So, you're ready to start layin' down some tracks? Here's a quick primer on PC recording for the absolute beginner - I'll go over the basic equipment and setup, show you some handy software for doing basic audio recording, give a quick overview of effects, and explain how to export your work for sharing with your audience.
Equipment you…
ContinueAdded by RiverRatCustoms on March 30, 2016 at 7:30am — 8 Comments
Hi out there, I'm looking for a simple interface to plugin to the PC to practice & play along with backing tracks, can anyone recommend an entre model?
Added by martin baker on March 30, 2016 at 4:43am — 22 Comments
Hey Y'all thanks for the comments on my build but I don't see any reaction to the song posted featuring my CBG...it's an old Blues sound...a brand new song by me! Titled 'Nothing But The Blues' Have a listen it's free!
Added by Burt K. Arthur ak NorthernBandit on March 29, 2016 at 4:30am — 5 Comments
This weekend the family and I got together and played guitar, sang and played games. It was a great time. We recorded one of the songs. It was recorded on a phone and i am a bit pitchy in parts but it was a lot of fun. Enjoy!
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Added by Antony Moggridge on March 26, 2016 at 10:31am — 5 Comments
The moment you just haven't been waiting for! -
Bug's 3rds Album of a random life comments...
"One way…
ContinueAdded by BUGGY (C) on March 25, 2016 at 10:00am — 12 Comments
Hey, I have been using the CB Gitty economy tuners for a while now and they work well enough but I want to upgrade a little. Do any of you have experience with some of his other tuners that are a little more high end?
Added by Rusty Summer on March 25, 2016 at 9:01am — 2 Comments
Been wanting to build this for a looong time!
Added by Glenn Kaiser on March 24, 2016 at 12:57pm — 3 Comments
Thank you g-pa tom it was truly wonderful of you to allow my into your shop. The things I learned and ideas I picked up has allowed me to see with new eyes. I truly enjoyed talking different builds and seeing what you do.neat stuff.thanks again tommy
Added by Thomas Blasque on March 24, 2016 at 4:52am — 1 Comment
I recently got to spend an afternoon with Thomas Boardman he told us some great stories and how he made his famous box uke. He's now in his 90's and still plays ukulele I took him my 10 string uke to try as well as a 3 string CBG which he loved.…
ContinueAdded by Les Hilton on March 22, 2016 at 11:02pm — 3 Comments
Hey, what's up! I'm interested in creating some unique instruments, but am not mechanically inclined in the least bit. Would love to chat with anyone who would like partner for some fun and, possibly, profit. I have a lot of creative design ideas with some visual appeal.
I'm a better vocalist than guitarist, but am a fan of open tunings. Strong background in classic rock like the Stones. Big fan of Jimmy Reed, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, and more.
Added by Cork_92 on March 22, 2016 at 4:29pm — 2 Comments
Hi all, I'm a bit confused as to where to post material as there are so many headings on this site. I cant see the difference in a Forum post a Blog post or Latest Activity post, and I suppose there are other places this would fit, but I'll post it here.
Here's my story about bringing somebody into the guitar building fold using a CBG as the starting point.
I have been working with and building guitars and all stringed instruments for around [long, long time] years, and around…
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Added by mark on March 22, 2016 at 8:02am — 6 Comments
Hey Everyone! First post.
I started building a little over 6 months ago and have learned so much since - a lot by just "doing" but also from all the builders here. Thanks!
My first cbg was literally made from scraps in my garage. And since I didn't have a cigar box lying around, just built my box from 1/2" ply. After scavenging several cigar boxes, I noticed that the nicer ones used box joints, so now, mine do too.
I've settled on a basic design (8x11x3 box - 1/4" ply…
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Added by Uncle John on March 21, 2016 at 9:00am — 48 Comments
Figured y'all might get a laugh out of this..true story..
well shucks, was asking some of my pickin' friends about various slides I could use, explained my issues, what seemed to work and what did not, one of the older dudes said; well, go get you a stubby 3/4 inch socket, the old school kind, put that on yo' finger, make sho' it fit real tight like..so I looked out in my tool box, searched the junk box, looked here and there, no stubby socket to be found just the short ones which…
ContinueAdded by Dan Hoodoo Man on March 21, 2016 at 4:18am — 2 Comments
I recently finished a 3 stringer with 2 pickups controlled by 2 volume pots,instead of a 3 way switch.Thanks to David L.for telling me about this idea (Stracciatella Mod). I used the coils from 2 Gitty Gold Foil pickups.Diodes are soldered between each pot and the jack. Instead of soldering my grounds to the back of the pots, I flattened a piece "tin" from a can and mounted the pots thru the metal and tied all the grounds together with a bolt. It made a nice clean connection.
Just…
ContinueAdded by jeff weins on March 20, 2016 at 9:00am — 14 Comments
Welcome to my journey, just sharing a little bit about what I am doing and learning in hope you folks will jump in and share your tips and tricks with me..My first true serious attempt in the studio with a CBG. having a blast discovering all the things a feller can do on one of these fiddles, running most of my sound through a small Roland micro cube I found at a pawn shop for little of nothing, those fellers did not have a clue what it was worth, nope, I don't feel one bit guilty, diggin'…
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