Yep i dit get that , i was just wondering Why, not in the best of my days some stupid virus is taking my hearing away on the right side ,still trying whit the doctors got rid of the cold but not the deafness!!
Hey Turtlehead, hope all's well. I just got the Diddley today! It's a bit surreal for me, I haven't had my hands on many cigar box instruments that were built by someone else. This little thing is great.
Turtlehead hey, are you still searching for «historical examples of three string CBGs?» Should we open a new forum asking folks about their first three string CBG if built before 01.01.2000 or an earlier date, how it was tuned, and where they got the idea from, tracing back the inspiration step by step.
Some days ago I mailed Mac Arnold who still plays on a three string gas can guitar, but didn't yet get an answer: «Dear Mac, wikipedia states that your musical journey began in the 1950s when you and your brother Leroy fashioned a guitar from a steel gas can, wood, nails, and screen wire: I have two questions: how many strings had your first gas can guitar and how it was tuned? Did you maintain these settings till now?»
Maybe working with phone calls could be a better option, asking always for contact data about the person to ask next, but for this kind of investigation I'm living to far from folks which have relevant information.
From our Wisconsin lumberjacks I moved to Northern Finland to check if they know similar instruments and bingo: diddley bows with a can as resonator. In a recent blog I asked finnish followers for photos, but till now without success.
Hey Turtlehead. Thanks for being a friend. I'm honored to call you one. Thanks for the encouragement too. I really appreciate that. Stay well and speak soon :)
I thought We were but couldn't fine you on My list wanted to let you know I wrote another song using one of your backing tracks thanks it turn out real good posted on CBN and youtube.
I'm sure I will jump right on learning whatever song you choose. I checked out your jam tracks (saw the new Stones tracks last night), they're really nicely done. Much appreciated
I would also be very grateful for a 4 string tab or lesson of some kind. I love your Ripple video, that was actually what inspired me to build a 4 string. Thanks in advance
Yeah man, it would be great to see your process. I'm beginning to think that the time I spend trying to figure this stuff out would be better spent simply making and playing instruments. But then I see some of the cool vids like yours and Charles' and I get pulled into wanting to learn how to do that. Any info will be much appreciated!
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Grateful for the friendship!
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Yep i dit get that , i was just wondering Why, not in the best of my days some stupid virus is taking my hearing away on the right side ,still trying whit the doctors got rid of the cold but not the deafness!!
am i that BAD ? cose of the Bone i reccon? im not allway's playing alone, are you not the guy that does all those drum&Bass backup tracks?Mmmmmm,oke
Hey Turtlehead, hope all's well. I just got the Diddley today! It's a bit surreal for me, I haven't had my hands on many cigar box instruments that were built by someone else. This little thing is great.
Thanks again!
Turtlehead hey, are you still searching for «historical examples of three string CBGs?» Should we open a new forum asking folks about their first three string CBG if built before 01.01.2000 or an earlier date, how it was tuned, and where they got the idea from, tracing back the inspiration step by step.
Some days ago I mailed Mac Arnold who still plays on a three string gas can guitar, but didn't yet get an answer: «Dear Mac, wikipedia states that your musical journey began in the 1950s when you and your brother Leroy fashioned a guitar from a steel gas can, wood, nails, and screen wire: I have two questions: how many strings had your first gas can guitar and how it was tuned? Did you maintain these settings till now?»
Maybe working with phone calls could be a better option, asking always for contact data about the person to ask next, but for this kind of investigation I'm living to far from folks which have relevant information.
From our Wisconsin lumberjacks I moved to Northern Finland to check if they know similar instruments and bingo: diddley bows with a can as resonator. In a recent blog I asked finnish followers for photos, but till now without success.
Hey Turtlehead. Thanks for being a friend. I'm honored to call you one. Thanks for the encouragement too. I really appreciate that. Stay well and speak soon :)
I thought We were but couldn't fine you on My list wanted to let you know I wrote another song using one of your backing tracks thanks it turn out real good posted on CBN and youtube.
thanks for the friending Turtlehead,Nation is a bit unstable here a t m,so i hope this goes through
Hey Turtlehead,
I'm sure I will jump right on learning whatever song you choose. I checked out your jam tracks (saw the new Stones tracks last night), they're really nicely done. Much appreciated
Hey Turtlehead,
I would also be very grateful for a 4 string tab or lesson of some kind. I love your Ripple video, that was actually what inspired me to build a 4 string. Thanks in advance
Thanks turtlehead, likewise Buddy!
Yeah man, it would be great to see your process. I'm beginning to think that the time I spend trying to figure this stuff out would be better spent simply making and playing instruments. But then I see some of the cool vids like yours and Charles' and I get pulled into wanting to learn how to do that. Any info will be much appreciated!
hey turtle here's a little murder ballad i recently finished for the gallows ballad project. this one's from 1618
https://soundcloud.com/planetslade/the-unnatural-murder-by-meh229
fancy having a bash at one? i could hit you up with all the details
A B bender CBG is just awesome.
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