hi earl, thanks for your comment. not really a lot to the song, mainly the rythm of the strum which comes from me playin frailing banjo a bit...simple bum-ditty beat, takes a bit of practice but worth the time. hows your building going?;0)
Not sure if you're still looking for a fret calculator. I use wfret. It downloads really fast, and is super simple to use. Just go here:http://europa.spaceports.com/~fishbake/ and download it. It is down under guitar links, and is one of the only links in the middle of the page. all his text is the same color, even links, so it is kinda hard to find at first.
thank you very much for the comment on the vid earl, just read your blog and just thought I would let you know I dont claim to be an expert but if ever a question comes up feel free to ask, maybe I can help, maybe not.
thanks for your comments earl, the amps been on its knees for a while. glad you're liking it on the nation, some real nice folks on it. cheers, steve:0)
Hi Earl,Welcome to the Nation.. I got me a fret chart from www.harpkit.com .. cost me $12.00 and has been one of the best investments and tools that I have . I Use it on every build and it's so easy to use ..I think it goes from 13" up to a 38" fret board in 1/2 inch incliments.If you know what length fret board you want just find it on the scale , place it on your fret board and mark it off .. Plus it has a fretting guide on it also ... Great tool hope this helps ..\
hey Earl, im new too. i built myself a little geetar & holy mother, when you play it for the first time, its like hearing your new born baby cry! get building bro :)
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thank you very much for the comment on the vid earl, just read your blog and just thought I would let you know I dont claim to be an expert but if ever a question comes up feel free to ask, maybe I can help, maybe not.
Hi Earl,Welcome to the Nation.. I got me a fret chart from www.harpkit.com .. cost me $12.00 and has been one of the best investments and tools that I have . I Use it on every build and it's so easy to use ..I think it goes from 13" up to a 38" fret board in 1/2 inch incliments.If you know what length fret board you want just find it on the scale , place it on your fret board and mark it off .. Plus it has a fretting guide on it also ... Great tool hope this helps ..\
Please check out these video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX0LEMoFoJU&feature=channel_video_title
I have two CBG instructional video CDs for sale on www.ebay.com Search: keni lee
CD 4 is for 3 string CBG tuned GDg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGX3bWHSHt0&feature=channel_video_title
CD 5 is for 4 string CBG tuned Dgbd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLGnnF-TIbY&feature=channel_video_title
They are quite beginner friendly. Please feel free to write if you have any musical questions.
Enjoy your build, Keni Lee
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