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At 11:01pm on July 22, 2014, Cpt. Nemoff said…

Album Notes

Cigar Box Guitar and classical music met again after 150 years!

In the middle of XIX century there were musicians who classical pieces performed on homemade instruments such as Cigar Box Guitar. But, unfortunately, there are no records of these unique
performances did not survive. How do sounds classical music of the Renaissance on cigar box guitar?

"Das Wohltemperirte Cigar Box Guitar" Album ( translation: Well-Tempered sigar box guitar ) was recorded in a home studio by Eugene Nemov.

The list of works you will see all the familiar songs and names of composers such as Franz Shubert, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Albinoni and names of familiar music lovers Renaissance: Pascal Bouquet and Francesco da Milano.

Pascal Bouquet - French lutenist, he lived in XV-th century. Pascal Bouquet composed many excellent works for lute and baroque guitar. Musical notations this musician survived to this day. "Brande des Hermites" and "Volte Praetorius" - it's two works from the collection of popular dances of France, Pascal Bouquet written specifically for learning to play the lute.

Francesco Canova da Milano (Italian Francesco Canova da Milano) - Italian Renaissance lute, one of the major European composers XVI veka.Franchesko Canova da Milano is one of the best composers of lute music, and possibly greatest lute virtuoso of all time. His work, and the amazing beauty of a consistently high level, and are often performed today.

Just the album includes two copyright works Eugene Nemov - "French dance" and "English dance". They are written in a popular style of lute music of the Renaissance .

All works have been performed at 3-string classic guitars from cigar boxes, made by Eugene Nemov. Description and images of these instruments You can see on the site www.cigarboxguitars.ru and personal Evgeny Nemov page on the www.cigarboxnation.com ;

Enjoy!

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At 9:09pm on September 30, 2012, Savage Mojo CBG said…: Nice jammin' with ya Friday, looking forward to more!

At 6:51am on September 27, 2012, Savage Mojo CBG said…: Cool man I live downtown, I am always down to jam. I do a lot of busking down on 4th and marble, it's a block away from my house, so I'm out there at least three times a week.

At 1:04pm on September 24, 2012, Dog House said…: That sounds good. We'll keep in touch about jammin sometime. Love the shop website too. I might have to look at purchasing an instrument from your shop sometime.

At 5:56pm on September 23, 2012, Dog House said…: James, thanks so much for the welcome to the CBN! I am definitely diggin' the cigar box sound. Also I would love to jam sometime here in town. Do you do jams with other local musicians?

At 7:00am on April 12, 2012, Dean "Easy Street" Delker said…: You & Don are near the same age. Was familiar with Tom Petty, & the Leaden brother with some connection to the Eagles, etc. but I believe he lived in Earleton so I guess he went to Sante Fe HS, if there was such a thing then. One of the bands he was in was called the Earleton Gonzo Band. He & buddy Glenn both play Big Daddy Mojo cbg's. And I know they're on this site.

I'm lookin' to buy some kind of fretless bass CBG when I get some disposable income. I'll be in touch. Glory & Bliss.

At 2:16am on April 12, 2012, Dean "Easy Street" Delker said…: Did you know a Don Blitch from Gainesville? He went to high school around here, and used to open a lot for Gamble Rogers. He moved out to the Austin music scene for 20 years, but moved back & took over his dad's pool maintenance biz when he got married & started having kids in the early 90's.,

He plays guitars & sings well, but is probably an even better killer blues harp guy. He plays a CBG with long time friend Glenn Moody in a duo called, "Cracker the Box".

At 11:32am on November 5, 2010, chas pike said…: hi james,
where are you at?

At 1:13pm on March 12, 2010, Christopher Call said…: Thanks for the friends request bro! Awesome to meet ya!

At 4:15pm on February 25, 2010, Jim Mitchell said…: Hey James I caught myself looking at a bedpan at the flea market this weekend remembering your comments about how good they sound as cbg. But the guy wanted $65.00 and suddenly I was cheap.... Is that what they go for???? Should I go back this weekend? When did you leave Florida? Take care. Jim

At 4:10pm on February 25, 2010, Jim Mitchell said…: Hey James, thanks for the comments on the tuners... They are a little more work but I think they complete that old time guitar look.... If you try them make certain that you stay away from the ones that are designed for classical guitars or you will be forced to use light strings which could impact your tuning options... Take care - Jim

At 8:25pm on February 11, 2010, Nathan King said…: James,
Can that CBAmp get a "great" sound? Well, it's all relative, right? Will it sound like a 40W tube amp? Not even close. Does it sound like a decent 2W practice amp. Yep, and you can check out my video "Gotta Love Them Cigar Box Instruments" to hear it in action. Thanks for the comments!

At 9:53pm on February 3, 2010, bemuzic said…: thnaks for the video comment : -)

At 9:38am on February 3, 2010, James Bush said…: Yeah been inside once, pretty cool bar down town. I will have check out the CD. Are you building anything cool these days? James

At 6:38pm on January 5, 2010, Tim Gale said…: Thanks James. Got my wood for the fret board and a piezo buzzer today. About ready to start putting the thing together.

At 12:00pm on December 30, 2009, Mama Mojo said…: Thanks for the add, James! Good to see you here on CBN!!!! Welcome to the clan!!!

At 10:49am on December 30, 2009, chris ekelman said…: Thanks James.I'll talk at you later.

At 7:46am on December 30, 2009, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you for your Birthday Wish
Best of Health and Wealth in 2010. Enjoy.

At 8:32am on December 21, 2009, James Bush said…: Yeah they sure do! You don't need to plug them into an Amp. They are the shit's....pun intended. They have a loud volume to them with a natural tremolo sound comming out of the pan. Did you hear Chris Anderson from the Outlaws Band play the one he got from my brother Rat Daddy? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6G-gSs6dNE . Watch all of the videos, these guys are amazing. first time playing an open tuned CBG and improv their own songs.