Mrs Robinson
"I misspelled Garfunkel. This Simon/Garfunkel cover song you played was so good, you don’t need Garfunkel, your great on your own Simon(Tim). Humor implying it took 2 of them, you did it as one."
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Tim Hooper
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Tim Hooper's Discussions
Guitalele - converting another dead guitar!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Hooper Apr 19, 2020. 3 Replies 3 Likes
Hi there!This is the latest in a series of home-built instruments - all based on the theme of re-cycling dead 'folk' guitars.A colleague donated a particularly nasty IKEA guitar, that was beyond all…Continue
A pair of tambourleles!
Started this discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick Jul 30, 2019. 5 Replies 2 Likes
All,It's been a couple of years since I built my own tambourine-based banjolele.Since then I've fended off several requests to build copies for others, but I few weeks ago I caved in and took on two…Continue
6 string reso travel guitar build pics!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom T Sep 23, 2018. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Hi all,I've made a couple of ukes in the recent past, using bodies made from cut-down folk guitars, and very successful they are too!Well, another old folk guitar turned up, and being past…Continue
Tambourine banjolele build.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Lutz Sep 9, 2018. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Hi all,I thought I'd post a few pics of my banjo uke that I built last year, using a cheap (£12) tambourine from Amazon, an idigbo neck, and hardware from Ebay.'Loud' is the best word to describe…Continue
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Mrs Robinson
"Thank you Gents!
I've only been shooting videos for a couple of months, but it's very apparent that I'm getting more confident as time passes. Not more skilled or musical. Just confident!
Tim"
I've Got Sand in my Shoes
"Thanks Gents!
Manuel, the Drifters did Boardwalk, Up on the Roof and this one in quick succession. I guess the thinking was 'if you've written a hit song, then write it again, and then again'!
Poorness, You're…"
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- I'm not a talented player - just a strummer, but I've always enjoyed fabricating things for everyday use; cars, model aeroplanes, etc.; far more rewarding than just going and buying a mass-produced item!
Tim Hooper's Photos
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Mrs Robinson
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Cruel to be Kind
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Forum
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. 3 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Pick ups and number plate cbgs
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers 4 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik 19 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T yesterday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Saturday. 15 Replies 1 Like
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Friday. 11 Replies 1 Like
String noise
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers on Friday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Thursday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick on Thursday. 35 Replies 11 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ghostbuttons Mar 14. 16 Replies 2 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Mar 14. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!
Started by Hilo Greg in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Hilo Greg Mar 9. 4 Replies 2 Likes
My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Mar 2. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 28. 6 Replies 1 Like
Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer
Started by jonathan leslie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 25. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 24. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Considering wood tuners
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 17. 15 Replies 1 Like
Playing a bit!
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Feb 12. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo
Posted by Fergus Lester on March 7, 2023 at 12:11am 1 Comment 0 Likes
WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard
Posted by Slow Mick on March 4, 2023 at 10:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)
Posted by Slow Mick on February 28, 2023 at 9:05am 5 Comments 1 Like
I bought a torsion rod for a mandolin and lost the instructions to cut into the neck. I bought the torsion bar from gitty.
Posted by Anthony adams on February 28, 2023 at 4:49am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Stereo recording with a looper pedal
Posted by Sean Jay on February 27, 2023 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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"I’ve seen some with the plate recessed, but mostly screwed into blocks of wood in the…"
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