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headstock design and execution
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ted Crocker Jul 10, 2011. 10 Replies 1 Like
I'm relatively new to the craft. Have only made a couple simple cbg's. I marvel at some of the headstock designs. I'm always thinking "How'd he/she do that?" Is there a thread or discussion somewhere…Continue
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Robert Novickas left a comment for Ted Crocker
"Thanks, Ted. Although I'm "officially old" now (70) I hope to keep makin' 'em and keep playin' em!"
Robert Novickas replied to c# merle's discussion Lowe Cone thru Neck in the group Beginner Questions - ABCs
"That was great, merle. Nice full-bodied growl! I've downloaded it to my collection of cbg videos. By the way, is your resonator cone one of those $25 items we often see advertised on our "favorite" website?…"
Robert Novickas replied to c# merle's discussion Lowe Cone thru Neck in the group Beginner Questions - ABCs
"Just beautiful! How about sound samples, acoustically and electrically! Thanks."
Ted Crocker replied to Robert Novickas's discussion headstock design and execution
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Find more photos like this on Handmade Music Clubhouse"
Robert Novickas replied to Michael Glenn's discussion Essential Chords for 3 string tuned to gbe in the group CBG Playing for Dummies
"Thanks for your efforts. I've never tuned GBE, but I'll try it.
Robert"
Robert Novickas left a comment for Ted Crocker
"Thanks, Ted, it was a very good birthday, with good wishes coming from many directions. My wife gave me a Barnes & Noble Nook which, I guess, I'll use to read cbg .pdf's among other things. Thanks again!"
Robert Novickas joined The Phrygian Kid's group
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Randy S. Bretz replied to Robert Novickas's discussion headstock design and execution
"The one in the foreground [ first one on table] is a step down peghead design. You just have to use a thicker fretboard like 1/2""
Robert Novickas replied to Robert Novickas's discussion headstock design and execution
"That is a stunning piece of work, Randy. At first, I thought I was looking at an intricately carved grandfather's clock. Now, the step-down design requires an initially thicker piece of wood, in order to thin down the tuner section; is that…"
Randy S. Bretz replied to Robert Novickas's discussion headstock design and execution
"I like the "step-down" peghead design myself, works just as well as the scarf joint and alot easier to make."
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- Welcome to the Clubhouse! How did you hear about us?
- mention on Cigar Box Nation
- What instruments are you building or playing?
- guitar: 6-string, 3-string, trumpet, piano, harmonica
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 11:19am on January 7, 2012,
Ted Crocker said… 
- At 2:20am on January 8, 2011, Ted Crocker said…
- At 11:06pm on January 7, 2011,
Henry Lowman said… - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- At 10:24pm on September 26, 2010,
billy freedom said… - i leave it round for a two stringer and play the jammy string on my fingernails which acts like a fret sound. or sometimes i tie nylon thread movable frets on if my fingernails arent good they slide out of the way to the bottom. or i attach a flat fretboard to the broomstick ala uncle enos banjo and buddy guys lighter fluid can guitar. its also the same idea on the old pics of cigar box violins only no angle. tradionally a paint stick or yardstick is used round or flat dont matter to me, check out KM williams playing a dowel neck with his fingers or check out some tumbi vids.
- At 9:37am on September 26, 2010, billy freedom said…
- traditionally the CBG has always used a broomstick neck. broomsticks in history far outweigh planks planks used in the past have always been a 2x4 or 2x2 i have more broomstick guy history to post. thanks for your apreciation. i dont know if you found this out yet but planks arent ergonomic and will hurt your hand after a bit. if you ever played air guitar with a broom, pool cue or old wood tennis racket the advantage of roundness is obvious.
- At 8:26pm on September 12, 2010,
JoJo said… - have two videos on my page...one of hubby playing the banjo that I made for the Kitchen Build Challenge. The other video is my feeble attempt at playing the guitar, LOL!
- At 12:56pm on September 12, 2010, JoJo said…
- Welcome to the friendly group here in the clubhouse!
- At 11:00am on September 12, 2010, Ted Crocker said…
- Hi Robert, welcome to the Clubhouse!
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!
- At 10:50am on September 12, 2010,
Randy S. Bretz said… - Hey Robert...Welcome to the Clubhouse !!!!!
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