Hello, folks. This is Tony from Sacramento. I have tried in vain to play the geetar. I played the ukelele fairly well till my wife sat on it (true). I'd like to get a CBG. It seems like most of the music on this site is dedicated to 3-String, but 4 string seems more versatile to me. Any thoughts on which would be best to start?
Thanks!
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Hi Tony. I mostly build and try to play 4 strings. I did build a 3 string and I like it pretty well. There seem to be more lessons, etc for the 3 string. I guess you can handle 4 strings if you played a uke.
By the way, good timing. There is going to be a CBG meeting in Roseville, at the Strum Shop on Sunday, June 7 1PM until about 4. You will see some of everything there and some builders and players to talk to. Some ukes too. Come join us if you are able.
I prefer 4 string myself, some reasons here.... :-)
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/four-string-cigar-box-guitars
Sacramento? There is a fairly regular cbg meet-up at the Strumshop in Roseville. Check the group Oily mentioned. I think folks bring them to sell, also!
Welcome! You may want to join the CBGs in California group here to hook up with local builders and players in your area:
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/cbgincalifornia
Because you already play ukelele, you can even build or purchase a CBU. And since you're already familiar with 4-strings, I'd go for a 4-banger for the increased versatility. But if you get into this deep enough, you'll soon have one or more of each, especially if you are at all woodcrafty.