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2 String CBG builds, playing, tuning

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Would be nice to see 2 strings being built and played for us that cant play very well these types of CBG are great.

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Unusual little doubled 2 stringer...

Started by Joe Madl. Last reply by Joe Madl on Thursday. 2 Replies 0 Likes

My dad bought this unusual little doubled 2 stringer at a local gunshow in Idaho. The guy he bought it from didn't know anything about it. Looks kinda like an adapted Chinese folk guitar. There's a…Continue

String gauges

Started by Gary Wensley Jan 12. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hi y'all. Getting ready to build a pair of 2 stringers for my twin grandchildren. Can anyone recommend a good string gauge? I'm thinkin' the kids will probably beat on them pretty hard, at least…Continue

I would like to make a 2 string bass

Started by Randy Burks Oct 26, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I found an old electric bass and I would like to make a 2 string cigar box out of it. What do I need to do to it after I take it a part. What parts I can use and what strings would be best to use. Continue

Suggestions for First Timers

Started by Joe Niszczak. Last reply by jamie bark Aug 10, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Hello everyone! I am brand new to cigar box guitar and really want to learn to play then build. My instant gravitation was to a 2-string, especially after watching Shane play a Chugger. I am open to…Continue

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Comment by Careless John on April 13, 2013 at 7:29am: Boxes for sale on : www.bulldogburnings.com

Comment by Terry Horn on February 6, 2013 at 6:21am: I built my first 2 stringer for this years RPM challenge and I've fallen in love with them. So much so I have started building 2 more.

Comment by Ted Crocker on October 4, 2012 at 4:42am: Find more photos like this on Handmade Music Clubhouse

Comment by Two String Bob on September 27, 2012 at 5:06am: Just an hello from a 2 string fan from the other side of the river (France) I will surely come back soon.

Comment by bemuzic on April 29, 2012 at 4:47pm: brilliant Mike!! I got my Dad a walking stick Diddley bow for Christmas...great talking point : -)

Comment by Mike "Katfish" Karash on April 29, 2012 at 3:47pm: My first 2 stringer, but definitely not my last. People walk up and want to know more about it. It's my constant concert companion! Many more to come this summer...

Comment by Uncle John on February 18, 2012 at 2:32pm: Kevin, also, the electric strings will work, but in the future, I think acoustic string work better in a cbg.

Comment by Uncle John on February 18, 2012 at 2:31pm: Hi Kevin. I would second what Mr. Random said. If you are unclear on how to play, look at knotlenny's cbg 101 in the how to play section - top of the page. Everything he shows for a 3 stringer will work for a 2. DA is good, but there are many other options if you put on different strings. I like the to use the A and D string from a 6 string set and tune G D.

Comment by MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) on February 18, 2012 at 12:50pm: Kevin - I would tune DA which is what I usually use on my 2 stringer

Comment by kevin martin on February 18, 2012 at 12:07pm: Hi All, I have strung my 2 stringer with E & A strings from an electric guitar, could anyone please advise me as to the best string combination, and to what notes they should be tuned to. I have heard that some players have a particular string, but tune it to a different pitch. Any thoughts would be be most appreciated.