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Permalink Reply by Rob Ingram on May 28, 2014 at 12:54pm

Sure ! I build 2 & 3 string fret less sliders, 1 string diddley bows & canjos. My favorite tunes to play are old gospel hymns, old folk tunes and anything else that might come to mind !!!

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Permalink Reply by DeForest on May 29, 2014 at 5:59am

I  have heard CBG's used for every type and style of music , like the one I uploaded, not sure what style it would be called, it was just something that popped into my head. I think you could call it Improvisational,  or jam, because what ever showed up in my head went out my hand, which is great, because you can make it as long or short as you wish, and nobody knows but you :)

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Permalink Reply by Mark Bliss on May 29, 2014 at 3:56pm

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Permalink Reply by Mark Bliss on May 29, 2014 at 3:58pm

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Permalink Reply by turtlehead on June 2, 2014 at 4:57pm

Great vids here. 

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Permalink Reply by Bufo Bill on May 29, 2014 at 11:30pm

I play "Old Time" frailing banjo tunes, as my Electric CBG has a home made five string banjo neck. Cripple Creek, Cluck Old Hen, Ida Red, that sort of folk tunes.

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Permalink Reply by Titch the Clown on May 31, 2014 at 11:37am

Bagpipe swing - your argument is invalid

Bag pipe swing with Gunhild Carling in Central Pa…: http://youtu.be/8RbVuDuCYMY

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Permalink Reply by Boxy Music on May 31, 2014 at 12:37pm

Holy smokes. That is something I've never seen before. Thanks for putting that up!

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Permalink Reply by MattCrunk on June 2, 2014 at 7:49am

No, I believe it's a rule, maybe even a law, that you cannot play anything but the blues on a cigar box guitar, ever.

Just kidding.

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Permalink Reply by MattCrunk on June 2, 2014 at 4:38pm

Country, yes. But bluegrass . . . .Those bluegrasserrs being the ultimate instrument snobs that they are, well, . . . not much of a chance there.

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Permalink Reply by TN Twang on June 3, 2014 at 4:08am

Hey Matt! Just replied to you over on another discussion...

Anyway, if you go to Smithville (TN) for the Fiddler's Convention over the July 4th weekend, they'll definitely stick you in the "Novelty Instrument" category. I don't know whether to consider it snobbery because they won't recognize a CBG as a "real guitar" or whether it's very open-minded of them to provide a category for the unexpected instruments. Be advised that the "novelty" group will lump you in with washboards, cowbells, and garden hoses.

Mostly, I try to get on a Bluegrass stage by playing a traditional instrument and then flash the CBG or Canjo for just one tune every so often. Reactions vary: some are kind; some are more like pity.

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Permalink Reply by DeForest on June 3, 2014 at 4:32pm

Try this : http://fandalism.com/alucard666/cZfY#_=_

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