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Hi Folks,

I am Arthur from North Idaho. I am a musician of Native Style Flutes for many years. I like to play the bass style flutes a lot. I first started playing handmade flutes in 1974. I have been wanting for awhile to play another instrument. Ran across a video somewhere on the net on playing cigar box guitars. Got my interest. Found this awesome site in my research of the instrument. So glad I found it full of great info for sure. From this site I was able to build my first CBG. Learning the basics now. And look forward to being able to play it. I thank you all for the great info here. I have included a pic of my first build. Also if you are interest in my flute music you can find more info on it at our website also www.earth-songs.band There you should find links or look for Earth Songs on spotify or itunes etc. Again this is a great site on the CBG and happy to be a member here. Already looking to build another guitar.

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Permalink Reply by Don Craig on July 23, 2017 at 2:46am

Welcome Arthur, very nice guitar. I'm new here too, just built my first. This is a great site, you'll enjoy it.

Don Craig, Saranac, NY

Permalink Reply by Arthur Putnam on July 23, 2017 at 4:45am

Thanks Don, Yep really enjoy this site for sure. I may build a Canjo next. got the bug here.

Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on July 23, 2017 at 7:07am

Welcome Arthur, nice git.

Permalink Reply by Arthur Putnam on July 23, 2017 at 10:15am

Thanks Bud,

Permalink Reply by mark andrew hiley on July 23, 2017 at 8:55am

Welcome Arthur, I'm not a builder of guitars but I play and collect cbg.i love the flute too but I play the Irish whistle. Have fun , it's a great site..

Permalink Reply by Arthur Putnam on July 23, 2017 at 10:16am

Ah the Irish whistle love them too but I have not played one yet.

Permalink Reply by Stephen Faulk on July 23, 2017 at 3:00pm

I love that knob you picked.

Permalink Reply by Arthur Putnam on July 23, 2017 at 4:01pm

lol its the one that came with the sound kit from Gitty, Yep kind of has the older knob look I guess. I may upgrade it too a brass knob. But i don't yet it does kind of grow on ya.

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