Monday, May 4, 2015

I wish I was better

So I have been watching youtube videos of buskers. It really looks fun and a great way to get yourself out there.  I just wish I was a better player to be able to do that

Maybe that is what I will or need to work more on. Would love any feedback on busking if someone wanted to chime on.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Diddely Bo

So I was just sitting around this weekend and was watching videos. Saw several on the one string diddely bow. So I went to the shop and a little bit later I came up with this. It is tuned to F# and I really like the way it sounds.
Green Stick F#
 

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

My 8th CBG Build

Well folks it has been some time since I have posted. Allot of things have changed with my day time job and that has caused me to lose some build time. But the following pics show the latest build. I am calling it the "Fallen Angel" it was going to have some wings coming off the sides. But after it sat on the work bench for three weeks, I decided against it. I guess it did not want that big of wings on it. Some it got some smaller ones instead. After adding the embellishments I really like the look of it. I guess I just had to wait long enough for it to tell me what it truly wanted to be.

Fallen Angel 





Friday, February 20, 2015

So I have been wanting to try my hand at building a CBG from the ground up and license plate one on top of that. So I did it and here is the result. for those who are keeping track this one is not going to be for sale. It is for me only. But I have a new project in mind already and will start it soon.

Veteran-1

Veteran-2

Veteran-3

Saturday, January 24, 2015

So to all who have been keeping up, I had a accident where I rolled my ankle really bad.because of that  I have not been able to get into the shop at all this past week. I really want to get in there. my lovely wife bought me a book on building CBG's and there are allot of techniques that I want to get in there and try them out.

Well I guess we will just have to wait till we can stand on the ankle for period of time. LOL. till then take care friends and remember to play from the heart and do not be afraid to try different things.

Monday, January 5, 2015

So my last post I stated that I had built a new CBG for a friend, it is now on its way to him and I figure it is safe enough to post pics of it now. Even if he see's it he will have it soon enough. LOL. So here it is for those who may be reading this. 



 
BTW that is one of the co-owners to Catpaws guitars.








Like I said it was based on a song "She's Mighty, mighty, letting it all hang out" or something to that effect. 

Stayed tune my friends for the next build that will be coming soon. so till then, keep building and hold the dreams alive. 




Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Good evening everyone. I am not sure how many people are or if reading this but I figure I will keep it to date no matter what. So I showed you some of the past builds. Well today it got even better. I have sold two of them all ready. The first one was the "Blue Stag" and the "Black Punch" both of these CBG's have a great sound. The punch has a deep robust sound and the Stage has rich blues sound to it.

Both of these CBG's are going to good homes, one is going to be a present for a service member who is serving overseas, and thank you to him for his service and sacrifice to this country. I really hope that he enjoys it and brings him some happiness to darker times.

The other is going to a home here in AZ. this person is new to playing and is very excited to learn how to play and has been waiting patiently for this build to be completed.    

So I will keep the pictures of my builds, but I will be marking them as sold. but that leaves "Yell'er" still to find a new home. And if not it will always have home amongst  all the other guitars on the wall.

So till later, I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving and hope everyone has lots to eat and enjoys some good music during their holidays. And remember that music comes from the heart and no matter how good you are or may not be, you will always hear your heart when you play.