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stringybark joined Randy S. Bretz's group
Homemade Bass Builders
This group is for everyone who has or wants to build their own bass, either standup or other types.Here`s a great site to check out some awesome homemade stand up basses http://ebass.nl/site2/photos/See More
stringybark commented on Diane in Chicago's group Ukulele
"Just posted the frog Uke..cant seem to get this technology quite right...anyway, have psoted this on another page I think...reso/ tenor ukulele...made form wooden frog money box, vegetable steamer used for resonator, nut made from guttering and back…"
stringybark commented on Diane in Chicago's group Ukulele
stringybark posted a photo 
frog ukulele 001
Who had nothing better to do over xmas...frog is a wooden money box, the resonator is a vegetable steamer, nut is a bit of guttering, fret marks are made from bread tags, and the back is made from a old door..(cant see that)..have got aquila strings…
stringybark left a comment for Nancy Barnes
"Thanks Nancy,,havent been here for awhile myself, busy "building" ukes/guitars, etc. There should be 8 days in the week, one just for building "stuff"....uninterupted!"
Nancy Barnes left a comment for stringybark
"Hi, sorry I took forever to comment back. (My computer died and it took awhile to get a new one.) Thanks for your kind words. I've only made four, with plans to make one more. I like your name, Stringybark is great!"
stringybark commented on c# merle's blog post Utah Plate Build Pictorial
"VERY nice, cant wait to do one of these, good inspiration to keep building.
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stringybark commented on Buddah's photo
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"Good grief Mr Buddah, you've made a few...and all so good! all good looking/interesting instruments, great stuff!
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stringybark commented on Buddah's photo
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"We have krispy Kreme here in australia, but not as popular as the U.S. Is that a tin box or did you make it..(I have a Krispy Kreme fan here who went to the US , and raved about them, we went a couple of years ago to Calif; but…"
stringybark joined J.J. Rango's group
Old Radio Guitar amps
Learn how to convert old radios into cool Retro guitar amplifiers. It is really fun and easy, with just a few wires you can hack into and spice in a guitar imput, you can turn that radio into a guitar amp!There is lots of info at the websitehttp://radio-guitar-amps.blogspot.com/ This video will show you how, it really is a "must try" if you enjoy playing cigar box guitars and homemade music...perfect for the 3 string guitar too! See More
stringybark left a comment for Ted Crocker
"Thanks for the invite Ted, sorry to get back so late,busy building CBG's and so much to discover on these pages, I totally loose it, its midnight before I realise the time, am learning so much, THANKS HEAPS!! Will post pics soon, made a couple…"
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- Welcome to the Clubhouse! How did you hear about us?
- chance, searching for other things on net
- What instruments are you building or playing?
- play banjo/ guitars/ ukellele/ tin whistle (BADLY)/ ...am building banjos? canjos/ cigar box ukellele..and stuff..if it makes a noise..I'm in!
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 9:46am on August 7, 2019,
Ted Crocker said…
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- At 10:53am on December 14, 2013,
Nancy Barnes said…
Hi, sorry I took forever to comment back. (My computer died and it took awhile to get a new one.) Thanks for your kind words. I've only made four, with plans to make one more. I like your name, Stringybark is great!
- At 12:39am on August 7, 2013,
- At 6:04am on May 30, 2013,
Mark Lillo said…
Thank you for the nice comment on the cedar resonator.
- At 6:07pm on February 2, 2013,
Hi Tia, welcome to the Handmade Music Clubhouse - Cigar Box Guitar Headquarters (CBG HQ)!
The focus here is on all types of handmade instruments and music. There are lots of helpful builders and players here and lots of Groups to teach and learn. We welcome participation so don't be shy.
Have a look around, introduce yourself in My Name Is... and add yourself to the Member Map. There's an active Chat Room where you can ask questions, offer help or just talk about anything with some great folks.
Most of all Have Fun!
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