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Cigar Box Fiddlers Discussions (7)
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Fiddle String DiameterAlls quiet here but I thought I might stir things up with a question. Does anyone know or know where to find the diameter of fiddle strings… Started by Bobby Wallen |
0 | Jan 5, 2017 |
beginner needs knowledgeHello to the group ive just started to build cbg's but have always wanted a fiddle but cannot find any definet plans anyone have a ny to sh… Started by Alex Martinez |
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Jan 21, 2016 Reply by Bobby Wallen |
Voo Doo instrumentsI just built An upright bass using a coffin design for the body. I am planning on a cello next with similar concepts. I am using plywood f… Started by Peter Rudolph |
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Jan 17, 2016 Reply by Bobby Wallen |
Fiddle neck angleOne of the most challenging things for me was getting a good angle on the neck. It's not like a regular CBG. You need a really good angle o… Started by Wade |
0 | Feb 22, 2015 |
First fiddle build... What do I need to know?I have a few narrower boxes sitting around and I'd like to try my hand at a fiddle. I've built a couple CBG's so I kind of have some of the… Started by PKB |
0 | Feb 13, 2014 |
Fiddles and cellos as raw materialsDoes anyone have an opinion on taking a fiddle (or this old clunker of a 3/4 cello I have) and making it into a dulcimer CBG etc.? The resu… Started by Paul H (PRH) |
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Nov 18, 2012 Reply by rusty case |
Shorter Bows on Full Size Violin ??Hey all. I'm not a fiddle player. I plan to build a box fiddle, Full Size. I also plan to learn to play. QUESTION: can you use a 1/2 si… Started by James Boutilier |
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Oct 29, 2011 Reply by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw |
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beginner needs knowledge
Started by Alex Martinez. Last reply by Bobby Wallen Jan 21, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Voo Doo instruments
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Fiddles and cellos as raw materials
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Shorter Bows on Full Size Violin ??
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