I've reactivated my interest in building guitars, writing and recording. Video recording is still a bit awkward. Soon, I'll up load a song or two, sharing my builds and music interest. Definitely a great site to see an extremely diverse collection of styles here on the Nation.
Nice Lowebow!! I think Richard's is similar. I noticed yours seems to have both the middle and bottom strings on the 3-string rod go across/above two pickups. On mine (Macanudo) only the middle string crosses TWO pickups. The top & bottom strings only cross one pickup. So the middle RINGS OUT louder than others. I put some elect tape on it at nut to dampen it down.
Thanks for the insights. (No, not replied to earlier.) I think John is free of the tyranny of having to play in "keys". :-) I asked several times what tunings those strings could handle and he just said, "If you break a string, try a smaller one." I found D & E very "slack" with the strings he sent. Currently up on "G" and no sign of stress on necks. I measured distance to strings & will watch (along with tuner) for bowing. I added fret markers at 3, 5, 7 & 9 for blues, using black elect tape and gold automobile pinstripe mylar. Looks like "cigar bands." (Its been suggested we need a "Lowebow Group".)
I have several CBGs, including a favorite built by Fuzzy, but I'm really looking forward to delivery next week of a 30" Macanudu from John Lowe. Anticipating the fun & challenge of playing it. Enjoyed your photos. Do let me know if there is any group sharing tips on tunings, etc. Regards!
Thanks Bob, almost ready to get back into it... jsut working on a filmclip for a friends CD launch this weekend - so after I make some Teddys fly and wrestle the Deco build into a playable state I will start o some stuff.... just listened to Gone too Long whilst I was typing...love it... could do a very trippy little film clip for that :D
This video is the unboxing and the demonstration of a beautiful, six stringer built by Louie Lamanna. Join Louie and I June 15 at the second annual Pittsburg...
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http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/the-story-of-ice-bob-and-a-swamp-witch-guitar
yes its true ;-)
Bob, Sorry, I was too slow to respond to your real time message. Also, like you cover on Everything Is Broken.
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Everything is broken ice....cool song man.!!
Howdy Bob, Thanks for thr friendship request. Seems to me you have just as much fun as I do building....
Thanks again!
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Thank you very much for your kind comment on my page, i'm honored for those some words from you Ice Bob...°<{:-) [---]==={...
thanx my man...love your stuff...golden tones
Hello Ice Bob,
I've reactivated my interest in building guitars, writing and recording. Video recording is still a bit awkward. Soon, I'll up load a song or two, sharing my builds and music interest. Definitely a great site to see an extremely diverse collection of styles here on the Nation.
Nice Lowebow!! I think Richard's is similar. I noticed yours seems to have both the middle and bottom strings on the 3-string rod go across/above two pickups. On mine (Macanudo) only the middle string crosses TWO pickups. The top & bottom strings only cross one pickup. So the middle RINGS OUT louder than others. I put some elect tape on it at nut to dampen it down.
Thanks for the insights. (No, not replied to earlier.) I think John is free of the tyranny of having to play in "keys". :-) I asked several times what tunings those strings could handle and he just said, "If you break a string, try a smaller one." I found D & E very "slack" with the strings he sent. Currently up on "G" and no sign of stress on necks. I measured distance to strings & will watch (along with tuner) for bowing. I added fret markers at 3, 5, 7 & 9 for blues, using black elect tape and gold automobile pinstripe mylar. Looks like "cigar bands." (Its been suggested we need a "Lowebow Group".)
I have several CBGs, including a favorite built by Fuzzy, but I'm really looking forward to delivery next week of a 30" Macanudu from John Lowe. Anticipating the fun & challenge of playing it. Enjoyed your photos. Do let me know if there is any group sharing tips on tunings, etc. Regards!
Hi Ice, Thanks for the friendship. You got some awesome music here.
thank you bob!!! i added the reverb, with software
Love your music It was what got me started down this path.
It's amazing what cigars, music and moonshine can get you into :)
great music, good driving music with a good vibe. Gary
thanks for the friend request ice bob,very much appreciated.really enjoy your music and videos alot.
hey bob, no didge on the Code of the Cactus, maybe you are talking about B's Dan Moi?? the Twangy thing?? I only played the drum on that track..
Thanks Bob, almost ready to get back into it... jsut working on a filmclip for a friends CD launch this weekend - so after I make some Teddys fly and wrestle the Deco build into a playable state I will start o some stuff.... just listened to Gone too Long whilst I was typing...love it... could do a very trippy little film clip for that :D
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