So I made an upright bass, he wants a 7-9 degree radius for the fret board... It's flat now..
1. So how can i figure out what that would be?
2. Can i use a piece of baseboard trim already with a slight curve?
Thanks
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"Soulcatcher and his Doofa Diddley Band " Quilts and Covers"
Mark was kind enough to drop a copy of this off for me earlier today and I said I would write my opinion down for all to see ( being eit
Just wondered where they are all located since I couldn't make it this year..
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THE UGLY DUCKLING/BEAUTIFUL SWAN IS UP FOR SALE!!!
Many of you remember this instrument I created in 2008. It found a great home back then, but I see now it is listed in an eBay auction. Here's a heads-up for any of you who would love to own
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| Join us for 90-minutes of cigar box guitar goodness by Shane Speal and Glenn Kaiser, live from indoor stage of the Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival. 8:00 to 9:30 pm (Eastern Standard Time US). Broadcast live via WRCT-TV ( White Rose Community |
Podcast Interview
I was interviewed by Grizzly Smith (Facebook) on the Black and Blue Radio Show on 20-08-13. Hear the whole show using the link below:
Click here: http://www.accessmanawatu.co.nz/Shows/Show-Details.aspx?SHOWID=681adb41-9895-4f05-8fd9
Can any one recommend at place to stay in York within walking distance of the festival?
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Dylan: A Handmade Tribute
Cigar Box Nation members interpret the music of Bob Dylan onto handmade instruments. Originally released in 2013, this tribute was arranged, compiled and produced by C# Merle with help from Silent Jim.
We have placed all
Read more…Does anyone know how to play this or know where tabs are? Cant find any online.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TGRHzNVooE
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I just ordered a cigar box guitar from C.B. Gitty (the basic model, via Amazon).
I discovered the cigar box guitar (and the diddley bow) on a YouTube video featuring Scott Ainslie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=T
Read more…"New album of ALL CBG songs featuring many builds by builders here on the nation, some still to be added. Please help! http://ning.it/19brji3" Your pledge go a long way help spead cigar box guitars If just few hundred of Tenthosand members help make
Read more…Has anyone wired up a single coil pup with volume and tone to one of these jacks? I believe I went wayward here...getting nothing out. A bit of tail end lift on the lid too, thinking a clasp on the tail will work being that the neck is bolt on. Never
Read more…I 'm on my fifth build, and bought my sixth on EBay - the one on EBay just kicks my ass as for vibrancy and sustain! I'm ready to retire from building and just start buying! But I love building and creating thing's! Should the sound board be glued to
Read more…Hi all... it's the Shane Speal Newsletter for May 27:
What was I thinking...?
I wasn't the best singer. Wait, that's an understatement: I couldn't sing, period. Also, my guitar playing chops were passible and I'll bet my feet even stunk.
I shou
Read more…Anyone out there have any simple, homegrown storage ideas? I have four cbgs hanging on my office wall, one above a doorway in the "craft room" a uke on a table, and two more stuffed in corners where hopefully when the dogs are roughousing, they will
Read more…I recently experienced using a Bugera RAT amp for the first time, which is a 0.1,1or 5watt valve amp with various modifications as link below.
http://www.ratvalveamps.com/bugera-v5-combo
I was blown away by the sound (not by the 350v inside!)
I now
Read more…Please give me a call.. The blues fest wants CBG people.. I've gotten multiple calls from them AND I don't make enough.... Also Players...
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