Can't seem to get in touch with J K. Think he's somewhere in your neck of the woods.Hope your doing good.

Terry

Thank's he actually sings when i play it or mabey he's just howling in agony because i suck.

I used sandpaper wrapped around a block of wood. In the end, they were perfect enough for me. I kept a metal ruler handy and checked them with the edge of that now and again.

Some people use the flat type of toothpick, but I've found they are made of softer wood and are inconsistent in size, which bugged me.

Funny you should suggest I try my hand at a ukelele -- I had just ordered a set of uke strings to build one for my daughter. She really liked your video. I've got a set of 4-on-a-plate tuners on the bench, so nothing holding me back!

that ukulele is really nice how long did it take you?im new to the cigar box world but im starting my first guitar today after work.

hi shelley,
thanks for the compliments
I used toothpicks for the frets

Thanks for the comment. Where is the Uke thing on in Dublin?

Thanks,
I'm currently building a Manditar that is the size of a Mandolin but has six strings as a Guitar.I'm new at this Cigar Box thing and the neck has proven to be my challenge.

Thanks again,
Terry

Hi Shelly,
I'm a Wash Tub Builder.

Thanks,
Terry

hi shelly i can rip the clip from your youtube video but it will be better if you post the mp3 on the player on your page. that way when i add it to the player on the WCBN people can link back to your page. let me know if you want me to email you an mp3(i probably won't get a chance til next week) or if you want to use the one you already have , which would be cool cause then i'll get to hear them both.

check the player on the WCBN page and click on a name in the "added by" column to see how it works. i'm e guertin.

cheers
ets

shelley i'm not a purist that feels all the music has to be played on a cbg. if you have a version on a regular uke that would be fine. i'm planning to nip an audio clip from your youtube video to listen to . that version captures a special bit of you playing an instrument you made yourself. i think that is what this movement is all about.

cheers ets

hi shelley. i'd really like to add an mp3 of "you belong to me" to the player at WCBN. if you are interested please let me know.

cheers
ets

ps. what knotlenny said, ditto for me too.

cked your blog...looks like your having a lot of fun in rodderdam...if i didn't care...old timer...good luck.

Yes indeed, we are rare over in this litle country but there are some of us out there building and playing cigareboxes hehehe, lets just call us pioneers instead of strange people ;)

Yeah sure, i have a 6 string cigarebox lapsteel and a fourstringer teabox guitar lying around i'd be glad to lend you for the exibition, maybe even a new build by then i can finish over there as a workshop part, just let me know when. I'd be glad to help give these cool little instruments the apriciation they deserve.

You should check a guy out on Youtube called:" Gijsforever " ,he's lives here too and he's got a square homemade upright bass wich is realy cool, he even does a cover of Junkyard Fever on it so check him out. I think he'd be a great addition to your planned event.

Thanks and looking forewards on hearing more about your homemade instruments event!

Hey Shelly, If you stay with the friction peg approach I have a tip I learned from an old mountain dulcimer maker. In "the day" they all used friction pegs and most of them carved or sanded the taper into them. I know you can purchase "peg dope" today for violin pegs, but applying a combination of soap and chalk works very well. I don't mean to make a concoction either... you just rub on the soap or scribble the chalk on the shiny friction point part of the peg. Tuning seems to mix the two and gives a smooth action when you get the right balance. Again, keep up the good work, and when are you going to share another song?

Loved your video. Great little uke you made.
Those bobbins seem perfect. I'm guessing you don't have a tapered reamer and peg shaver, eh? There a little pricey but can be made from some old scissors blades.
Amazing singing too... you have some pipes...;-)
Keep up the great work.

Thanks for "friending" me, Shelley . . . and No, I'm afraid that unfortunately there's not likely to be another NY Fingerlakes Cigarbox Guitar festival this year. (I've got too many irons in the fire, right now.)

I hope that you'll post some more videos. The Nation has no shortage of clever building gimics and such . . . but precious few real quality performers/performances. Yours is one of the rare exceptions. Your singing and playing has a very gentle and captivating quality. Gotta tell you, I absolutely love it!
Kudos!
K

glad to see you made it allright.And Im lookin forward to your next video.Seeya around miss shelly.

Welcome Shelley, Glad to have you here. Very nice uke you've built there and excellent video as well. Look forward to seeing more builds from you in the future.

Jeff