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At 1:54pm on July 12, 2009, Eric said…: Sam, thanks for the offer... fortunately or unfortunately, a few hooligans have talked me into building my own.....you do make some great stuff though!

At 11:05am on July 9, 2009, JUJU said…: Thanks for the info Sam , i would leave it as it is , if it aint broke dont fix it !
Cheers bro
keep well
juju.

At 8:39am on July 9, 2009, JUJU said…: Hey Sam , just wanted to say nice job with the new tune , Dirty Low Down Bass , wow bro that is Dirty and real low bass , i love it , nearly blew my speakers lol!
juju.

At 8:39am on July 9, 2009, Gloria said…: Sam, Love your song "He's A Friend Of Mine" Great song, Gloria

At 7:36am on July 8, 2009, Ben said…: Hey Sam,
Is that your bass that's recorded on here? You mentioned that if I sent you some money you'd send me some weed whacker string. Have you done that for anyone else? I don't know how much to include for shipping. Please let me know!

At 9:14am on July 4, 2009, Doug Thorsvik said…: Sam,

Thanks the detailed response; I'll have to take a closer look. I checked out the song too which was helpful. Note: you have improved since the last song of yours I have listened too. I've been curious as to how 3-stringers are tuned. I'm using standard instrument tunings (GDAD Irish Bouzouki, DGBE Tenor Guitar, DAD Dulcimer) so far, but I am considering trying some others. The guys on the worship team don't like my 4-string GDAD cigar box bouzouki because it doesn't sound like a guitar (too tinny and thin) and it doesn't sound full enough without another guitar playing which is often the case. So I am trying to figure out a tuning/string combination that will give me a richer fuller sound (not necessarily guitarlike) that will work well just accompanied by a bass guitar and drums. Thanks again for the help.

Singing His praises

Doug

At 4:59pm on July 3, 2009, Doug Thorsvik said…: Sam,

Reference your personal three string fretted cigar box guitar. I noted that in the pictures the strings seemed quite thick. I'm curious as to the scale length, tuning, and string weights. Are you playing it slide or rhythm? Although I love seeing pictures of everyone's instruments, building details are also very useful. Thanks.

Doug

At 12:16am on June 30, 2009, Delvero said…: Sam, received boxes and they are Great! packed very well, thank you so much

At 7:29am on June 20, 2009, Delvero said…: Sam, i sent you a Paypal payment of 36.17 today with my address. Thanks very much in advance for the boxes.

At 2:06pm on June 19, 2009, Kevin Sprague (Knotlenny) said…: Sam,
Thanks for your comment on my vid. Yeah the 'One Man Band' thing is a challenge for me, too. I never really thought I could have the knack for it, but with the right rig it ain't half as bad as you think. You should give it a try, it's really quite satisfying and eliminates the need to have to deal with pesky 'drummer' types. he-he
K

At 6:10am on March 27, 2009, David Beede said…: Hey Sam,
I was just admiring your short scale bass. I've been thinking of building something similar bassed a bit on the Ashbory rubber string bass. What are you using for strings? Any tips welcome.... Thanks
David

At 10:05am on February 20, 2009, L.J. said…: Hey Sam,
I guess I mean. Everything here at cbn is simple to navigate and get around.At the yahoo site it is all posts and its huge compared to this. A lil overwhelming. When I first got in i got about 50 emails a day started filling my box.Im sure theres nothing wrong with the yahoo site.Im not the best at this computer stuff.I hope I didnt offend you or anybody else with my yahoo comment.I am still checkinb out yahoo here and there.and maybe ill find it as simple as this site one day. I gotta go back and see what I said now. Thanks Sam.

At 1:43am on February 15, 2009, JUJU said…: WOW Sam !!
Thank you for the fantastic comments - your the second person that told me never to apoligise about my playing so i must be doing something right !! - i'll keep working at it
many thanks my friend
Regards
juju.

At 12:29am on February 11, 2009, joe cerroni said…: Congrats on the TV interview/ feature, I hope I get to veiw it someday, Have fun budd, Break a leg. Joe

At 2:40pm on January 25, 2009, JUJU said…: Hi Sam
It's good to here your doing a project with your son thats nice - wish i could spend more time with my father don't get me wrong i love him to bits and he's always been here for me /us but when it comes to hobbies we are like Chalk and cheese but he does show intrest when i show him a new build
good to here your keeping well
best regards
juju.

At 12:47pm on January 25, 2009, JUJU said…: Hi Sam
Long time no talk
How goes it in your neck of the woods hope all's good
Are you building anything right now or just practicing for you upcoming gigs ??
just thought i would say hello
Best regards
juju.

At 4:48am on January 7, 2009, Nile said…: Hi Sir

Just started a Reso Group and wanted to extend an invite to you. hope to see you in the group

Nile

At 9:51am on January 2, 2009, Willardj said…: SAM,,,Just saw your home...I will ship tomorrow...wj..

At 5:30pm on December 31, 2008, Willardj said…: Sam...Is it ok to send de d-bow friday the 2 nd??? Happy New YEAR..willardj

At 12:33pm on December 26, 2008, Diamondback Guitar Shop said…: Howdy Sam! Do you have any of those Indian boxes left? I'd like to buy one for a special guitar I've got in mind. Let me know.

Diamondback