Alan Hergert's Discussions (8)

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Worship Set

Walt Haapapuro mentioned earlier this week that he would like to join the praise
band at his church with his CBG.  That is amazing! 

I know God uses the peculiar to reach the lost.   Now, I am not calling Walt strange
but a CBG is a truly unique inst

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Colorado CBG Fest 2018

OK

I am sick of hearing about the Pennsylvania CBG Fest or the Missouri CBG Fest...

How about one in Colorado?  I am in Littleton and might be able to get a venue.

I think starting small would be good.  Maybe a stage with an Open Mic.

How does Father's

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Prayer Request

Hey!

I have been invited to lead a CBG workshop at our church!

It will be the Saturday (day) before Father's Day.  It will be for father's and kids.

I am designing a simple dulcimer CBG so the kids and dads can put these together pretty easily.

I have ca

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Stage Name

Hey all...

I am looking for a new stage name.  (Not really but I thought it would be a fun conversation.)

I was thinking of something like Seasick Steve and came up with Anthrax Al.  Not really too excited about that.

I also thought TrainWreck would be

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Redeemed

A CBG is a beautiful illustration of God’s love for us.

The cigar box is reclaimed, repurposed and recycled.
  In most cases, if not rescued, it would be destined for some landfill. 
It has served its purpose and is no longer useful to the world.

In

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First anniversary

Hello.  My name is Alan.  I have been addicted to building CBGs for about a year now.

CBGs have really opened my world!  I just completed #15.  I have sold three and given away 5.

I like the three string frettless so i am sticking to that.

It has been

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