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Tune up songs

Started this discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

So I just finished a new project, and as I did I started to play around with it. And I started to think, I have the same songs I try every time I bring an instrument in tune. I finger-pick the Star…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by 3qt17g550yh6r Sep 25, 2019. 6 Replies

I’m a pretty primitive builder as far as it goes. Frets made of super glued toothpicks, string of several gauges of fishing line.  I don’t do it because I’m good at it, I do it because it is fun. I…Continue

 

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Southern Ray replied to Ghostbuttons's discussion Tune up songs
""Others come out tight and twangy and are perfect for mangling bluegrass." AHAHAHA!!!  "It’s the best excuse to keep building because each new instrument becomes the right one for a new and different song." You are so…"
Mar 8
Ghostbuttons replied to Ghostbuttons's discussion Tune up songs
"100% with you on how each instrument has its own signature tune. Subjectively or in fact some songs just sound better on certain instruments. I’ve got one that buzzes like crazy but in a low register, that’s the one I try to play Black…"
Mar 7
Southern Ray replied to Ghostbuttons's discussion Tune up songs
" Interesting, - and a topic that invites fun.  I'll give it a shot. When I first finish a guitar, I'll noodle with it until I get a little groove going. Seems each guitar gives me a unique tune that I use from then on to play on…"
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Ghostbuttons replied to Ghostbuttons's discussion Tune up songs
"I guess I should show the project in question."
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Tune up songs

So I just finished a new project, and as I did I started to play around with it. And I started to think, I have the same songs I try every time I bring an instrument in tune. I finger-pick the Star Wars main theme and “London bridge is falling down” and try the chords to the Eagles “Peaceful Easy Feeling.”  So I ask the community, what are the songs you play when you want to make sure a new project is in tune and ready for the world? THNX for any replies, and this discussion is a no judgement…See More
Mar 6
Ghostbuttons replied to Chance's discussion Sliders only.
"I’m not necessarily what you’re looking for as far as “slide only” but I hear you loud and clear on the “happy accidents.” I’ve built a few slides, but it’s just not my playing style, so they usually…"
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"I made it to see if a couple of ideas were feasible. As soon as my 9 year old daughter saw it, it was no longer mine."
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"I’m assuming we will hear a suitable song to demo this hear shaped Diddley bow next week. Fun build Warren!"
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In 2006 I bought a new Toyota Corolla. We’ll, old reliable encountered a deer at high speed not too long…

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CBGer’s Lament

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I went to the Beer store and what did I see?

Three Padron boxes—just looking at me.

I jumped and yelled, surprised at my luck.

They cost me each fifty cents and a buck.

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