"Right. I made a Baritone conversion neck and put it on a Strat. It has Dulcimer fretting, I call it the Ducitar. 6 strings at 28" scale. It's tuned open C : C/G/C/B/C/C. You can play Bass chords on the 3 top - lower tuned strings,…"
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Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Thursday. 6 Replies 1 Like
So other than just not using the ...3rd? String on a 4 string guitar when playing a song or riff made for a 3 string how do you take say a lesson from Shane or anyone designed for 3 string and play…Continue
Mounting resonator cones
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 6, 2019. 2 Replies 0 Likes
i built my first resonator using a spun aluminum cone and was happy with the sound and tone however I didn’t have the right size screws to mount the steel cover at first. Once I did get the cover on…Continue
Decal top removal
Started this discussion. Last reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH May 13, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
is there a good way to remove the paper decal top off a cigar box so it can be used on another box? I have tried a heat, various cutters, blades. Continue
Bedpan pickups
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Oct 13, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I put this in the wrong forum, should have been here. i have a bunch of stainless bedpans, 18, I bought to make guitars from and would like to have your options on what type , model, ect of pickup…Continue
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"I think C you'll get a much fuller sound. Well we could have a 7 String version tuned DGBDGBD like a Russian 7 String Guitar cause whatever yo do on the bottom 4 strings can be done on the top 4 as well. Converting a 4 string Cigar Box Guitar…"
"Your 3 string guitar is usually tuned ( 1 - 5 - 1 ) The 1 is the root note of your chord and the 5 is the 5th note of the chord and the other 1 is the root note at a higher octave.
Your choices are: A: Keep the 3rd note string of your 4 string…"
"You'll really need a Special Conversion kit. The next idea I had was to convert my 4 String Cigar Box Guitar into a 6 (or maybe a 7) String cause I don't want to built a new instrument & get another Cigar Box, I wanted to simply swap…"
Converting 3 string to 4 string
So other than just not using the ...3rd? String on a 4 string guitar when playing a song or riff made for a 3 string how do you take say a lesson from Shane or anyone designed for 3 string and play it on a 4 string?See More
"Hi Robert, yes to what Blind Doughboy has said. I also place the cone in position, push down on the centre (bridge position) so simulate string pressure, then with the other hand I tap around the cone where it contacts the top using a finger, so as…"
"I personally wouldn't use the type of cone that screws to the top. The whole point of a reso cone is that it floats on the lip of a tone ring (or sound well). Not being connected - screwed on glued to anything - allows the cone to do what the…"
Mounting resonator cones
i built my first resonator using a spun aluminum cone and was happy with the sound and tone however I didn’t have the right size screws to mount the steel cover at first. Once I did get the cover on it seemed the volume and maybe the tone had been reduced. The cone just sits on the top and without the cover is held there by the tension from the saddle the same as in a normal guitar. The cover screws go through the lip of the cone and so hold it tight to the top. I am going to take the top off…See More
"Try covering with a damp washcloth and then iron it, the steam should loosen the glue."
"I've had good luck removing the "My Father's Cigar" decal by using a heat gun (carefully) to warm up the underlying glue. Once you get a corner up, just continue to apply a little heat under the decal to help it along. A hair…"
"Hi Robert
I would try scanning it onto my computer or photocopying it and using the copy. At least copy it before trying to remove it.
Taff"
Decal top removal
is there a good way to remove the paper decal top off a cigar box so it can be used on another box? I have tried a heat, various cutters, blades. See More
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