Old Man Williams
Old Man Williams
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How To Play Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar (Easy CBG Version!)
tip.wearetipjar.com/p/oldmanwilliams
A fairly easy-to-play version of Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay adapted for 3 string cigar box guitar. The original version was written by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper in 1967 and was a posthumous no.1 for Otis in 1968.
Apologies for the rubbish singing!
3 String Guitar Tuning:
G D G
Chords Played:
G B C D E F
Equipment Used:
My self-made 3 String Cigar Box Guitar - ruclips.net/video/TW6uKVWjebQ/видео.html
Vox Mini 5 Rhythm Amp - No longer available. Superseded by amzn.to/3HBKg04
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - About The Song
02:50 - Tuning
03:02 - Chords Played
04:02 - Playing the Intro
04:40 - Keeping It Simple
05:02 - Verse Embellishment
05:35 - Sections Of The S...
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Видео

God Bless Noddy Holder - an original Christmas song from Old Man Williams
Просмотров 251Год назад
tip.wearetipjar.com/p/oldmanwilliams I decided to try and write a Christmas song and quite quickly came up with the phrase "God bless Noddy Holder" for a title. I then immediately thought somebody must have already done it so I took to Google to check. But thankfully, I couldn't find any others so carried on with writing the lyrics. Its unusual for me, but once I started writing down ideas the ...
No Solder CBG Piezo Wiring - Quick & Easy (or How To Solder Without A Soldering Iron)
Просмотров 2622 года назад
If you haven't got a soldering iron, simply hate soldering, or find soldering difficult for whatever reason (I have a tremor and am finding it increasingly frustrating!), you might find this a suitable way to add a piezo pickup to your cigar box guitar. Equipment Used: Automatic Wire Stripper - amzn.to/3QxCwQn Solder Seal Connectors - amzn.to/3AdLahU Solder Seal Spade Terminal Connectors - amzn...
Cigar Box Ukulele Cremation. Or what to do with a cheap ukulele kit from eBay...
Просмотров 2312 года назад
Sometimes things don't go to plan. This was an attempt to make a cbg ukulele using cheap parts found on eBay. I should have known better but it seemed like a quick win for a small cigar box. Anyway, I learned my lesson but ended up with a piece of trash sitting in the shed. Finally I decided to do something useful with it... Equipment Used: My self-made 3 String Cigar Box Guitar - ruclips.net/v...
How To Play Light My Fire By The Doors On 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 9712 года назад
Light My Fire by The Doors adapted for a 3 string cigar box guitar. A quite easy-to-play version featuring the rhythm guitar parts with all chord shapes explained and demonstrated. tip.wearetipjar.com/p/oldmanwilliams 3 String Guitar Tuning: G D G Chords Played: Gm Em F G C A D D7 Eb Ab C# Gb G Equipment Used: My self-made 3 String Cigar Box Guitar - ruclips.net/video/TW6uKVWjebQ/видео.html Vox...
My Short Scale 3 String Cigar Box Guitar Demo
Просмотров 7592 года назад
A demonstration of my recently completed short scale 3-string cigar box guitar. Short Scale 3 String Cigar Box Guitar Specs: Cuban Cigar Box Oak Neck Open Geared Tuners Bone Nut 12 Frets Single Coil Pickup Volume & Tone Controls 1/4" Input Jack tip.wearetipjar.com/p/oldmanwilliams 3 String Guitar Tuning: D A D Equipment Used: My self-made short scale 3 String Cigar Box Guitar Vox Mini 5 Rhythm ...
Vintage 1940s Speaker Cabinet Conversion To Retro Guitar Practice Amplifier For Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 2712 года назад
I found a vintage 1940s oak speaker cabinet on the Facebook marketplace for sale. It looked pretty cool and I thought it would make a nice retro style practice amp for my cigar box guitar so I bought it for £10.00 It was in a pretty bad state when I first got it, the cabinet was very rickety and needed some fixing up and the speaker itself was ruined. So I had to glue and clamp the cabinet to r...
How To Play Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers) on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 года назад
This is my 3 string Cigar Box Guitar version of the classic Bye Bye Love, which was written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant and was a big hit for The Everly Brothers in 1957. It has been recorded by lots of other artists, including Connie Francis, Roy Orbison, The Bellamy Brothers, and more… As always a few compromises have been made and I have transposed my version to the key of G to make it ea...
