So I am getting a lot of youtube recommendations of Fenders new tenor guitars. And once I saw the price of them ,,,,,, Well I had to make one instead of going and getting one.…

Well I finally got my first cbg done I made it for my sister and sense I have not yet been able to play a tune on it I plan on taking it to a friend of mines shop tomorrow and see what he thinks my brother cane out to the barn to see what I was getting done and he ended up giving me a hand now he’s finding it interesting that a cigar box can sound so clean 

Heres my latest one, Banjo style round box of birch ply with laser cut soundhole of a stripper on a pole, Rod piezo & preamp, its quiet acoustically but wakes up when you plug it in.

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Here’s something that might be useful to some folks. I learned this from a veteran Handyman some decades ago, so I won’t claim it to be my idea? Something he didn’t notice? If you use as much of the tube as possible, only a 1 1/2” by 3/8” piece (Valve Stem) of it will be thrown in the trash. That’s good for the environment! Which is always a plus. The Tools used were: Razor Knife & Sharp Scissors/Shears. I ended up cutting over 200+ different size bands from 1 Bicycle Tube? Get your…

another lap steel along a similar theme as my previous post.  This one is #147 with a 25.5" scale and tuned to open G.

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Up here you find my shovel guitar plan. It's in Italian, 'cause I think there are some Italians who would like to build one, but can't understand english language plans very well... Enjoy!…

I know this has been driving everyone crazy, and I see there are lots who have not caught on yet, so here is how to do it?

This is #146 guitar, a 23" scale lap steel tuned to C6 that I just finished today.  The walnut is from a cabin that was built here in Eureka Springs around 1880 and the back is from a hardwood headboard that came out of a local roadside motel that was built in the 50's.  I wanted to try an Art Deco style, I like how it turned out and have a couple more similar to this on the bench, the next one will be 25" scale.…

During this pandemic that's got us all locked in our houses, the music world has lost three great performers. As someone who was influenced by all three of these amazing musicians, I feel like its my duty to write this blog entry.

First of all, the world lost country music superstar Kenny Rogers on March 20th. Born in Houston, Rogers started his music career in the late 1950s. His first band was called The Scholars. He went on to play in the jazz band for musician Bobby Doyle. In the…

Something to knock the edge off. I know it’s been hard having to shelter in place & at the same time, trying to find joy in such a serious time. So here it is, knock yourself out... 

Hey everyone I am contemplating the idea of another virtual fest maybe in August or Sept in good ole Granby MO. Let me know what everyone thinks. I would like for Dave to contribute his art work again.

How I Wind Low and Medium-Z Pickups On the Cheap

CAUTION: I do not wish to pretend I know what I am doing. But this is what I am doing...

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 60`s something pump style bug sprayer, electric, purple heart inlay and bridge,

red oak nut and fabricated steel string holder.…

Kevin M. Kraft's 2015 novel DOBORO THE BOTTLENECKER has recently been re-released in an effort to gain a new audience AND attract financial backing for the motion picture, which is currently being developed by Kraft's production company, Heaven's Wheel.…