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At 4:22pm on June 25, 2009, Tom Lanford said…: Thanks Diane! The woodburning technique was a little bit of all the styles you mentioned. I checked out some of your stuff and all I can say is WOW! Thanks for looking!

At 10:29pm on June 21, 2009, Dave Cox said…: Thanks Diane, Maybe I should make this my trade mark on my next project.

At 9:00am on June 21, 2009, CMcG said…: Diane, thanks for the comments about the fiddle! I got the idea from Dennis Waring's book on 'making folk instruments'...he has the simple plans (so-so on detail and measurements) in his book...I mess around with it from time to time but I know nothing on how to play the violin....I'm a physic teacher who love's making instruments (and I have my students build them as well for projects)...I probably love the building more than the playing....the problem with me playing the fiddle is that for some reason all the cats in the neighborhood come over to my house and start meowing profusely...:) Best wishes....

At 3:17am on June 17, 2009, steve (Roots) said…: Hey Diane, this is Steve (Roots) I was curious about yur photo #2 dulci design. I was wundering how it sounded and do yu like how it came out. I've made a few on top of the box and they were not very loud. Do you glue it down, channel under neath etc. Just curious for info. Thanks Steve

At 4:11am on June 4, 2009, Larry McPheeters said…: Hi Diane, Teaching the young to build musical instruments has been one of the most rewarding things I have accomplished in my lifetime. you will find it to be the same for you too. when that young person completes there first instrument there heart is filled with magic and joy. Larry McPheeters, South Lake Tahoe ca.

At 5:07pm on May 31, 2009, Old Lowe said…: They have been so far for me I use the pointy side for the strings to rest on but I do sand that pointed edge down quite a bit til it is round on the top if you don't the strings will cut into it if you have the same type as I do.
I also glue a small strip on the bottom to help it stay up right like a little foot.

At 3:03pm on May 31, 2009, Shelley said…: Oh, wow, that is a coincidence. I can't wait to see your daughters uke!
Hey, question about the toothpick frets...
How do you sand all the frets down evenly & to exactly the same height?

At 2:34pm on May 31, 2009, Shelley said…: Hi Diane,
Another lady builder...yeah! (How many ladies are there on CigarBox Nation i wonder?...you have any idea? Your the second one i've met so far i believe.) "Mysterio"...that one looks really pretty. Oh, And i love the fork used at the butt of one of your guitars for a string uh, watchamacallit....very cool!

Hey, since you are so limited in space, what about making a ukulele? They're very tiny and are so lovely to play. Just a thought.
Take care & Have Fun Miss Diane.
Greetings,
Shelley.

At 12:18pm on May 29, 2009, Old Lowe said…: Hi Diane lately I have been using the cedar inserts that come in the cigar boxes.
Before that I usually use oak.
Thanks for the comment!

At 11:19pm on May 28, 2009, Roosterman said…: Just more praise! Some superb builds there Diane!!

At 10:19pm on May 28, 2009, JUJU said…: Hi Diane
you should get pleanty of ideas over here theres loads of stuff going on , infact i saw a double bass the othere day i'll try and remember where it was and send you the details
Thanks for the comments on my tunes
As for instruments i'm just doing two Commision builds , i sold the Redneck Montecristo the other week , the day after i sold it a guy on here asked me if it was for sale , told him it was sold so he asked if i could build him another so thats what i'm on with now
the other build i have to make is whats known as a Rat Rod CBG , which is a CBG that looks like it's been through the wars , or ratty and tatty , not sure i can pull it off yet as it's not really my style but i will give it a shot !
keep well
juju.

At 7:34pm on May 28, 2009, rodney fruits said…: great works of art you have here, glad i took a look.

At 7:21pm on May 28, 2009, THE FADER said…: Howdy Diane, welcome to the nation...just looking at your photos and......Wow !....you have got some really nice looking instruments there....They have the touch of a true artist !.....can't wait to see more !

At 1:31pm on May 28, 2009, JUJU said…: Hey Diane
You made it , good to have you over here , i was only telling one of the women builders on here about you the other week , she loved your builds , her name is Ani Mcneice check here out
see you around
juju.

At 6:47am on May 28, 2009, bairfoot cajun said…: if there is any thing i can help you with don,t hesitate to ask cause i always answer. once again welcome and if i can,t give you the best answer, i can find someone else here that will have the best answer yep.

At 6:25pm on May 27, 2009, bairfoot cajun said…: hello diane welcome to the world of cigar box guitars,lots to see here and hear see. check out the nation its a cool place to learn.

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