How To Play Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits on a 3 String Cigar Box Guitar (Part 1 - Rhythm Guitar)
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 года назад
This is my 3 string Cigar Box Guitar version of the classic Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits, which was released in the UK in 1978. This is part one featuring the chords for rhythm guitar. I intend to work out a version of the lead guitar parts although I can’t say when this will be. In the meantime, check out Lloydy in Spain playing a really great version of the lead guitar over a backing trac...
Retro 1940s Speaker Cabinet - Guitar Amplifier Conversion Project
Просмотров 2752 года назад
Retro 1940s Speaker Cabinet - Guitar Amplifier Conversion Project
How To Make a Giant Dinosaur Egg from Papier Mache - DIY Dinosaur Egg
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 года назад
How To Make a Giant Dinosaur Egg from Papier Mache - DIY Dinosaur Egg
How To Tune A 3 String Cigar Box Guitar in open G - Quick & Easy!
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
How To Tune A 3 String Cigar Box Guitar in open G - Quick & Easy!
How To Play Two Of Us by The Beatles on a 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 7342 года назад
How To Play Two Of Us by The Beatles on a 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
How To Play Wishing Well on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
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How To Play Wishing Well on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Cigar Box Guitar Beginners - Introduction To Playing In 4/4 Time
Просмотров 3782 года назад
Cigar Box Guitar Beginners - Introduction To Playing In 4/4 Time
Cigar Box Guitar Beginners - Fretted Or Fretless Slider, which one to choose?
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Cigar Box Guitar Beginners - Fretted Or Fretless Slider, which one to choose?
How To Play The Beatles Rocky Raccoon on a 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 7622 года назад
How To Play The Beatles Rocky Raccoon on a 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
How To Play Jimi Hendrix The Wind Cries Mary On 3 String Cigar Box Guitar (with Boss RC1 Looper)
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.2 года назад
How To Play Jimi Hendrix The Wind Cries Mary On 3 String Cigar Box Guitar (with Boss RC1 Looper)
How To Play And I Love Her by The Beatles on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 9742 года назад
How To Play And I Love Her by The Beatles on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
How To Play Jimi Hendrix Little Wing On 3 String Cigar Box Guitar (with Boss RC1 Looper)
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.2 года назад
How To Play Jimi Hendrix Little Wing On 3 String Cigar Box Guitar (with Boss RC1 Looper)
How To Play Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 года назад
How To Play Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
How To Play Day Tripper by The Beatles on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 года назад
How To Play Day Tripper by The Beatles on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
How To Play Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
How To Play Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) on 3 String Cigar Box Guitar
How To Make A Quick & Easy Volume Knob For A Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 6083 года назад
How To Make A Quick & Easy Volume Knob For A Cigar Box Guitar
I Got Blues In My Shed #1 played on a fretless 3 string cigar box guitar
Просмотров 7853 года назад
I Got Blues In My Shed #1 played on a fretless 3 string cigar box guitar
My 3rd Cigar Box Guitar - The Best Yet!
Просмотров 5393 года назад
My 3rd Cigar Box Guitar - The Best Yet!
How To Make an Aged Copper Tailpiece for A Relic Style Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 года назад
How To Make an Aged Copper Tailpiece for A Relic Style Cigar Box Guitar
Oh Lord Won't You Build Me A Bigger Shed? - First verse, acapella
Просмотров 923 года назад
Oh Lord Won't You Build Me A Bigger Shed? - First verse, acapella
How To Age A New Wooden Box For A Relic Style Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 9863 года назад
How To Age A New Wooden Box For A Relic Style Cigar Box Guitar
How To Make Bottleneck Slides For Cigar Box Guitar
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 года назад
How To Make Bottleneck Slides For Cigar Box Guitar

Комментарии

  • @pctips4all
    @pctips4all 2 месяца назад

    That box looks fantastic and sounds great!

