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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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Made a CBG, now what? I need help
Started by Tyler Durdan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Tyler Durdan 1 hour ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Fret board finishing
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Tuning nightmare
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LM386 Amps, AliExpress
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wood soundboard on metal box
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Spring is in the Air
Started by wizzo in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by François on Thursday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
help placing a pickup on a canjo
Started by shane gibson in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JL on Thursday. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Shaping Necks - what do you use.
Started by Mark in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Titch the Clown on Wednesday. 35 Replies 0 Likes
Regular maintenance oops! safety issue
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by ILL GREEN on Wednesday. 10 Replies 3 Likes
Artec mini amp
Started by Mike in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig on Tuesday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
My first CBG.
Started by Ron in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ron on Monday. 9 Replies 2 Likes
seeking builder
Started by Ed Thomas in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Mar 17. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hendrix
Started by Lennox Gavin in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Mar 17. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Rod Piezo Question
Started by mitch jones in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 16. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Doghouse Double Bass - in the Vertical Position
Started by doghousereilly in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 15. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Problem CGB
Started by Thomas Rasmussen in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Thomas Rasmussen Mar 14. 18 Replies 1 Like
earthing problem
Started by Anthony williams in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by JL Mar 14. 4 Replies 1 Like
Nylon Strings
Started by Mark Rinehart in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick Mar 13. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Electrics for a cigar box(ish) banjo
Started by Nate in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Nate Mar 13. 7 Replies 0 Likes
South Africa
Started by Marius in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by the anonymous pick Mar 12. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Fret Slot Cutting Jig With Adjustable Depth Stop
Posted by Joe Caruso on March 21, 2019 at 9:30am 0 Comments 2 Likes
Pickup mounting options
Posted by Terry Brennan on March 15, 2019 at 11:27am 6 Comments 0 Likes
Buy, Sell, Trade
Posted by Don Craig on March 12, 2019 at 8:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Solar powered guitar amp video
Posted by jeff weins on March 11, 2019 at 4:00pm 4 Comments 1 Like
String retractor
Posted by Mark Bowen on March 10, 2019 at 10:56pm 1 Comment 1 Like
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