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lofi recording and a link to a free cd So, I just recorded a really lofi CD of early American songs and one original. I have a skiffle band using only a 2 string cbg and a one st… Started by Matthew Borczon	5	Oct 15, 2022 Reply by BrianQ.
Piezo feedback Recently finished my 1st CBG. I cannot play a lick (yet) but my neighbor says it sounds great. I installed a Junior Disc-O-Tune piezo accor… Started by Jerry Draper	9	Oct 1, 2022 Reply by Jerry Draper
Loss two-string bass build instructions Do anyone have a pdf of the CB Gitty two-string bass instructions? Started by Tim Dvorak	6	Sep 27, 2022 Reply by Tim Dvorak
Using aluminium I'm making a dog bowl resonator and am considering using an aluminium sheet/plate as the "soundboard" - with a hole in it to suspend the up… Started by Haydon	2	Sep 21, 2022 Reply by Haydon
Untitled No Description Started by Murray	0	Sep 4, 2022
Springs in a cigar box guitar In my first build I added springs to the box but later for the fun of it cut out my neck to except (4 springs) thinking it would vibrate a… Started by Howard Craypool	10	Aug 22, 2022 Reply by Howard Craypool
Help for beginner Hi, I’m looking for help with my CBG playing. When chord names are shown above a melody tab, are the chords strummed at the same time as th… Started by Michael Myers	4	Aug 21, 2022 Reply by BrianQ.
Need help I’m trying to make a guitar that I can play by removing the frets epic Ying the fretboard and then just sliding up and down the strings, I’… Started by Ozz989	11	Aug 11, 2022 Reply by Taffy Evans
I am back and I have something new; Biscuit Tin Micro Bass Been a while since I last posted on here. fair enough most of what I build is for sale and I don't want it to look like I am on here to adv… Started by JP Lace Master	2	Jul 30, 2022 Reply by Timothy Hunter
Ghost pickup I’m working on a build where I want to leave the box lid uncluttered. I’m thinking about ghosting the pickup under the lid. I’ve never done… Started by Michael shrader	5	Jul 28, 2022 Reply by Taffy Evans

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Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design

Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray yesterday. 6 Replies 1 Like

crossover guitar.

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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?

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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes

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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Tune up songs

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Duel output jacks

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No Harmonics

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Camera suggestions?

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CBG site issues, continued.

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes

Busking Songs...

Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 2. 6 Replies 1 Like

Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Guitar for the grandson

Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.

Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like

How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify

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Trash Canjo

Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes

Do Measurements Matter?

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There goes the property values...

Started by Southern Ray in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes

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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)

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Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists

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