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Uncle John
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My CBG History
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis "Denbo" Goodinson Nov 9. 39 Replies 10 Likes
I built two dulcimers from scratch in the early 90s. No instructions, just a borrowed dulcimer to use as a pattern. I bought used tuners and frets from a shop in Omaha, Nebraska. My dulcimers…Continue
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First Annual Sunny California VIRTUAL CBG & Roots Music Fest ~ February 2nd until ????
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Sundberg Feb 21, 2018. 174 Replies 8 Likes
You, my friends are cordially invited to the First Annual Sunny California VIRTUAL CBG & Roots Music Fest(Note: as used here, virtual means IMAGINARY). This is a potluck meal, so please bring a…Continue
What is your favorite slide and slide material? ( and more)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim_N Mar 1, 2017. 122 Replies 2 Likes
What is your favorite slide?How many do you have?What slide material do you favor?What…Continue
Loopers ~ What are they good and bad for?
Started this discussion. Last reply by BUGGY (C) Dec 14, 2016. 63 Replies 0 Likes
Will using a looper help me learn to jam with others better?Will it be a fun toy?Do you have or want one?I don't like delays in getting the music going. Some, (bemuzic) can do a quick, smooth and…Continue
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"hehe! Hey Unc, I accidently left a can of Vienna sausages in my pants pocket in the dryer and now there are unsightly grease stains. Can you get out that type of stain? Also, I borrowed a friend's car to do some Ubering but the brakes went out…"
How to remove unwanted stickers easily
"I don't seem to have a hair dryer.
But my sweety does and this will come in handy. Thank you!"
Pawn Shop Christmas Commercial
"Thanks, Jim. My book says you have until the 28th. I have a potential buyer if you can't raise the cash. But since we are friends and you are a good customer, I will give you until Jan. 2nd."
Pawn Shop Christmas Commercial
"Good one Unc. I'll get my treadmill out of pawn right after Christmas."
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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- I found a message in a bottle along the Nishnabottna River.
- How many instruments have you built so far?
- around 100
- What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).
- Love to build, love to play.
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Comment Wall (1,498 comments)
- At 1:34pm on November 10, 2019,
Dave Lynas said…
Sure Uncle John. I should have done a better sketch. :D)
- At 7:45am on November 9, 2019,
Michael Fred Johnson said…
Thanks for your comments Uncle John.The rough one was intended to be just a lash up to test a fret slot jig that my pal Chris made.It 's turned out probably closer to the ethos of CBG's than my usual over manicured stuff.Not very loud acoustically but great amplified.
- At 3:12pm on October 15, 2019,
Rock-Schorsch said…
Hi Uncle,
now the vid works. Have fun with it!
Best regards!
Rock-Schorsch
- At 10:11am on October 15, 2019,
Greg Tiffany commented on Rock-Schorsch's video
Preachin Blues - Son House
"Great stuff! I use an ADOBE viewer to 'see" the video"It runs, but not for all! :-P
- At 9:58am on October 15, 2019,
Bob "Ambrose" Negus said…
Double-edged compliments. Not sure if it would go down well with the ladies... maybe some...... looks and fashion trends etc...
- At 5:55pm on October 5, 2019,
John Raver said…
Thanks Uncle John. I kinda figured it out after I sent you the text. I have to be in the pictures and videos section. Before I was just on the home page watching pictures slide by and wonder how can they be commenting. Thanks again
- At 2:04pm on October 5, 2019,
Wanted to say thanks for the comments on my 1st diddley bow. My question is, how did you do it? I'm trying to figure out how to get around on this site. I have a few people saying they like my photo but I don't see how they do it. That might be a facebook thing or is it? Any help would be appreciated.
- At 6:16pm on September 28, 2019,
Andries D. EKER said…
diddie_wa_diddie.pdf this matbee UJ? Greeeettssszz A.D.
- At 5:41pm on September 28, 2019,
- At 7:26pm on September 20, 2019,
Larry Millican said…
^ foot away well mine looks good at 10 feet away,,,,thanks for the comments ,,keep smiling,,,,,keeps them guessing love your string collection,,,,,,,,,larry
Uncle John's Blog
Cali-Fest Open Mic signups.
Posted on January 22, 2019 at 10:00am 11 Comments 5 Likes
Open Mic Sign Ups for Cali-Fest 2019
Friday, February 1, Saturday February 2 and Superbowl Sunday February 3.
The biggest and bestest virtual, fake and phony fest we know of. It's in our heads. Be there or be square. Be there or be somewhere else. Richard…
Continue2 short stories - one is CBG relatted. A 2 pager and a 3 pager
Posted on January 15, 2017 at 11:30am 20 Comments 3 Likes
Forty Ounce Feller's Crossbreed Bonanza
2015 - A Goodland County Story By John Bolton
Forty Ounce Feller is an ex con, a…
Continue1936 Oklahoma License Plate ~ 1 page fiction (short story)
Posted on January 12, 2017 at 4:00pm 21 Comments 10 Likes
Oklahoma 1936 License Plate #134-651 By John Bolton
I was made in late 1935 in the Oklahoma State Prison at Mc Alester. I was black with yellow letters. I was issued in Goodland County in 1936 and bolted on the rear of a gray and black 31' Ford coupe with a rumble seat. I couldn't see where we were going, but when the dust wasn't too bad, I could see where we'd been.
The Ford belonged to Gibson. He had a place in…
ContinueJake Leg - A very short story
Posted on January 5, 2017 at 10:30am 21 Comments 7 Likes
Note: I am working on a collection of short and very short stories that all tie together in a fictional place called Goodland County Oklahoma. Some are music related and some feature CBGs. I appreciate your comments, good, bad and corrective.
Jake Leg by John Bolton
Goodland County, Oklahoma, 1931
The Two Two Store sat two miles east of Corley on a dirt road. There was a good sized open room with pot…
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Question about parallel piezo setup.
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Setup for planing neck back angle for bolt on neck
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What's on your workbench?
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how to be precise with measuring scale length & frets
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CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2019
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CB gitty 2.5w amp distortion
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Volume/Tone Pots
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What I just got from our CFO...
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7 way strat mod. Three volumes one master tone. Where to go with output of SPDT switch?
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Acoustic Build - Holes/Short Scale Questions
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About that fret burner...
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Mods to CBG kit
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Lap steel build for grandson...
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s/s lm386 draw amp,
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Thoughts on the Wickedbucker?
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Back Angle
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Blog Posts
New Diddley and Song for CBN Christmas Project too :)
Posted by Glenn Kaiser on December 8, 2019 at 5:13pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Feel like a kid again....why I build guitars
Posted by john w on December 3, 2019 at 1:30pm 3 Comments 4 Likes
Mag pickup help
Posted by Fantacone Box Works on December 1, 2019 at 7:26pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Learn How To Play "I'll Fly Away" | 3-string CBG lesson
Posted by Glenn Watt on November 23, 2019 at 1:30pm 5 Comments 2 Likes
Tupelo Tenor kit
Posted by Craig W.Solomon on November 21, 2019 at 6:51pm 4 Comments 1 Like
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