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Cheapest Motorized Fret Slots Cutting Aid (Drill-Driven Fret Slotter)

OK people here it is, the cheapest motorized  fret slots cutting aid ever, but I have to give the concept credit to Izzy Swan…   As you…

Started by doggylv .

 16 Sep 20, 2016
Reply by Randy S. Bretz

Built a Funky PVC Bass - Free plans download + video

Make Magazine originally published these plans for a great working "Strung Out" PVC bass in 2009.  We recently discovered that they archive…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 2 Sep 20, 2016
Reply by The Bane

T.J. Wheeler Live on Cigar Box Nation TV

Bluesman/historian, T. J. Wheeler joined us at the C. B. Gitty Mill Stage for a special midday concert.  We were able to capture him with o…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 1 Sep 15, 2016
Reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear

Steve Bruce Improves on the 2x4 Lap Steel Design

Steven Bruce sent these pictures and descriptions of an improved 2x4 lap steel design, based on the free plans posted in Cigar Box Nation.…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 9 Sep 12, 2016
Reply by Grandpa

VIDEO LESSON: How to Play AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" on Cigar Box Guitar

GET THE TAB: http://shanespeal.com/thunderstruck AC/DC's song, "Thunderstruck" contains the unmistakable one-string rundown by Angus Young.…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 1 Sep 7, 2016
Reply by James Watren

VIDEO - Freak Folk Pioneer, 3-String Stephen Cohen

Portland based 3-String Stephen has made his way across the US, performing at as many cigar box guitar festivals as possible.  This former…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 2 Sep 6, 2016
Reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear

2016 PA Cigar Box Guitar Festival - Full Broadcast!

PA CIGAR BOX GUITAR FESTIVAL - FULL BROADCAST:

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 3 Aug 31, 2016
Reply by turtlehead

AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" Played on a 3-String Cigar Box Guitar

Thunderstruck (AC/DC) - Cigar Box Guitar 3 strings Cover by JEROME GRAILLE.

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 13 Aug 31, 2016
Reply by John S.

2016 Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Fest - ALL THE INFO!

CBGitty.com presents the Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival, returning to York PA on Saturday, August 27.  Two stages of music, vendor…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 1 Aug 26, 2016
Reply by Jim Morris

Insane Microwave Guitar - fully functioning instrument built from a microwave

Jam out and make your ramen, too!

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 24 Aug 24, 2016
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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.

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VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.

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Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost

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