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Blog One Man's Garbage...... 3 Likes Ok think its complete now. Added fret Marker… Well a couple things added to my first build of CBG. I added fret markers by using the head of a nail and heating it up with a torch then touch down on mark locations. Seem to work pretty well. Also… Discussion Ok think its complete now. Added fret Marker… 3 LikesSo, there are about 7 guitarist that I have met 5 of which i work with. I have shown these people my builds. A couple of them remarked "oh, cool i seen these on you tube." or something to that…
Blog introducing cbg to guitarists 1 Like Adding some kind of weight to balance CBG? Hi all, Does anybody have experience with putting some kind of weight into the box to balance a CBG? My second build turned out perfect, nice low action, perfect intonation, great sound and so much… Discussion Adding some kind of weight to balance CBG? 1 Like Solazule Lunanegro my #1st build, lots of qu… I love all builds, I love the blues. With this build I wanted to take it way back into the deep shadow side of the blues and the idea or transformation. The pyrography on back is a Maori symbol for t… Discussion Solazule Lunanegro my #1st build, lots of qu… 4 LikesI’ve seen several questions on scarf joints recently. Since a quick search didn’t reveal a recent tutorial, thought I’d contribute.…
Blog Scarf With Me 5 Likes Trussed up or not? Hi folks, About to start on a new build. It's going to be a mod of a mandolin body into a 3-string, 25.5" scale, fretted electro-acoustic. My last build went well but I get a buzz mid fretboard...un… Discussion Trussed up or not? 1 Like Creating Your Own Truss RodIn my continuing adventure into the amazing world of CBG's, I soon discovered that my local music store, while interested in my builds and willing to carry them, thought that the playability…
Blog Creating Your Own Truss Rod 5 Likes Banjo making...Appalachian mountain style.I've just finished this..what a challenge it's been..and long overdue in the completion. It's an Appalachian mountain-style banjo for Hollowbelly. This is designed to be a stage instrument so I…
Blog Banjo making...Appalachian mountain style. 22 Likes PBS REEL SOUTH "SHAKEM ON DOWN" VIDEO This is an awesome episode about Mississippi Fred McDowell. <a href="http://www.pbs.org/video/2365929363/">http://www.pbs.org/video/2365929363/</a> Discussion PBS REEL SOUTH "SHAKEM ON DOWN" VIDEO 1 Like CBG ClubsWe are wondering how many CBG Club's are out there. So if you meet together say once a week or month to share builds, play CBGs in a jam, please reply to this post so we can access an average…
Blog CBG Clubs 6 LikesSeries of recordings/screen casts on Riley's washtub guitar, then my washtub bass, then my walking stick banjo. Apologies for my playing, singing, and the video/sound quality. Just a funny idea I…
Blog 3 layers of noise. 4 Likes VIDEO: Orkestra Obsolete Play New Order's "B… This wild video by UK ensemble, Orkestra Obsolete uses a diddley bow and other 1930’s instruments for a haunting version of New Order’s “Blue Monday.” Also look for: Musical saw Antique zither Sin… Discussion VIDEO: Orkestra Obsolete Play New Order's "B… 5 Likes Archive of Free Musical Instrument Plans: Ci… Enjoy the free plans and how-to info below, and be sure to check out the ever-growing Cigar Box Guitar How-To Knowledgebase: CigarBoxguitar.com! From the simple 3-string cigar box guitar instru… Page Archive of Free Musical Instrument Plans: Ci… 26 LikesStarted by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray yesterday. 1 Reply 2 Likes
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