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Jess's Blog – January 2010 Archive (4)
Inspiration!
Wow, there's nothing that get's the ol' blood boiling and the body moving like inspiration from a fella's peers.
Just this past week I was reading Shane's suggestion that designing and creating a CBG was simply not enough of an accomplishment, and that in order to really enjoy the effort you gotta get out of the workshop and light up the box in front of an audience. It didn't say that talent was an important ingredient . . . just get out there and play!
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Just this past week I was reading Shane's suggestion that designing and creating a CBG was simply not enough of an accomplishment, and that in order to really enjoy the effort you gotta get out of the workshop and light up the box in front of an audience. It didn't say that talent was an important ingredient . . . just get out there and play!
Another commentator… Continue
Added by Jess on January 30, 2010 at 8:51am — 2 Comments
#2 Is Complete
Today I finished the build on #2. I call this one my "Olli", 'cause it's a Oliveros box. The headstock and tailstock are shaped a little differently than on the first box, and the neck is a deep Mahogany color with a natural color fretboard. The bridge is different as well, but the greatest difference is in the offset of the box to the neck. I wanted to hear if the sound may be more resonant with a larger cavity and 'f' holes cut in the lid. This really sounds good accoustically and is very… Continue
Added by Jess on January 8, 2010 at 2:43pm — No Comments
Frets from Gitty
I received the frets yesterday, which I ordered from Giddy, and they're installed on # 2 and #3. I must tell you how pleased I am with the customer service and quality of the materials I received, and the shipping was lightening swift. I checked all local music stores and numerous vendors on the web, and Giddy cannot be beat for price and service. Just thought you all would like to know that this is one advertiser on this site that is preamo.
Added by Jess on January 3, 2010 at 12:20pm — No Comments
Number 3 is in the mill . . . #2 is on the way
I finished shaping and sanding the neck for #2 yesterday, now I'm waiting for the mail to bring me fret stock from Giddy's, and I will be on the way to completion. The box is ready for installation and electronics. I hope it turns out as well as the first effort, but who knows, the proof is in the pudding, as they say.
Number 3 is already in the mill. This CBG thing is intoxicating, perhaps even addictive. I found an 'old' Hershey's Chocolate pretzel tin among the stuff in my… Continue
Number 3 is already in the mill. This CBG thing is intoxicating, perhaps even addictive. I found an 'old' Hershey's Chocolate pretzel tin among the stuff in my… Continue
Added by Jess on January 1, 2010 at 3:00am — No Comments
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