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All Discussions Tagged 'newbie' (10)
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Neck vs headstock using different wood depthsI'm a newbie at this so please be patient with me. I've been trying to make my own necks but my woodworking skills are a bit clumsy. I've b… Started by Bob Leon |
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Oct 29, 2020 Reply by Bob Leon |
Newbie lessons learnedMy first post here and I thought I would give my (sometimes painful) lessons learned on building my first 3 CBGS. I will do as separate pos… Started by Steve |
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Nov 2, 2019 Reply by Steve |
Newbie Question About TuningHi everybody, I'm not handy or crafty at all, and I know even less about guitars. So naturally I decided to build a cbg for my daughter. Mi… Started by Aaron |
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Aug 3, 2017 Reply by JL |
Anniversary gift - build or buy?Hi all! My husband is a guitar player (as a hobby), and I've pretty much bought him all the accessories he wants over the years. Our annive… Started by Stephanie Cartechine |
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Feb 13, 2017 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague |
Almost Newbie - Eye Bolt Tuning PegsSlippage I am using an eye bolt with a washer either side of the neck. It is secured with a wing nut. Almost immediately after hitting the… Started by Mike |
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Mar 19, 2016 Reply by Mike |
Almost Newbie- string confusionI'm figuring this all out as I go, for I have never played a guitar or any other plucked string instrument. 1.Diddly Bow. I mostly built t… Started by Mike |
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Mar 14, 2016 Reply by Mike |
Newbie here with a couple questions!!Hi folks!! Well, my name is Sachi. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks but in the last couple of days i have started posting a little… Started by Sachi Weaver |
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Apr 29, 2014 Reply by Matthew Borczon |
Several newbie questions (Box/Neck and so on)....Hi Everyone! Had lots of fun reading through the forums. I have tried to find out all the questions reading up on it and searching the… Started by Vincent |
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Aug 23, 2013 Reply by Vincent |
new cbg sound helphi, my name is mark and from from uk and got my first cbg yesterday. The short question is, it tends to sound very light and tinnie so i wo… Started by Fat Fingers Grim |
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Jul 23, 2011 Reply by Fat Fingers Grim |
From cheap Target electric ... making a CBG?So a neighbor boy GAVE me his ill-treated, never used "First Stage" brand (like sold at Target) electric guitar, something of a Telecaster… Started by Corey |
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Dec 9, 2009 Reply by Corey |
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David L. 1 hour ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
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Busking Songs...
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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 on Monday. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
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.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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
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
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
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
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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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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
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