"gonna be something to see jef - i love the explorer shape.
"
-
c# merle
- Male
- scotland
- United Kingdom
- Blog Posts (3)
- Discussions (114)
- Events
- Groups (23)
- Photos (80)
- Photo Albums (2)
- Videos (26)
c# merle's Groups
c# merle's Discussions
Incredible instruments made from ice
Started this discussion. Last reply by jim Feb 26. 1 Reply 1 Like
Norwegian musician and composer Terje Isungset uses his background in jazz and Scandinavian music, to create musical instruments from non-traditional materials including ice.Joined by singer, Mari…Continue
Tags: instruments, ice
Wah Wah pedal
Started this discussion. Last reply by c# merle Nov 21, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
any you electronic geniueses tried making a wah wah pedal? would be a great addition to the cbg and amp combo. Continue
The Wood And Metal Build-Off Challenge WINNER ANNOUNCED
Started this discussion. Last reply by Julian Perry Feb 17. 68 Replies 1 Like
The Challenge:- Build a musical instrument combining wood and metal in an interesting/unusual way.**1st prize is an awesome custom rod piezo bridge by…Continue
Tags: challenge, instrument, an, build
world’s biggest banjo
Started this discussion. Last reply by c# merle May 28, 2011. 7 Replies 1 Like
now, where can i get a 5ft banjo head??…Continue
c# merle's Page
Latest Activity
c# merle replied to Chris T's discussion Reso conversion. in the group The Lazarus Project
"bit of spit n polish and it'll come up great chris - looks an awesome build so far"
c# merle replied to c# merle's discussion merle's entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"wow thanks for the kind words sam - means a lot coming from you.
the creativity on these challenge builds is amazing, and i only spent 22 bucks all in!
"
Wichita Sam replied to c# merle's discussion merle's entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"holy cow... what a great piece..... I want to just cheer... I love pulling things of the junk pile and make something of them... you did better... you made something great!!! congrats!!!!"
Lonman replied to c# merle's discussion merle's entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"thanks for the info merle."
c# merle replied to The Phrygian Kid's discussion Jefs entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"this is crazy! crazy cool from doctor jef."
c# merle replied to c# merle's discussion merle's entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"cheers lonman. the design is a kinda deco style which i remember from the old cinema here. was an amazing looking building from the 1930's.
"
c# merle commented on The Phrygian Kid's group The Lazarus Project
"all the entries are looking sweet. wish there was more"
Lonman replied to c# merle's discussion merle's entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"I like the vid and the guitar sounds just fine. What a result. Well done! What was the inspiration of the paint job on the back? anything special or just something you liked?"
c# merle replied to The Phrygian Kid's discussion Jefs entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"this is reminiscent of a guy who was on britains got talent (yeah, right), he had a part piano part guitar thing with a kazoo bolted on the headstock. go booed off stage - but that was 'cause he coundn't play the thing well.
im sure this…"
c# merle replied to c# merle's discussion merle's entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"thanks guys. this has been a fun little challenge to do.
here's a little sound sample - i'm off to party like it's 1929...
"
The Phrygian Kid replied to c# merle's discussion merle's entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"I LOVE THIS!!!"
Randy S. Bretz replied to c# merle's discussion merle's entry in the group The Lazarus Project
"Awesome lookin Merle...job well done !!!!
"
Profile Information
- Welcome to the Clubhouse! How did you hear about us?
- from the nation
- What instruments are you building or playing?
- currently labouring away on my solid body 3 stringer
c# merle's Photos
c# merle's Videos
-
Fencepost Guitar
Added by c# merle 0 Comments 2 Likes
-
ScrapBuild 4 String
Added by c# merle 0 Comments 1 Like
-
bob dylan mozambique
Added by c# merle 0 Comments 0 Likes
C# merle's Blog
How To Swirl Paint A Cbg
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 2:00pm 4 Comments 1 Like
How to Swirl-Paint a CBG Part1
At the suggestion of ted, here's an amateur guide to swirl painting a guitar. this will be my 1st double neck build
When i painted the swirl reso, i 'dipped' the whole box - this time thought i try a different approach.
this is the swirl reso which i sanded to 600 grit then used red yellow and blue auto spray paint to build up the purple base coat.
using the spray i discovered the swirl…
Lap Steel Build
Posted on September 29, 2010 at 9:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
always wanted to try a lap steel guitar and finally got a nice piece of 3 1/3 by 2 1/2 iroko.
so, here goes
decided on an 8 string setup. first to route out the basic shape
so, here goes
decided on an 8 string setup. first to route out the basic shape
Veneer Build
Posted on September 8, 2010 at 8:00am 9 Comments 0 Likes
So, iv'e got some 5mm plywood and a length of oak - time to go to work!
Most cigarboxes are just cheap ply boxes covered in paper, so i knocked up a straight forward 9x10 box and cut some sound holes.
Then i start thinking how plain it looks. not really wanting to slap labels on it (nothing wrong with that),
i thought... how about some veneer!
Most cigarboxes are just cheap ply boxes covered in paper, so i knocked up a straight forward 9x10 box and cut some sound holes.
Then i start thinking how plain it looks. not really wanting to slap labels on it (nothing wrong with that),
i thought... how about some veneer!
- After some searching on ebay, found this- Kevasinga 0.5mm thick 10x15 and…
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 5:41pm on December 28, 2011,
darren brown said… thanks agin buddy have a good new year
- At 8:39am on October 15, 2011, darren brown said…
- thanks for the comment on olds new old cbg ,he wanted it rough he got it, think he wanted it tossed in the fire pit for a bit also but i drew the line ,lol
- At 1:28pm on June 25, 2011,
Keni Lee Burgess said… - Thank you c# merle for your comment. Ya, that is what a couple of Founders Dirty Bastard Ale will do to you. We always record before we eat! We had big plates of pork fried rice with egg and hot oil for dinner. I am getting old. After that, I was ready to sleep. LOL Enjoy.
- At 10:05am on June 25, 2011,
John H. Maw said… - Hi there c#. Thanks for the message. The building is going slowly. Currently got slight pickup noise when using metal finger pics or slide, but I'm sure it will all get sorted in the end.
- At 8:50am on June 5, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…
- Thank you c# merle for your comment. Well, people might like to play like old Keni Lee, but I don't think anyone wants to be me. Too much baggage comes with the package. LOL Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
- At 6:54am on May 29, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…
- Thank you c# merle for your comment. There is a lot of discussion about what material makes the best slide, but in my opinion, glass, metal, bone, and ceramic all make for a good slide. Thick and heavy seems to be the general requirment and cut to a length to meet your personal need / fit. I really like the mojobone slide. It offers great tone and visually it's very interesting. Fred McDowell used a beef bone slide. Highly recommended. Enjoy.
- At 8:10am on May 16, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…
- Thank you for your comment. I am planning on posting a rendition of Charley Patton's Shake it & Break it arranged for 3 string CBG too. This song is very similar in style. It is interest to think what other songs / styles of the period these musicians played. I would also assume through radio they listened to music from the Great American songbook and artists like Jimmy Rogers too. Enjoy.
- At 4:39pm on May 13, 2011,
Ted Crocker said… - C# Merle is in the band!
- At 6:11am on May 10, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…
- Thank you c# merle for your response. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
- At 2:44pm on April 23, 2011,
Tony the shed guy said… - Gday. Thanks for taking the time to check out the Guzither. It plays well, but is a little hard to hold. Definately needs a strap.
© 2012 Created by Ted Crocker.
Powered by
