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James A OBrien
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19th Century Cigar Box Violin at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA
Posted on May 1, 2015 at 7:42am 5 Comments 0 Likes
I recently had the opportunity to have a special viewing of a 19th century Cigar Box Violin made from a guy in England. The Head and Pappalardo Curator of Musical Instruments at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Darcy Kuronen gave my fiancé and I special access to this piece.
My fifth build
Posted on April 9, 2015 at 9:00am 2 Comments 0 Likes
The most confident build I've done. I went real slow and careful; considered all my previous mistakes and avoided them. I went fretless because it's the most enjoyable to play for me. It feels like skinny dipping to me. Three strings tuned to Open low G, with "WHAT A GUY" carved into the board. It has a three string Ted Crocker pickup I bought in 2011. It's made from a deep Jaime Garcia box, because my nickname is Jamie. Maple neck, no staining or sealing but I…
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Forum
Artec 2.5w amp problems
Started by Keith Holcombe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 2 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Potentiometer Question
Started by Frank Scott in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Frank Scott 7 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
First Build Registry - Post Pics of the First Instrument You Built
Started by RTZGUITARS in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ron Lutz 8 hours ago. 31 Replies 2 Likes
Blew it
Started by Brent Kasl in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by the anonymous pick 9 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat 11 hours ago. 736 Replies 4 Likes
How low can you go?
Started by Bruce Young in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Titch the Clown 17 hours ago. 9 Replies 0 Likes
How to make a lap harp/psaltery /zither including diy zither pins
Started by Titch the Clown in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion 18 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Building a basic bridge?
Started by Frank Scott in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Uncle John yesterday. 12 Replies 0 Likes
fret cutting jig
Started by Alan Dillard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Bruce Young yesterday. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Swapping single coil enclosure easy?
Started by Eliah Holiday in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
What's the best brand of sandpaper and/or sanding tool?
Started by Mardi Macfly in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Mardi Macfly yesterday. 21 Replies 0 Likes
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Naughty Cigar Box Guitar Has "Peep Show" Window!
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by GARAGE HERMIT yesterday. 2 Replies 2 Likes
R.L. Burnside
Started by Mike Seymore in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Mike Seymore yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Swapping single coil enclosure easy?
Started by Eliah Holiday in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Shane Speal Woodshop Diary: "The Beauty of Rust & Scratches"
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Don Stachovak on Tuesday. 24 Replies 13 Likes
String Gauges -3 string ?
Started by Frank Scott in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Chris B-stock on Tuesday. 12 Replies 0 Likes
One string ukulele (the "very diddly bow")
Started by cbgkent in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts on Monday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Oak Fret Board Finish?
Started by Frank Scott in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Blind Doughboy on Sunday. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Bedpan pickups
Started by Robert Bryan in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Sunday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Pickups for bedpan guitar?
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. on Saturday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Double cake box guitar
Posted by Hans on October 17, 2018 at 8:00am 6 Comments 5 Likes
fret marker ideas
Posted by Philip Hopper on October 17, 2018 at 4:06am 3 Comments 0 Likes
CBG project
Posted by Philip Hopper on October 13, 2018 at 3:45pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Introduction
Posted by Freddie Cisneros on October 13, 2018 at 2:24pm 2 Comments 1 Like
My Foray Into the World of CBGs
Posted by Poorness Studios on October 13, 2018 at 10:30am 2 Comments 2 Likes
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