebody puts up multiple vids at once and knocks people off the main vid page.
John
hey mr random !!!!! nice perf live !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i like it*,..,*
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