February 2018 Blog Posts (10)

Seasick Steve 3/23/18 Clarksdale, MS. Who's going?

I've been waiting years to see SSS & now I get the chance to see him at an intimate venue with a great buddy of mine at ground zero for da' blues. I'm stoked & can't wait to boogie with you Seasick!!

Added by Blind Lemon Cello on February 25, 2018 at 5:12am — 11 Comments

winter olympics 2018 peongchang

hey is there anyone else who likes the winter olympics. i been watching them alot

Added by BlueBird J on February 23, 2018 at 10:01pm — 1 Comment

Hear a Guitar Made from a 100 Year Old Box

Ever wonder what an authentic Turn-of-the-Century cigar box guitar sounded like?  Me too... so I built some!  (Scroll down for the video.)…



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Added by Cigar Box Nation on February 23, 2018 at 5:28am — No Comments

Action hieght

Hello again! Many thanks for the great advice. I've got more questions...

I'm building my first 4 stringer. I have a humbucker pick up. I'm considering a fretted neck board. I'd like to use a slide and the frets. 

What is a viable action height? 

As always Any input is greatly appreciated!

Added by Scott on February 20, 2018 at 1:07pm — 4 Comments

Diddley Bow

Today I finished my Diddley bow, a quick DIY project made from an old plank, an empty jar, a few bolts that I found in the cupboard, a left over machine head, and a piezo disk.

It makes some noise, acoustically, and also when plugged into an amp, alright.

I yet have to figure out how to make it…

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Added by Markus Gaiser on February 18, 2018 at 10:09am — 1 Comment

3qt17g550yh6r Need help with festival pics from Cali

  Hey everyone I was one of the designated picture takers. As I was riding home on the train my camera and all my memory cards flew out the window and ran over by the caboose. Darn. I need a favor......I know there was hundreds of you all at this years virtual event. PLEASE dress back up in your beach gear and your favorite git. Send a pic to Richard Sundberg, UJ , or myself. I know there were others who were taking pictures too, I will get ahold of them. Come on let's make the most…

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Added by 3qt17g550yh6r on February 4, 2018 at 1:28pm — 44 Comments

Micros Rola 3 ou 4 aimants

Bobinage du micro. 7,5 KOhms Fil émaillé cuivre 42 AWG…

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Added by Rob on February 3, 2018 at 6:28am — 2 Comments

Les deux petites soeurs

Les deux dernières CBG sorties tout juste de l'atelier.

Une 3 cordes équipée d'un micro 3 plots "Rola" de ma fabrication. La table est bombée et sculptée…

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Added by Rob on February 1, 2018 at 4:14am — 4 Comments

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