  • @pctips4all
    @pctips4all 2 месяца назад

    That was awesome! Thanks man!!!

  • @BatuhanYumrukaya
    @BatuhanYumrukaya 3 месяца назад

    chromatic tuner ; learned ! thanks.

  • @justincheney2925
    @justincheney2925 4 месяца назад

    Awesome, thanks so much 🤩👍

  • @deadjrnnl
    @deadjrnnl 6 месяцев назад

    What are the strings tuned to?

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 6 месяцев назад

      @@ck2q Sorry, I usually include a tuning guide at the start but obviously forgot this time around. Anyway, it's tuned to G D G - See ruclips.net/video/OUhuhnFoeIU/видео.htmlsi=Cx18miqburfFggZ0 for a full easy tuning guide for the majority of cigar box guitar tunes I play.

    • @deadjrnnl
      @deadjrnnl 6 месяцев назад

      @@OldManWilliams I appreciate you getting back to me also do you know if it is possible to play this with a cbg that only has a single fret? And just play around till it sounds good or would I be wasting my time trying to find that last G to sound even remotely similar?

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 6 месяцев назад

      I think it would be really difficult to play with a single fretted CBG, regardless of where the actual fret is. You could work out a version with slide for the chord changes but it's going to sound a lot different.@@deadjrnnl

    • @deadjrnnl
      @deadjrnnl 6 месяцев назад

      @@OldManWilliams alright thank you very much :)

  • @UliKuder
    @UliKuder 8 месяцев назад

    Hello Tony, that's exactly how I play it. Thanks for the great tutorial video, you're great at explaining! Best regards Uli found you on Facebook.

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 8 месяцев назад

      Thanks Uli, glad you approve. It's a great song! 🙂

  • @chesterblack1654
    @chesterblack1654 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much for taking the time to teach this lesson! I am having problems sliding from the G to the A, then back to G and finally to the F. Any tips on how to keep it going without muting halfway through?

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 8 месяцев назад

      @chesterblack1654 The slides can be a tricky thing to master. You will need to release the pressure slightly so you can move the left hand but not too much as to mute the strings. As with anything else it is really just a case of practicing until you master it. Good luck!

  • @ianyams
    @ianyams 9 месяцев назад

    Nice mate 👏 long time no videos.

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Ian. The first of many more I hope ;-)

    • @ianyams
      @ianyams 9 месяцев назад

      @@OldManWilliams you’re welcome. Glad to see you back at it.

  • @stevealdridge9720
    @stevealdridge9720 9 месяцев назад

    Great you see you back

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you @stevealdridge9720 - A bit rusty, but glad to be back :-)

  • @adamwyman3859
    @adamwyman3859 9 месяцев назад

    Great job on the song, sounds nice. Your instruction is very easy to follow. Glad you resumed making videos again!

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you @adamwyman3859 I'm glad you liked it. More to come soon :-)

  • @Donnybrook10
    @Donnybrook10 9 месяцев назад

    very tough one.

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 9 месяцев назад

      It helps that I had already learned it on a 6 string.

  • @Donnybrook10
    @Donnybrook10 9 месяцев назад

    I thought this was gonna be a Terance Trent Darby song. LOL

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 9 месяцев назад

      Haha, no it's the old Free song.

  • @Donnybrook10
    @Donnybrook10 9 месяцев назад

    excellent.

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you, glad you like it 🙂

  • @annlewis2709
    @annlewis2709 10 месяцев назад

    How do you cheat at Kerplunk, asking for a friend. Love your Christmas song Tony - 🚲 sorry I couldn't find a chopper bike. Happy Christmas

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 10 месяцев назад

      Ha ha, thanks Ann. Tell "your friend" I'm not sure how he did it, but if there was a way, then my Grandad would find it!

  • @hurdygurdyguy1
    @hurdygurdyguy1 10 месяцев назад

    A fun bit to add at the end is the bass run, open low G hammer on 4th fret hammer on 5th fret, open D string, hammer 2nd fret to open high D (or something like that)

  • @aiglesiasvera
    @aiglesiasvera 11 месяцев назад

    nice!!

