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Hi, I aint been on in a while. Ive made tackhead banjos etc. But now I got my sights on building myself a small version upright bass. I bought a old foot locker to use for the box,, but realized its gonna be a booger to carry around. So Im to…
Read more…I just happened across Ben Prestage on his "low bow" forgive if I spelled it wrong. Really cool,,, love the idea of being able to play bass and melody like this. Im not new at building,, but like to due some research before I start a project. …
Read more…I am about to build my 3rd strummer. My 2nd was ok,,, but since thn Ive been building gourd banjos and stuff,,,,,, and have realized that if the bridge is located just a inch or so behind center of the sounding suface,, you get deeper tone. I ve…
Read more…As a very sad frailer,, Im thinking about building a CBG w/ similiar tuning to a banjo so, I need your brains here to help me if you will. Ok, If banjo tuning is 1 5 1 3 5 If I made a 4 string could I use D A F# A using the D as the drone,…
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Thanks for the friend request. I also make and play flutes but have made a lot more string instruments than flutes. Most of mine are 6 hole pennywhistle and some transverse types.
Thanks for "friending" me... Let me know if I can help...
the best,
Wichita Sam