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Cigar Box Bass - Down In the Boondocks - (Joe South - Billy Joe Royal)

Posted by Jim Morris on November 17, 2015 at 9:17pm
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There's only a few songs I can play bass on and sing at the same time so here's a tribute to Billy Joe Royal who died last month. 32" scale with a Padauk and...

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  • Jim Morris November 26, 2015 at 7:27pm

    Thanks Sammy. I love playing bass even tho' I'm not comfortable singing at the same time.

  • Sammy Lloyd November 26, 2015 at 6:19pm
    Loving the bass mate. You got it all going on Jim. Nice
  • Jim Morris November 21, 2015 at 11:31am

    Yeah Jeff, I'd like to hear how the suede one sounds. I appreciate your offer of the Romeo but I've got the one I mentioned plus about 3 other cool boxes in my "to build" stack and no time to do them. It would be cool to keep an ongoing box trade thing going since I often end up with several of the same boxes. Thanks again!

  • jeffrey ross November 21, 2015 at 8:48am

    Jim,

    Per your reply to Glenn, I have two of the Romeo boxes in my stash if you want one. They are heavy and don't sound great acoustic but would be great with the magnetic pickups you use. Also, the suede top box sounds AMAZING through an acoustic amp, unplugged is good but a bit quiet. Plug it in and it has this mellow sound that oozes cool. I may have to try a video soon just for that!

    Jeff

  • Jim Morris November 21, 2015 at 7:41am

    Thanks Patrick!

  • Maddog November 20, 2015 at 11:41pm

    Always such a pleasure watching/listening to your vids Jim!  Enjoyed it Bro!!!

  • Jim Morris November 20, 2015 at 10:01pm

    Hi Glenn, good to hear from you! Those both look great. I've had scarf joints break without the wings (when I dropped them) and I think the little extra support helps a lot. I just got one of those big Romeo boxes and I'm itching to make something with it!

  • GlennB November 20, 2015 at 8:43pm

    Hi, Jim.  Just came across your videos on Cigar Box Nation.  Very impressive.  I've been applying your advice (given at Grace Manor) on adding 'wings' to the headstock of my builds.  I've attached a picture of a couple recent examples.  I hope all is well with you and yours and that you have a pleasant and enjoyable holiday season.

    Glenn B.

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  • Jim Morris November 19, 2015 at 7:50pm

    Thanks Jeff. Yeah I couldn't bear to put a fretboard over that pretty wood so the frets are right in the neck. Still watching out for a box like that!

  • jeffrey ross November 19, 2015 at 4:54pm

    Maybe I should have you make the bass for me. Just need a pirate themed box.(still) Seriously, another great song from you Jim. The neck on that looks amazing, love the striped fretboard. 

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