  • @jeffadinolfi8023
    @jeffadinolfi8023 Год назад

    Bro.Honestly absolutely amazing...in gonna try to learn.thank u for ur time truly freaking awesome 😎

  • @Jack-fs2im
    @Jack-fs2im Год назад

    brilliant

  • @Jack-fs2im
    @Jack-fs2im Год назад

    good stuff

  • @Jack-fs2im
    @Jack-fs2im Год назад

    nice thanx

  • @MrPolarbear59
    @MrPolarbear59 Год назад

    I didn't think that song was in a 3 string. Great job!

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams Год назад

      Thanks Mr Polar Bear, glad you found it useful.

  • @theoryofamusiclover
    @theoryofamusiclover Год назад

    I play it with a flat 5th on the 7th fret...the "doom" note. Basically a flat D note....

  • @shirleylarkan5654
    @shirleylarkan5654 Год назад

    Hi there. This is an amazing build. Really like the look of it but especially the sound. What pickup did you use? Sounds awesome!

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams Год назад

      Thanks Shirley. The pickup is a flat humbucker from MGB guitars in the States.

  • @mulekickhandmadeguitars8465
    @mulekickhandmadeguitars8465 Год назад

    In regards to a person wanting to learn to build your own CBG, here's my take. Build the one you really want to play and jump right into it all the way. Get some medium/medium fret wire, watch all the YT how-to videos about installing frets, leveling, crowning and dressing the frets, get the proper tools and learn it by doing it. It won't be easy at first but it'll definitely give you tons of satisfaction in achievment.

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams Год назад

      I agree it is incredibly satisfying to have built the CBG you want to play and really gives a great incentive to master the instrument!

  • @Jack-fs2im
    @Jack-fs2im Год назад

    fantastic thanx soo

  • @doglegsteve8363
    @doglegsteve8363 Год назад

    awesome !!

  • @frank7611
    @frank7611 Год назад

    Hi Tony...hope you're keeping well and (perhaps) have a word again at Boxstock this year. I've just revisited this one - nice build - and was wondering if you did sell it on... 🤔🤔

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams Год назад

      Hi Frank, all good thanks. Not yet sure if I'll be able to attend Boxstock this year, but if I do manage to get there I'll look out for you. Yes, I did sell this one - but only made a small profit on my costs.

    • @frank7611
      @frank7611 Год назад

      @@OldManWilliams Thanks Tony....I'm always interested in 'short(er) scale and I have a couple. But, always looking out for another! Have you got anything 'for sale' these days...🤔🤔

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams Год назад

      @@frank7611 No, nothing 'for sale' I'm afraid. I did build another ukulele last year but it's not great - I'll do a quick demo and post it on here.

    • @frank7611
      @frank7611 Год назад

      @@OldManWilliams Thanks Tony...I'll watch out for that...👍👍

  • @marceloalvesdeamorim3869
    @marceloalvesdeamorim3869 Год назад

    Blusa e vida. Parabéns

  • @bombercountyblues
    @bombercountyblues Год назад

    I've found you can get a similar effect on most boxes by doing just your last step, but with black boot polish in place of the wax.. seems to work better on softer woods though (more grain to fill?) So not really for necks..

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams Год назад

      Thanks for the tip Jon. I hadn't thought of using boot polish but I'll certainly give it a try in the near future!

  • @stephenpascoe1148
    @stephenpascoe1148 Год назад

    Superb...top arrangement ...well done !!

  • @ianyams
    @ianyams Год назад

    👍😊

  • @geoffjones4831
    @geoffjones4831 Год назад

    Great Little Tune Old Man...give Ladbaby a run for their moneu

  • @bean-spiller
    @bean-spiller Год назад

    Subscribed a long time ago, but just rediscovering your lessons again. Thank you!!

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams Год назад

      Thanks J eff, glad you find them useful. I've been out of the game for a while for various reasons but I'm planning to upload some new stuff soon.

  • @JaredMcComb
    @JaredMcComb Год назад

    I really enjoyed the video. You have a great voice and presented the information well. Instant Sub. The playing was great too!

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams Год назад

      Thanks Jared, that's very kind of you to say so. Glad you like it!

