I can not make the finger stretch required to do some of the chords on my 3 string cbg tuned GDg
The scale length I have is 23 3/4" for example the c chord with it's 5th to 2nd fret stretch is just not possible for me.
What is a reasonable scale le
Read more…I am using gittys box kit with the finger joint corners. In his description he mentions that I might want to use bracing on the sound board (top ) panel. My question is what bracing pattern to use? A simple X pattern or perhaps some version of fan b
Read more…A while ago I posted about my 4 string questions. Well I decided to add a bit of a follow up. In the spirit of "use what you've got,"I tried fishing line. I used 80 , 50, 30 , & 25 pound test. After trying a few tunings to come up with something I
Read more…I am building a resonator cbg. My question is about attaching a disc piezo , do you attach it to the sound cones back side? Will that interfere with the sound quality? Any advice greatly appreciated
Read more…I have the eBook "the How and Tao of Folk Guitar." It teaches how to play in open G tuning.
I noticed that in a lot of chords the sixth string is omitted from the strum and deadened by your thumb so it doesn't sound.'I've also heard that Kieth Richar
Read more…I need to buy a 7inch reso cover plate for my project.
I already checked with my usual supplier ( CB Gitty)
Looking for metal or wood. Any suggestions welcome
Ron H
Read more…I want to thank everyone for posting your building tips.
I was having trouble with the piezo being too hot.
I found tips about mounting the piezo on a pad of foam tape. Also I changed the mounting
Position I tried these tips and WOW what a difference
Read more…I notice a lot of folks here are 3string players.
I have a very nice 4 string box guitar, and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction as to tunings, books videos etc to learn to play the music, that is enjoyed on the 3 stringe
Read more…I am searching for a source for the spider which I have seen used on Paint Can Lid dobros I would appreciate it if anyone would tell me where I can buy one.
Thank you
Ron H
Cushing Ok
Read more…Hello friends: I am thinking about building a solid body 4 stringer with about a 23"scale length.
Can I use just about any wood or do certain woods work better. I may be wrong but I've always thought since its electric , the wood doesn't really mak
Read more…I am building a hard maple neck for a new instrument
Does hard maple take stain ok?
I'm wanting to use a light stain by inward called Golden Pecan
Any help much appreciated
Ron H
Read more…Hello I was wondering about the GDG tuning often used by 3 string players. If I wanted to use that tuning on a 4 string box guitar would I add another D making it GDGD ?
I'm not up to speed yet on tunings for slide playing. Right now I've been using
Read more…I was wondering about adding a pickup to a nylon string instrument. Will a piezoelectric element work? Is a contact transducer the same thing?
Thanks for your advice
Ron H
Read more…I'd like some suggestions , tips , war stories , etc. about a setup to play my cbg's with headphones .so I dont interefere with family watching TV.
Got this idea from remembering my moms hammond organ. It had earphones for private practicing.
Is ther
Read more…Great idea I have one under construction right now.
VSL will be 23-1/2".
Tenor Guitars are really great to play.
Twang on
BoJack....aka Ron H.
Read more…Hi I'm Ron. Just joined up. I'm 71, retired and play the instruments I build
Currently working on a 4 stringer with 23-1/2" vsl.
I live in Cushing Ok. The center of tornado alley.
Lookin forward to spending time here
"The Twang's The Thang
Ron H
Hello everyone. I have a question about cutting sound holes in thin sheet metal.
I'm building a 4stringer with a nice 11"x8" or so metal box I want to cut a sound hole in the lid with out destroying it or cutting my hands up. So rather than just fire
