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Comment by Kris Robinson on March 30, 2010 at 11:06pm

Heya, I live in Arizona. I got interested in CBGs after I saw the makezine article a couple weeks ago, at the time I had a fender acoustic that needed repairs, but I ended up takin the tuning keys for my first two CBGs. The first is actually still in progress, playable but I still need to put the piezo in it and build the amp for it. It's pretty rough of course, made it with a Punch boz I picked up at a local smoke shop. The neck is oak and I actually fretted it with the rails of a couple lengths of model train track, they work great and the weathered copper look suits it. The second box I made is again an oak neck but I used a java box and it's much nicer lookin then the first lol. With luck they'll keep lookin better as I go. I actually have no real guitar experience but Shane's videos made it fun, if not sound good.

Comment by Randy Watson on March 30, 2010 at 2:47am

G'day Folks!
I live in Eumundi, Queensland, Australia....But I'm born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. Been living in Oz for 20 years, and I gotta tell you, sometimes I miss the good ole USA! At least I did, until I first heard this fellow playin the hell out of a CBG at my local pub's Thursday nite Jam Session. That fellow was Paul Thorley, and to this day I feel a little HOME when I hear a CBG. I'm a harp player(OH NO!!) since was about 6 years old, so I've always been around musicians. Paul and I did a couple of gigs together a few years ago, even played in a band, "Rooster Soup". My son asked for a CBG for his 16th B/day, and Paul built him a beautiful 5 string with a baking pan for the body and a timber top. (And just so you know...he rips!!)That started him off and he plays lots of instruments now. Paul also helped me build a one string Bass Diddley Bow, and it's a real WEAPON. I play it with a drumstick and a slide, but I'm still learning.
Just last week, I ordered a one string Stonehenge Pick Up from Ted Crocker over at Handmade Music Club .ning, and I've been pestering the postman everyday since. I've got a couple of ideas for the body, and am real excited to get started.
By the way, cigarboxguitarsaustralia.ning is fast becoming the site for us "Aussies" to show off, so drop in for a look.
Glad to be here!!

Comment by little eddie wolf on March 30, 2010 at 1:59am

hi,i got the cigar box guitar buzz about 1 month ago. i built 1 with my son,ryan,and now i'm on 2nd guitar. i live in the norther catskill mts. 20 min. from hunter mt. and 35min. from woodstock n.y. ed

Comment by peedyboy clark on March 28, 2010 at 5:24pm

hello am pete,and i live in england,i am just starting to build my 3rd cbg,i will send photos later,i have been playing guitar and bass 4 many yrs so i wanted to add a new string to my bow,so i started building cbg,and they sound great,cigarbox nation is a site i have only reasenly found and its great whether you are a beginner or pro,great advice and video content,carry on the good work-c ya soon,bye 4 now.

Comment by chris spaugh on March 28, 2010 at 12:03pm

Hello all, my name is Chris and I am living in between Atlanta and Athens Georgia in a small corner called Winder. I have one build since I found this site two weeks ago, and plans boxes and necks for plenty more. Would have shared sooner but my approval seemed to take a minute, will post pics later. Thanks to everyone here for all that I have learned so far, some fine work going on around these parts.

Comment by john stevenson on March 25, 2010 at 8:45am

Johnny from N.C. Iowa making my first post here at the C.B.N. and I'm interested in vibrating strings, metal, wood and speakers. Working on my first guitar projects, 60's Kay archtop- neck and bridge replacement, and a SBC-nice wood Silverware Box Guitar to be fitted with Kraftsman neck and piezo. Next is 3-stringer. All to be run through an old modded Dukane tube amp with DIY piezo buffer. Ding Ding Ding it's on.

Comment by Richard D. DeRoin on March 22, 2010 at 7:04pm

Howdy, I am from N.W. Missouri. Just discovered this place at the first of the year. I have really enjoyed learning about CBG's. My first is in progress but it will be slow for a lack of power tools. Anyway I have always loved the blues. First time I heard this music there were no instruments being played. I was listening to this colored lady on my paper route singing on her front porch. Hells bell I thought she was praying. She didn't mind when I would sit and listened to her sing. Anyway I been searching for that sound my whole life. And some of the folks here come real close to it with these CBG's. I am hooked.

Comment by keith peterson on March 19, 2010 at 11:06pm

Hi Im Keith from Portage Michigan, built my 1st CBG, It took 35 hours and will cost about $20. Everything but the tuners is out of a dumpster. I have to put Radio shack electronics in it yet but it sounds awesome. I was going to give ti to my Brother inlaw but decided to keep it and biuld him another one. Hope to chat soon and could use tips if anyone has any on strings to use for GdG tuning

Comment by ty harvala on March 13, 2010 at 6:03pm

Hi I'm Ty from ND. Displaying B-4 picture of my first cbg. Have already received lot of help an advice from this site an I'm proud to be a member.

Comment by chris weekly on March 12, 2010 at 7:20pm

Hey I am Chris.I just joined not long ago and just finished my 1st CBG.Check it out on my page and let me know what you think.I dont have a webcam or anything for a video but I think it sounds pretty good.I have played guitar for over 30 yrs.I am 42.I play in an all acoustic band(HOLLOW) in the steubenville,Pittsburgh area of Ohio-Pennsylvania.CBGs and this site have truly opened my eyes to music that can be made for 10 dollars by my own hands.I still love my Taylor but man what fun this is.

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