Gender
Male
Location
West Sussex
Birthday:
January 26
Hi all I am an artist working in Bournemouth in the uk, and studying at the art college here. I have been building CBGs in my spare time for years, but never thought to make them a part of my practice as an artist. So NOW, i am remedying that,…
Read more…I've got my eye on an under the bridge style piezo: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UKULELE-BRIDGE-PICK-UP-PIEZO-/180961003817?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&hash=item2a221dc929 But i don't have the real estate in my cello body to fit a…
Read more…I've got my design sorted for my cello, woods on its way to the right shape. i've even got a radiused fingerboard almost finished. but i've got to this point and realised i have no idea what to use as a 5th string. The low 5th string is supposed to…
Read more…We're a crazy lot here aren't we. who'd have thought of making a guitar out of a box of cigars? people with not a lot of cash, basically XD and that describes my situation perfectly. i'm not bitter, its just a fact of being a student with an…
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Comments
Hi there! I'm a cellist too, and big fan of your design! I was wondering where you got the metal circles that the strings go into below the bridge? Thanks and hope you're well.
Hey thanks for the comment on my resonator. The cone is spun aluminum made by continental. It's meant for a uke.... You might check with the Godfather (Chickbone John) it seems to me he is in the parts business as well.... He should be able to hook you up... It looks like a reso is well within your reach. They are very cool instruments... Take care...Jim