  • @jamesotisjr2322
    @jamesotisjr2322 2 года назад

    Suggestion: try putting thimbles on your fingers to play individual notes on a fretless guitar. I live 85 miles from the nearest place to buy a thimble, so I can't say this works.

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 2 года назад

      That's an interesting suggestion James, it put me in mind of Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath.

  • @jonneet2126
    @jonneet2126 2 года назад

    This shows what can be done with a fretless cbg. m.ruclips.net/video/_pGpZOzEtTQ/видео.html

  • @congerscott6064
    @congerscott6064 2 года назад

    Great video thank you, I am considering building my first 3 string cbg and I think the first one will be a fretless for the simplicity of the build, once I can play it I will attempt a fretted cbg, best regards, Scott 👍🏆.

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 2 года назад

      Sounds like a good plan. Fretless are definitely easier to build. Good luck!

  • @toadmeister1964
    @toadmeister1964 2 года назад

    Impressive sir, very impressive indeed!

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 2 года назад

      Thank you Johnny, glad you like it ☺️

  • @FKohl-rj9xq
    @FKohl-rj9xq 2 года назад

    Thanks for this great lesson,🎸👍 Greetings from Germany

  • @thesoutherndonkey
    @thesoutherndonkey 2 года назад

    I have a fretted as my first build but it has what's called a "zero" nut for easy playability. This however is not good for a slide as if you just literally touch the strings with your slide your hitting frets. Does anybody have any suggestions for a fretted build kit that has the right action for both?

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 2 года назад

      I have the same issue with the fretted CBG I use in this video. Having the right action for both will be a bit of a compromise I suppose: If the action is raised too high at the nut then the intonation will be out and it won't be in tune when fretting notes and chords. I am experimenting with a 'jumbo' zero fret on my latest build so I'll let you know how that goes.

  • @geoffjones4831
    @geoffjones4831 2 года назад

    Interesting demo Old Man, not too sure on Health and Safety section no gloves to protect from heat🔥👍😃

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 2 года назад

      Thanks for reminding me about H&S Geoff. For anybody trying this at home then obvs I recommend using full PPE at all times! But on a personal note, I find when using a heat gun that the heat makes me move my fingers pretty quickly if they get in the way!

  • @geoffjones4831
    @geoffjones4831 2 года назад

    Well Old,Man a sad day for CBG fans, but if not playable, then send away in smoke. Glad to see guest appearance from Frank

  • @ianyams
    @ianyams 2 года назад

    Smmmokkkiiiinnn 😂😂😂

  • @ianyams
    @ianyams 2 года назад

    Nice Tony 👍 many years ago I did some work for Pick Withers, he was quite eccentric. While I was working at his house he was playing the drums in his loft. He lived down by Vale park.

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 2 года назад

      Wow, I never knew that. Vale Park eh? I was down that way myself the other night. Great anecdote 👍

    • @ianyams
      @ianyams 2 года назад

      @@OldManWilliams mad hey.

  • @MrPovey75
    @MrPovey75 2 года назад

    Another great video

  • @BrendanMurrayJubana
    @BrendanMurrayJubana 2 года назад

    Sounds great! Really suits your voice too. Thanks for the lesson

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 2 года назад

      Thank you Just Dandy, I appreciate you saying so :-)

  • @ianyams
    @ianyams 2 года назад

    Nice mate 👍

  • @geoffjones4831
    @geoffjones4831 2 года назад

    Great tutorial Old Man. As always pulling new ideas out of the Bag. Any link for the Jose version you mention would be appreciated🤞👍

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 2 года назад

      Thanks Geoff. Check out the Jose Feliciano version at ruclips.net/video/7RtTWDv-yWM/видео.html

  • @payasa2131
    @payasa2131 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing 👍

    • @OldManWilliams
      @OldManWilliams 2 года назад

      You're welcome @Payasa, thanks for watching!

  • @tonyturner9146
    @tonyturner9146 2 года назад

    Great version of this fantastic song. I hadn't even thought about playing it on my CBG until I heard you do it. It's hard to believe it was released in "78... Seems like yesterday.