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At 10:32am on November 14, 2010, David Garretson said…: Do you have a preference in bridge/nut material???

Thanks,
Dave

At 9:48am on November 14, 2010, David Garretson said…: Hey Wes,

I hate to seem like a bother, but I can't seem to find any solid information about my build. What do you use as a rule for bridge/nut height? I have body guitar pretty much together, and plan on starting my build. I am using 25.5 scale from my telecaster, but I am stuck trying to figure out my bridge/nut height. I would appriciate any pointers you could give me.

Thanks again,
Dave

At 8:20am on November 10, 2010, David Garretson said…: Hey Wes,

Thank you for the kind words, and offer to help me out. I am just getting geared up to make my first CBG, and any help would be great! I just moved to Greer about 3 months ago, and I am looking for a new project, so we will see how she goes! I was wondering, because you said you build and play, what books/dvds should I look into to learn about playing? I think I can get my build finished ok, (Hopefully), but I have no idea what to do after that. I played the 6 string in my younger days, mostly chords and scales, but I have never played slide or anything with 3 strings.

Thanks
Dave

At 9:11am on November 5, 2010, beStillroy said…: Hi Wes
Well My Mic Squeals a bit too ...Nature of the Beast I suppose...
I'm Running it Str8 into a Fender Concert 60 W amp and can set it on about 3.
Decent volume... but there must be a way to shield the pup and decrease some feedback.
Let Me Know what you figure out.
THANKS
HI

At 9:12pm on November 3, 2010, greg gibb said…: Hi Wes
sorry for being a bit slow but how do i relate notes to the fret position , I dont read music but with d brookers fret no. notation I am now playing an almost recognizable version of amazing grace. I would love to do that notation to wih you were here .My cbg is tuned gdg
cheers greg

At 4:16am on October 24, 2010, April Mae said…: Thanks so much Wes for the well wishes! All the best to you man & a Happy Halloween ;)

April Mae

At 1:34am on October 18, 2010, rockcity said…: Thanks alot Wes I appreciate it. Let me know the next time you roll through town maybe we can get together for a beer and a jam session..

At 4:47pm on October 12, 2010, bairfoot cajun said…: thank you WY fer the comment on the Marvel oil can 3 stringer.did ya notice that one of the dowels in the neck was aluminum and the other is wood? thanks again man.

At 11:01am on October 9, 2010, Diane in Chicago said…: Thanks, Wes! That diagram is perfect, and shows the neck-thu, which my photo does not.

Merci beaucoup!

d

At 9:04am on October 5, 2010, Naz Nomad said…: Any chance you could scan that Havana label, do a photoshop repair and print a new one?

At 2:22pm on October 1, 2010, rodney fruits said…: Thanks Wes, so far so good! should have a sound clip up soon.

At 4:45am on September 24, 2010, Jerry K Unger said…: Hi Wes, I wouldlike to post photos my non playing Bucket Banjos in hope sf getting some tips on how to convert them to play.

How do I post photos?

Thanks

Jerry

At 10:29am on September 19, 2010, sluskinner said…: Thanks man! Been wanting to build one of these for awhile now. Glad to see websites dedicated to the cause!

At 3:10am on September 17, 2010, rockinfrasse said…: Hi! So if you look at my sketch of the headstock im planning, do you think it works out like that?? Seems to be kind of the same angle as another guitar i have at home.

At 3:01pm on September 7, 2010, fess shelton said…: e-mail is fess@millenicom.com

At 2:59pm on September 7, 2010, fess shelton said…: yes, i am the Total wine dude, i have some cigar boxes for you, i live in Mauldin on bethel road if you want them...

At 5:01am on September 5, 2010, Purgatory Hill said…: Thanks for the info, Wes! We'll check out those places. ya never know..

At 2:11pm on September 4, 2010, Mat Carruthers said…: Thanks for the welcome. I suppose it's possible we've met somewhere - I've lived all over the U.S. and have traveled and worked all around the world.

At 10:43pm on September 3, 2010, Purgatory Hill said…: hey Wes- i love the quote, "The two most useful toys a kid can have are a stick and a box. Give 'em that and it'll be whatever they can imagine." It could Cigar Box Nation's official motto! Who said it?

At 9:13am on August 30, 2010, Tom Caneschi aka cbg tom said…: Wes, Thanks for the links I'll ck em out soon ... I had some fun at the fest got some cool vids and it was great hangin out and talkin with u I picked up a few pointers too.tc

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