Downtown Vinnie's Discussions

What about a cigarbox Nyatiti?

I recently saw a video of a nyatiti.It is an african instrument that has a beautiful harp-like sound.It's made from a gourd,but I thought why not a cigar box nyatiti? Granted the fullness of a gourd compared to a cigar box would be somewhat differe

Started by Downtown Vinnie in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever

Putting together first annual Cigar Box guitar fest Northwest (Eugene,Oregon

HEY KIDS,I am takin on a project that might be a load ,but it must be done.Looking for performers,CBG Vendors,a venue,and Sponsors.I am working on a venue today...This is a grass roots approach.I have two CBG vendors ,two sponsors ,3 local acts,and

Started by Downtown Vinnie in Fests and Concerts: Organizing and Promoting

Hey Kids..Want to Trade my Braxtone Punch 3 strang for your 3 strang or your leftover looper.....

Started by Downtown Vinnie

Tell me YOUR Likes and dislikes of CBG building

Hey thought i'd get some input from the pros and rookies on what YOU hate and like......

likes....The sound thru the pickup when you get it soldered, stringing, intonating,playin it for the first time.getting the box cut and the neck fitting in,The s

Started by Downtown Vinnie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

Talk me to my peops-How Do You Create YOUR Music ?

Lets share our creative process,inspiration,How do you get up for creating maybe share some recording tips.What gets you up for playin?

Well me....I would'nt say I'm exclusive in my way of playing ,but,generally,I just pick up the guitar and it tells

Started by Downtown Vinnie in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts

TPS ....by request ....and greatful for it

I played my jam version of this on site yesterday and got a few requests from some of my favorite people to throw down 4 or 5 mins of this tune....The Princesses Shoes ....And dont even ask about the titles they are as random as my jams...heheheh....

Started by Downtown Vinnie