Didn't know I could do it

Posted by Jittery Jay on October 12, 2015 at 9:51am

Saw an article on CBGs about 2 months ago and became instantly addicted.  I've always been a mediocre guitar player because it was just something I did when I had the time and I was ok with that.  Built my first CBG 6 weeks ago just to see if I could, and I couldn't put it down.  Built 10 more since and hoping to spend my winter cranking em out.  Driving my wife nuts, but I'm having a blast!

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  • jeffrey ross October 14, 2015 at 8:18pm

    Jason< i started this about two years ago. My wife considers it a self sustaining hobby. Sell one and it pays for supplies for three more. I had Jim Morris do a demo on one of mine with a short video so I could see what my skill level was. I dont play very well, be it six or three strings. I love to build them though. Working on a cookie tin right now. Problem I have is where to store the ones I have in my shop. I thought they looked great in the living room, I was told NO.

    Welcome to the CBG world! 

    • Jittery Jay > jeffrey ross October 14, 2015 at 10:00pm
      Haven't sold one yet, but hoping to have a booth at the next village fair.
      My workshop/dining room table was cute 12 guitars ago, but seems to be a source of contention lately.
      The wife doesn't appreciate just how building guitars as a midlife crisis keeps me from buying a convertible and making advances on my secretary.
      Women, huh? Go figure
    • Joe Caruso > Jittery Jay October 14, 2015 at 10:38pm
      Which is why I keep telling wifey we can move to a condo if it has a workroom. ;-)It would be very hard to give up my basement workroom.
  • Robert Killen October 12, 2015 at 7:40pm

    Brilliant, Jason! Beautiful work.

    I'm also new to this. Was never a guitar player, but am committed to playing these well. Have built two - lunchbox and a Christmas tin. I'll get around to a cigar box one of these days.

    Cheers!
       Robert

    • Jittery Jay > Robert Killen October 12, 2015 at 8:36pm
      Thanks a lot, I hope you're enjoying it as much as I am.
      Can't wait to see more of yours!
  • Paul Craig October 12, 2015 at 5:31pm

    You should try to play many types of instruments, find what you have a talent for and what inspires you to be better for the other instruments in time.

    Started on Guitar, moved on to Bongos, Dulcimer, Bass and now CBG.

  • Blues Frog October 12, 2015 at 5:13pm

    I play the CBGs more than I play my guitars. Maybe it's because I'm also a mediocre guitar player, or maybe it's just part of the addiction. 

    Either way, I'm playin.

    Welcome to the Nation.

  • Paul Craig October 12, 2015 at 2:16pm

    Nice looking builds.

    Look at this way, you can continue having fun, or you can sit around and let her drive you crazy.Hahaha

    • Jittery Jay > Paul Craig October 12, 2015 at 2:23pm

      I try to keep a balance between both.  If she's going to complain I'd rather it be about something I'm actually doing ;)

  • Joe Caruso October 12, 2015 at 10:34am
    Alright! Always great to find something you have a blast doing! Welcome!
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