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Permalink Reply by Tim Pannabecker on December 6, 2019 at 2:05pm

Someday they may thank you for learning.  If you catch the building bug, that may test the marriage vows

Permalink Reply by Terry on December 6, 2019 at 4:48pm

I think I'll follow the build path. I just finished rebuilding my 1st CBG with the things I have learned. I also have 2 real cigar boxes ready for builds.

Permalink Reply by Tim Pannabecker on December 6, 2019 at 6:08pm

they a very rewarding to build and play

Permalink Reply by Terry on December 6, 2019 at 7:24pm

Home made pine box, cedar top and bottom and kwila neck.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Pannabecker on December 7, 2019 at 9:12am

 Ilike the simple Old School look.   How do you like the sound?

Permalink Reply by Terry on December 7, 2019 at 9:25am

Well.... its in open E and it took a bit of playing with strings to get it right, but now I'm using a low e and b and a high e from a standard string set. Now it sounds good. I really enjoy playing and tweaking the setup.

This one was the prototype. I wanted build one using the philosophy of poverty and the whole thing cost me about $8 with salvaged bits and scraps from here and there.

I have two boxes in the garage a Drew Estate and Padron to build the serious ones. I also want to build a wine box upright bass in time. 

What do you play?

Permalink Reply by Tim Pannabecker on December 7, 2019 at 10:18am

I don’t play well, but I play and build 3 string, GDg tuning, piezo and/or mag pups.

im starting in on 4 string and several Ukuleles. 

Building that for $8 is a sweet deal.   i really like the tone from Padron boxes.  
I’m not a smoker, but many different branded boxes come from the Drew Estates,

btw I am eager to visit your beautiful country.

Permalink Reply by Tim Pannabecker on December 7, 2019 at 10:24am

this is my current build.  A reso, 6 string, P90 pup, rod bridge piezo, internal piezos

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Permalink Reply by Kevin M. Kraft on June 27, 2020 at 8:53pm

All the best to you, man. And welcome to the Nation! Yes, learning slide guitar is painful for all. But with dedication, you can master it quickly. Please, feel free to call on me or anyone here for help, if you need it.