Hi, I'm Steve Gerardi. I'm an occupational therapist, university professor, novice ukulele player, and cigar box guitar luthier. I started this channel to share my journey of discovery in learning to build and play stringed musical instruments. While searching for videos on how to play the ukulele, I discovered Justin Johnson playing a three-stringed shovel guitar! Seeing him shred that shovel using nothing but three fingers and a slide gave me hope that I could learn to play a musical instrument late in life. From there, I discovered Del Puckett's cigar box guitar building videos and became inspired to build instruments myself. So far, I have built diddley bows, cigar box guitars and ukuleles, candy tin ukuleles, and cookie tin banjos. I have also added instrument reviews to my channel. Join me on my journey of musical discovery. The fun has just begun!
You can contact me at stevegerardicbg@gmail.com
Steve Gerardi 1011 Verde Vista Drive San Antonio, TX 78216
Thanks for sharing. I have a battle in my head about should I make the lid or bottom be the sound board. Bottom usually wins since I get nice graphics on the back and can more easily work on the insides... good choice. I mostly lead the neck from the corner o f rectangular boxes to get finger space similar to cut away built guitars
Hey buddy! How are you doing? Hope you're well. Great video. Nice that it comes with chord sheet. I'm back to uploading regular videos. Take care, cheers!
I think that's the same mandolin they sent to Maria. It looks really nice. I Like the finish and all the little details. You did alright for never having played a mandolin before. It looks like a great value. Nice review.
Thanks! Yep! It's the same model that Maria unboxed. I'm a bit late in posting the review because I had a cold which resulted in laryngitis. I had to wait for my voice to return. To play it, I had to figure out what chord shapes I could manage quickly! After playing the guitar, the mandolin neck seems so small! This mandolin is typical Vangoa quality and value! It is a good option for beginners who want the classic look of the F-style mandolin.
G'day buddy! Great review. Haven't seen your channel in a while since RU-vid is weird about video reccomendations. Hope you're well. Happy 4th of July. Cheers!
This is a guitar, but the gentleman plays it as though it were a baritone uke. I wonder how he would play a four string electric bass? 🤔 Honestly, i do appreciate the time he took, the production quality, and thoroughness of his review. But I simply couldn't resist the opening statement.
@@stevesstrings5243 Have you ever played a bass ukulele? You'd be a natural at it, and if you record your playing, it sits perfectly in the mix below a baritone ukulele.
I've had this guitar for 6 years and its still holding up well. Id recommended you lower the action of this guitar if you get it brand new. only issues I've had is the tuning pedals being a little jumpy but its overall well.
Good afternoon, I am writing to you to find out how to switch from CGDA to DGBE tuning on the Kmise Tenor guitar. I'm a beginner and I wanted to understand if I can use the same strings or if I need to buy a specific set of strings, best regards Cristiano Chiggio from Italy
@@CRISTIANOCHIGGIO I just realized I sent you the link for strings for a tenor ukulele, not a tenor guitar. Instead, keep the same strings and tune the C up to D and tune the D and A down to B and E.
I bought one used for $100 a few days ago, and it's a pretty decent entry level guitar. The nut and saddle were cut a little high (took a little more effort to play at the extreme ends of the neck), but it wasn't the worst I've seen. Upgrading to a bone nut and saddle made a big improvement in tone, and are very easy to set up and install. Just sand them down on a sheet of 120grit sandpaper on a flat surface until the desired height is obtained.
Hey thanks for the review! I've got one, which is my main everyday guitar and it feels so comfortable to play! Sound is good also but for recording I use a bigger Dreadnought type. Thanks to you I just learned that my "everyday" guitar isn't made of wood...! When I bought it many years ago I didn't car that much about the material... TBH I'm a little disappointed that it is "fake wood", but it still sounds good and seems pretty durable so all is good! Thanks again, I like your energy as a reviewer!
Wow almost as good a story as the one you built for me!!! I loved it!! you are such a talented and generous man !! I have surgery on May 28th on my left hand in two places. I’m hoping that after I heal and do OT I will be able to play the lovely cigar box guitar more !! Fantastic job and I’m sure the new owner must Love It!! ❤
