Videos for Swavesey - Cigar Box Nation 2024-05-08T07:27:01Z https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/video/listForLocation?rss=yes&xn_auth=no&location=Swavesey Opening and first reaction to my Random CBG!! tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-05-21:2592684:Video:232280 2010-05-21T13:51:11.012Z bemuzic https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/bemuzic This CBG was made by Mr Random Writings who I’m sure most of you have come across on here! I got him to make me it as the builds I’d seen of his were always very individual with LOTS of character…this one is no exception : -)<br></br> It’s fretless and has the E,A and D strings on it from a normal set of guitar strings for a low growly sound, and I LOVE IT!!!! If you haven’t seen it check out the great film Mr Random Writings made of the making of this guitar… This CBG was made by Mr Random Writings who I’m sure most of you have come across on here! I got him to make me it as the builds I’d seen of his were always very individual with LOTS of character…this one is no exception : -)<br /> It’s fretless and has the E,A and D strings on it from a normal set of guitar strings for a low growly sound, and I LOVE IT!!!! If you haven’t seen it check out the great film Mr Random Writings made of the making of this guitar <a href="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/jam-and-build">http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/jam-and-build</a><br /> My film is a bit long with not much happening, but I made it mainly for Brian so he could see what I made of his guitar…I won’t be offended if the rest of you get bored!! New Year Reflections (blues improv on 3 string cigar box guitar) tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-01-08:2592684:Video:172036 2010-01-08T12:29:32.923Z bemuzic https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/bemuzic <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/new-year-reflections-blues"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329802326?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Didn't want to go out on the snowy icy roads, so stayed in a had a good try out of my sustain pedal I bought recently. Came up with a sound I really liked, so decided to record something........<br></br> I used my 3 string cigar box guitar (tuned G,D,G), Boss CS3 pedal, and Roland Micro Cube amp (with reverb and flange)...and of course my MojoBone Works… <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/new-year-reflections-blues"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329802326?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Didn't want to go out on the snowy icy roads, so stayed in a had a good try out of my sustain pedal I bought recently. Came up with a sound I really liked, so decided to record something........<br /> I used my 3 string cigar box guitar (tuned G,D,G), Boss CS3 pedal, and Roland Micro Cube amp (with reverb and flange)...and of course my MojoBone Works slide!! Picking it up (groan!!) tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-12-09:2592684:Video:155328 2009-12-09T15:43:35.794Z bemuzic https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/bemuzic <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/picking-it-up-groan"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329803319?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />This is what I came up with after watching Shane's video lesson on picking...added an old film effect for a laugh : -)<br /> Tuned to G,D,G <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/picking-it-up-groan"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329803319?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />This is what I came up with after watching Shane's video lesson on picking...added an old film effect for a laugh : -)<br /> Tuned to G,D,G First test of my 4 string tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-12-01:2592684:Video:151367 2009-12-01T11:14:24.308Z bemuzic https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/bemuzic <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/picking-it-up-groan"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329803319?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />the 3 string was in danger of taking over, but now I've re strung this I'm really pleased with how it sounds...just got to learn how to play it now!!! <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/picking-it-up-groan"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329803319?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />the 3 string was in danger of taking over, but now I've re strung this I'm really pleased with how it sounds...just got to learn how to play it now!!! 3 string CBG - Delta Blues attempt! tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-11-26:2592684:Video:148841 2009-11-26T17:59:16.635Z bemuzic https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/bemuzic <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/picking-it-up-groan"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329803319?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>thought I'd made this up, but realised afterwards I'd been "heavily influenced" by one of John McNair's videos (Red Dog Guitars)....finding it hard to get the sound he does!!...any advice welcome : -)<br></br> I'm trying out a new glass slide I just got...the "Blue Diamond" from <a href="http://www.diamondbottlenecks.com">www.diamondbottlenecks.com</a> .......very… <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/picking-it-up-groan"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329803319?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />thought I'd made this up, but realised afterwards I'd been "heavily influenced" by one of John McNair's videos (Red Dog Guitars)....finding it hard to get the sound he does!!...any advice welcome : -)<br /> I'm trying out a new glass slide I just got...the "Blue Diamond" from <a href="http://www.diamondbottlenecks.com">www.diamondbottlenecks.com</a> .......very nice!!! A new recruit!! tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-11-24:2592684:Video:147732 2009-11-24T12:42:14.743Z bemuzic https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/bemuzic <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/a-new-recruit"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329796874?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=196" width="240" height="196" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Here's my husband Dave, who has never played any musical instrument...he couldn't put this down though : -)....here is sitting by the fire picking away....very relaxing......until the phone rang!!! <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/a-new-recruit"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329796874?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=196" width="240" height="196" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Here's my husband Dave, who has never played any musical instrument...he couldn't put this down though : -)....here is sitting by the fire picking away....very relaxing......until the phone rang!!! A quick blues improv to test my 3 string cigar box guitar tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-11-24:2592684:Video:147726 2009-11-24T11:52:54.193Z bemuzic https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/bemuzic <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/a-new-recruit"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="196" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329796874?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=196" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>My slide technique needs work (no damping down of the strings or anything)...and well EVERYTHING needs works really, but the blues is not supposed to be too polished right????<br></br> I'm using a "Mojobone Works" bone slide made by Randy Bretz, which I would highly recommend!!!...for more details click on the link below…<br></br> <a href="https://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/a-new-recruit"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/329796874?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=196" width="240" height="196" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />My slide technique needs work (no damping down of the strings or anything)...and well EVERYTHING needs works really, but the blues is not supposed to be too polished right????<br /> I'm using a "Mojobone Works" bone slide made by Randy Bretz, which I would highly recommend!!!...for more details click on the link below<br /> <a href="http://smokehouseguitars.com/blognewsroll/?p=1135">http://smokehouseguitars.com/blognewsroll/?p=1135</a>