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We wanna know who you are! Where ya from? What'cha buildin'? This is a place for new members to introduce themselves and old 'uns to show 'em around. I'm Shane & I run the Nation. I'm glad you're here. Come on in and tune up!

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Better late than never...

Started by Crazed Fandango Apr 17. 0 Replies

After joining this forum in 2014, I finally have my 1st CBG which my wife bought for me at the weekend (a 4 string from Frethound Custom Guitars).  I was never going to get around to building one.Now…Continue

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My 1st CGB

Started by Mi Rankin. Last reply by Ian Jan 16. 2 Replies

Just finished my 1st freeless acoustic CBG, based on the #Glenn Watt design. 31inch neck, 25inch scale, 42/32/24 gauge strings. Sycamore neck and a 200mm x 180mm x 45mm box made from 7mm ply. Neck…Continue

Hi, y'all.

Started by HazelFyrebird. Last reply by Ian Nov 14, 2023. 1 Reply

Hi, I'm HazelFyrebird, and I'm a wannabe luthier (I feel like I'm standing up at a Builder's Anonymous meeting...) in Virginia.  I'm a bit of a lurker, as I've been reading and reading for a while,…Continue

I Am Blaming All of You with YouTube Channels.

Started by William Bannier. Last reply by William Bannier Sep 25, 2023. 3 Replies

This is not so much of a reintroduction as a rebirth so to speak. I joined Cigar Box Nation many, many years ago when I initially developed an interest in more "primitive" instruments, CBGs, mountain…Continue

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Comment by Jonathan on March 16, 2011 at 12:12pm
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeello der :-)
Comment by Dan Sleep on March 16, 2011 at 7:29am
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Comment by Milton Cable on March 13, 2011 at 1:12pm

Hey Guys,

I'm a fairly new builder. I've built about 30 CBG's, 1 Banjo, & 1 Lap Steel.

I'm from the mountains of North Carolina near Asheville. I've been here all my life and don't plan to leave.

I have 2 Banjos on the work bench right now.

I'm having a blast.

Milton

Comment by Shane Cody on March 11, 2011 at 2:37pm

Hey guys,

My name is Shane Cody and I am a freelance recording engineer based out of Manhattan.  I am originally from Louisville, KY, and studied Recording Arts at Tribeca Flashpoint in Chicago.  I just started playing CBGs and it has been a huge hit in the subways in New York.  People are always amazed at how cool these things sound!  Check out my website and add me! http://shanecodyaudio.wordpress.com/

Comment by Paul Erbe on March 3, 2011 at 11:38am
Sorry for the message I just sent to you all, thought I was posting a comment here.  Well live and learn.
Comment by BW on March 1, 2011 at 11:56am

Hi all,

I'm BW.  I've been playing guitar for a bunch of years and still think I stink.  I cant seem to connect to the music.  Too much guitaristic crap and not enough groove.

I've been working my way backward to the roots of blues for quite a while, but again all the teachers get wrapped up in the instrument, modes and whatnot to distract from letting loose and playing.

So now I'm on three string therapy.  I'm going to build my own CBG (or three,or twenty) and tinker and play and hopefully really groove.

See ya around the Nation.

Comment by Stacey Lock on February 27, 2011 at 5:16am
hi all onfortunatley when i signed ups i was lazy and signed under my missus email address so hi but my names mate,ive just found out about cigar box guitars and im currently looking to start assembling everything to build my first one i really like the diy music idea hoping to get some good ideas for my first one thanks matt 
Comment by ANDOMANDO,,also known as ANDY on February 26, 2011 at 7:12am
I MEANT (YEARS NOT TEARS) SORRY
Comment by ANDOMANDO,,also known as ANDY on February 26, 2011 at 7:11am

Hi,

Im Andrew,from Inverness Scotland,

Just made my first cbg , works not too bad,made from bits and pieces

around my home.its great to have another instrument to play. Ive played guitar in bands for some tears now,but alas im retired,and this is realy

got me going again.

Its great to be part of something that gives so many so much pleasure.

 

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on February 22, 2011 at 6:23am

Hi folks - putting together my first CBG and have found some great tips and tricks from many members on this great site!

Have been messing around with guitars, banjos and drums for some years so not a stranger to the screwdriver, coping saw and soldering iron and looking forward to producing some interesting projects, love the sound of the CBG and exploring different types of construction...and playing the Blues!

 

Regards to all, Steve (-;

 

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