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Fiddle String Diameter
Started by Bobby Wallen Jan 5, 2017. 0 Replies 1 Like
Alls 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. I have been using fishing successfully for sometime now.…Continue
beginner needs knowledge
Started by Alex Martinez. Last reply by Bobby Wallen Jan 21, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello 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 share or point me in the right direction??Continue
Voo Doo instruments
Started by Peter Rudolph. Last reply by Bobby Wallen Jan 17, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I just built An upright bass using a coffin design for the body. I am planning on a cello…Continue
Fiddle neck angle
Started by Wade Feb 22, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes
One 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 on the strings. Here's the simplest solution I could come up…Continue
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Comment by Diane in Chicago on November 17, 2009 at 7:10am
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Dudes and dudettes, there's already a fiddler group, but it is quiiiii-et. Haven't seen someone build a fiddle in a while, and no video/audio.
The fiddle is a harsh taskmaster.
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Comment by Tres Seaver on November 17, 2009 at 5:55am
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Thanks for the invitation! I'm not a fiddler, but I am related to some folks who play bowed instruments, and might like to build for them.
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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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