Michael Fred Johnson

Birthday: September 1

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Southern Ray replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

" I'm with Taffy on this. I, like Taffy miss the old Forum discussions of builds, in detail. I miss the discussions, the how-tos - the successes and failures... One other thing. I miss the old photo page. You used to be able to blow up the pictures…"

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Michael Fred Johnson replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

"Thanks Shane. Moving that back to the centre is much better, more like home. But then I'm an old fart who doesn't like change."

Taffy Evans replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

"Hi Shane, I think that is a better layout. Especially as BrianQ says videos are the main draw to members, it catches your eye better as soon as the page opens. But I like a post that explains the build more fully, as it used to be in the forum…"

BrianQ. replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

Rich replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

"Thanks, Shane.
It is better bigger and in the middle."

Shane Speal replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

"I just moved it back to the middle. What's everyone think? Look ok?
-shane"

BrianQ. replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

"It's no secret that people fall out of action here after they've built a few cbg's or are just lurking like the majority of members that are here? Some times I see a dozen people in here without a peep from anybody? Another thing to take into…"

Taffy Evans replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

"Hi, yeah not many people use the forum part anymore. So many old names who were regular contributors have gone for whatever reason. It used to be that somebody was always showing their work, work in progress, or discussing their latest purchases. I…"

AGP # replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

"I Prefered all of the Old Format "

BrianQ. replied to Michael Fred Johnson's discussion Photo slide show.

"You'll want to talk to the moderator then? sspeal@cbgitty.com"

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Photo slide show.

Been a while since I was last on here. Liked the larger slide show of new photos on the old format. The tiny version on the right is disappointing.

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Uncle John May 19, 2021 at 8:44am

Maybe on Route 66. My current bucket list is a trip down to Clarksdale, Mississippi. Have a good day, Michael.
RON NORTHCUTT June 14, 2020 at 7:44pm

I was using stainless and will have to check how thick it was. I think it was thicker than the .06 you used. I made so many changes and modifications to it I named it Frankentar. I finally did find a good use for it, firewood.
Uncle John May 23, 2020 at 11:21am

Yup. Old and crusty. I see on FB that Paul Smith has used crackle paint for some great looking relic styles. I may look into that.
Dave Lynas November 8, 2019 at 8:30am

You deserve many Wows Michael. Your builds are fabulous.
Bob "Ambrose" Negus March 23, 2019 at 5:15am

You're welcome Michael, Great guitar and a great title.
Bob "Ambrose" Negus February 11, 2019 at 1:11pm

Thank you for accepting my offer of friendship. No98 is great!
gordon barnes January 2, 2019 at 1:16pm

Yes, the image came through, all right!..That's fantastic. The peek of the neck looked interesting. Is the fretboard inlaid? How did the sound strike you when you first strung it up and let-er-rip? thanks Gordon
gordon barnes January 1, 2019 at 9:58am

Thanks for the pic. while looking at the workmanship, I couldn't help but wonder, "is this guy an ex model ship builder too?" Is the copper tp an Idea for aesthetics or like to make the whole top a giant resonator? National steel cbg. Thanks again Mr Johnson, G.
gordon barnes December 31, 2018 at 8:06pm

Ran into sketch of neck installation, found intrigueing. Neck hollowed out to and bottom to fascilitate vibe. It looked like the neck was glued (front and rear) the same way, that is, where it contacts the bottom anr the front and end of the box, but not the TOP. Is that to allow maximum vibration of the top. Thanks, Gordon
Geordie Hillbilly November 22, 2018 at 3:09pm

Something like that mate! Work and women....not necessarily in that order ;)

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Discussions

Photo slide show.

Been a while since I was last on here. Liked the larger slide show of new photos on the old format. The tiny version on the right is disappointing.

Started by Michael Fred Johnson

Use those skinny boxes - Build a doubledecker

If you have duplicate boxes that are too skinny for a build have a go at a doubledecker. Remove the top from one and the base from the other,Line with thin ply to glue them together - result a nice deep useable box

Started by Michael Fred Johnson in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts

Croatian Lijerica,anyone for a cigar box version?

Friends just returned from Croatia gave me this photo of a Lijerica played by Mate Bulic. Anyone know anything about the stringing/tuning/scale length?Anybody made a cigar box version?

Started by Michael Fred Johnson in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts

Box for three string reso

This is the design for a three string using a uke resonator cone and cover along with a photo of the finished result

Started by Michael Fred Johnson

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