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Everything 6 string and only six stringers...post yer stuff here...don't let it get lost in the random photo secition!

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Welcome to everything 6 string!

The Photo above is a super cool guitar!!!
Built by Fernando Amorim SmokeBoxBlues

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BO Diddly Tribute Guitar

Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 15, 2018. 14 Replies 0 Likes

I got a silverware box from Goodwill for 50 cents because the young people running the store didn't know what it was. LOLI bought one awhile back and gave it to my wife to use as a jewelry box, but I…Continue

Headless Travel Guitar

Started by Tom T. Last reply by Mike Simpson Dec 10, 2018. 5 Replies 1 Like

I like to take along a guitar when we travel, but I worry about banging up a full sized acoustic. After looking over the available Travel guitars, I decided to build my own.…Continue

My second build.

Started by Dave Streeb. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 13, 2018. 3 Replies 1 Like

This is the second CBG I've built. Used red oak from a big box store for the neck. (It's what I can find and afford). Wired in a humbucker and a parallel wired pair of piezo disks to aftermarket…Continue

New Build: Metal Body Resonator

Started by Tom T. Last reply by Paul Craig Jul 12, 2017. 16 Replies 2 Likes

Here is a photo of my latest project. It is a metal bodied resonator. The body is…Continue

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Comment by JUJU on November 5, 2009 at 2:05pm: yes i figured it was some kind of old institute with the Bars at the windows - Bet that place could tell a few tales !

juju.

Comment by 3 String Blues on November 5, 2009 at 1:05pm: I have a bout 4 minuets of inside footage of that place ...It was called
"Mr Cleans Hospitality & Resort"...I think????....or Maybe

"McLean's Hospital and Sanitarium"???

I don't think it was a fun place to be : (

Comment by JUJU on November 5, 2009 at 11:22am: Hey J
Nice looking Six stringer Bro and a great bit of playing too - wow thats a Great old building in the Video some real nice Woodwork on that stair Well
juju.

Comment by 3 String Blues on November 5, 2009 at 6:10am: O, and yes as easy as three stringers are to play...the down side is they only play simple easy music...you can't play much complicated music...but there no brainers for playing while watching TV or while the wife is talking!

Comment by 3 String Blues on November 5, 2009 at 6:07am: Awesome stuff!!!
there is no invite that I emailed, this place is for everyone!

I don't plan on posting, it's for people who make 6 stringers regularly or need questions answered on that type of construction. It looks like you guys are light years ahead of my simple 6string stuff.....I have only ever made them in the simple Bo Diddley one pickup style,...anyways, I look forward to seeing more.....But hey don't forget....post some videos or sound clips....guitars make music!!!

Comment by JUJU on November 5, 2009 at 1:49am: Montecristo 1 & 2 one left hand and the other right hand juju :-)

Comment by HOGS GRUNT on November 4, 2009 at 11:39pm: Nice one Three string. Definitely the place for me to be as I am having real problems playing just 3 strings. I need more time and patience, I know, but I will get there in the end. I have been playing 12 string for so many years I find it difficult to play anything with less strings. Until then I will finish off my 6 string builds and see where I go from there. Will post photos as soon as they are done. I have put acoulpe on to get the ball rolling on a much needed group. HOGS.