3 string "Belinda" CBG with Juju pick up (my 1st fretted build!!)

This is the 2nd of my Belinda boxes that I bought from eBay. Did an amp with the 1st one, see this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEXIKKMZHHc ......6 more to go!!
I wanted this CBG to be an all rounder that I could take with me busking and play all my songs on, so the action had to be high enough to slide, but not too high for some of the picking stuff. After lots of fiddling about I've got the balance right and can just about play everything (with the aid of a capo) There are some photos here:
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/3-string-belinda-cbg-with-juju-pic...
On the video I've tried to play lots of different types of things to show how it sounds. The Juju pick up is BRILLIANT!! If you haven't already check out Juju's website:
http://www.jujus-cigar-box-guitars.webeden.co.uk/

Thanks again to all of you who gave me advice and put up with my silly questions!!

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Comment by bemuzic on September 17, 2011 at 11:11pm
thanks Barry...ooh I couldn't pick as they're both good for different things!
Comment by Barry "Backwater Jack" Nova on September 17, 2011 at 10:43pm
so what do you prefer b?fretted or or frettless?lovely guitar by the way.
Comment by bemuzic on September 17, 2011 at 2:56am
thanks Darren
Comment by darren brown on September 17, 2011 at 1:55am
very nice job .
Comment by bemuzic on September 16, 2011 at 4:30am
thanks olds. Yeah get a loop pedal!
Comment by olds sleeper on September 16, 2011 at 4:25am
VERY cool....nice job. i love that loop pedal too...i need to get one.
Comment by bemuzic on September 16, 2011 at 2:18am

Thanks Ben, yeah those magnetic pick ups aren't scary at all now!

Hey I've just thought I have a tin somewhere with a rooster on!! Not sure where it is, but if I can find it I'll take a pic for you and if you like it you can have it : -)

Comment by Roosterman on September 15, 2011 at 11:55pm

Sounding good B.... Glad you overcame the mysteries of the magnetic pup!

How cool havin a box wit your name on it too - Anyone seen a 'Rooster' box?

Or maybe I'll change my name by deed poll to 'Montecristo'......

Comment by bemuzic on September 15, 2011 at 11:51pm
thanks texmexy, yeah I'm proud of it : -)
Comment by bemuzic on September 15, 2011 at 9:39pm
thanks Warren and Kickinmule!

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