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All Discussions Tagged 'Cigar' (10)

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Fret Board Thickness

I'm about to start on my 3rd CBG.  The first was a fretted acoustic/electric and a great success, but someone bought it from me almost righ…

Started by Dick Mott

5 Sep 5, 2012
Reply by Bluesheart

Keeping The CBG Box Shut

Ok, so I'm in the process of building my first six-string cbg. The box that it's made of is a pretty thick and beefy mahogany. The problem…

Started by ThePetty

12 Jul 29, 2011
Reply by William McCauley

Cigar Box Bass, Neck Questions

what in the world kind of wood should i use for the neck i wanna make a 4 sting fretless but im not sure on what kind of wood and measureme…

Started by Daniel Taylor

3 Jun 25, 2011
Reply by Michael Fred Johnson

Where to buy materials

First of all I was wondering where to buy cigar boxes and wood for the neck. There is a website  called thompsons cigars where they sell th…

Started by Mich

14 Apr 14, 2011
Reply by Bill McCahill

CB Mando on Antiques Roadshow

The 2011 season opener  of Antiques Roadshow from Miami has a Cigar Box mandolin, circa early 20th century.  Rough, but cool!   Huntz      

Started by Huntz Meyer

8 Jan 11, 2011
Reply by Larry McInnes

LIVE Weekly Online BLUES Video Show - Starting 4th June

CigarBoxGuitars.com Presents a LIVE Weekly Online Video Show - "The Rhythm And The Blues" Starting 4th June 2010, join us Every Friday nig…

Started by Tybee Guy

0 May 24, 2010

Piezo prices?

How much have you guys been spending on a piezo pickup for your gbg's? I've seen them range between 20 and 200 bucks. Looking to stay in th…

Started by Ghostwitch

14 Oct 12, 2009
Reply by HENRY LOWMAN

Cigar boxes in London, Ontario?

Hey folks. Any other Ontarians out here? I'm having a really hard time finding any cigar boxes in London, Ontario. I was recently in Kingst…

Started by Abe

2 Aug 31, 2009
Reply by Brian Kehn

How to make a cigar box ukulele

Hello, I have posted a pdf with pictures and discussion on how to make a cigar box ukulele. Please check http://www.carolinafiddle.com/boxf

Started by Steven Miller

4 Jul 12, 2009
Reply by Paul Doug

Are there any CBG players and builders out west other then Me?

I am looking to get a weekend gig going here out west. If anyone is insterested let me know. we'll see if we can pull it off.

Started by Larry McPheeters

5 May 5, 2009
Reply by Larry McPheeters

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