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This is THE place for woman and girls to connect with each other on the CB Nation. We've got nothin' against the guys, but sometimes it is nice to just chat with the gals - share experiences, ideas, triumphs and challenges. Come on in, Gals!

Website: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/womensgroup/
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Latest Activity: Apr 13

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Quick Guide for acoustic-electric string gauges

Started by Zandi Z. Last reply by Marmelade Oct 26, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi ladies...thanks for the constant inspiration to you and all of Cigar Box Nation How to know which string gauge to use is a question which keeps popping up everywhere.i crunched numbers and made…Continue

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Who Are You?

Started by Susan Hunt. Last reply by Jenna Aug 3, 2012. 70 Replies 0 Likes

Sisters of CBN....maybe we should share something about who we are, where we're from (or where we're going?) Write as much or as little as you'd like. Hell, make it up if you want to. We won't know…Continue

The CBG Revolution NEEDS MORE WOMEN!

Started by steven beck. Last reply by steven beck May 10, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Come on, WOMEN ARE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND EVERY MAJOR SOCIAL MOVEMENT IN HISTORY! The Cigar Box Guitar Revolution is going to need a lot more Women to make it grow faster and give it more depth…Continue

Glass Slide

Started by Louise Coulson. Last reply by PEGGY TRAMBLE Nov 20, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Hi,What are ya'll using for glass slides. I can't find one to fit my finger and even most bottles are too big. I know the guys don't have that problem?Thanks,LouiseContinue

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Comment by Mama Mojo on November 16, 2012 at 2:01pm: Hey everyone!! I thought I would just stop in and see how everyone is doing. It's been a long while since I have been on the site and I wanted to see what's been happening! I am still building, and selling, and playing, and having fun with these instruments. I also have some major photography projects in the works and am being exhibited at the 9/11 Memorial in NYC sometime this next year. It's quite an honor, and I am humbled that one of my images was selected for inclusion.

So what's happening with all of you??? I'd love to hear from folks to know how you are and what you've been doing!

Best,

MM

Comment by Linda on July 23, 2012 at 10:33am: Hey Dianne,

How are you doing these days girlie?????? Have you done any building since we last chatted? I wish we were closer also. That way we could trade ideas and have a few laughs in between. Ha Ha

I have 12 sitting in my livingroom right now and hopefully won't make any more till I start selling. My last 8 are of really great quality. I found the more I build, the better I get.

So addictive!!!!!!!

Hope you are doing well and let me hear from you.

Linda

Comment by Linda on July 23, 2012 at 10:25am: Hello Christy,

Welcome to the Womens Group. I need to warn you about making cbgs!!!!!! It's addictive!. I have 12 sitting in my livingroom now. No kidding. I will eventually sell them but at this moment, they are my little gems waiting to be played every night. Ha ha ha

Comment by C.W. on July 22, 2012 at 4:11pm: Hi ladies!

My name is Christy. I am in WV. I recently stumbled upon cigar box guitars while looking at dulcimer videos on youtube. I immediately fell in love with them and just finished my first one. Now- I just have to learn how to play it. :) Ive been on CBGnation for a couple months but just now discovered the womens group. I cant wait to increase my playing skills and start on a second build.

Comment by steven beck on May 11, 2012 at 3:15pm: JILLIAN! We've been looking for you! Please read my comment above, at the top of the Discussion Forum list entitled....

"The CBG Revolution NEEDS MORE WOMEN!"

and Please Join Us in http://www.texashomemademusic.com/

We need Strong Texas Women like you to help guide the CBG REVOLUTION in Texas!

Warmest Regards, Steve

Comment by Jillian Baxter on May 11, 2012 at 2:50pm: Hi all,

I have been a CBN member for a few months now and just found out there was a women's group. Guess I should have looked for it sooner.

I live in North Texas and just started building earlier this year. My other passion is sailing (for many years). I got the bug to build when I decided I did not like the tuning pegs on a uke I bought. I found CB Gitty while looking for geared tuners and that led me wonder if I could build my own uke. Turns out I can. I have built three ukes now, two diddley-bows, one two string bass (out of a canoe paddle, and three string CBG for CBGs for Service Members.

And today I just took an order for custom uke for a fellow I know out in California.

I like the excitement of stringing up an instrument for the first time.

Hope to hear from some, or all of you.

Jillian

Comment by Linda on May 9, 2012 at 10:49pm: Welcome to this site. Some pretty fabulous women here, for sure...

Comment by Mr.& Mrs. Mojoe on May 9, 2012 at 9:33pm: Hello,

I've been building for a few years now. I sell on ebay. Thought it would be cool to meet other "female" builders...

Comment by Dianne Woods on April 29, 2012 at 3:41am: Hey Linda,

The builds are not coming. I am glad someone thinks bout me. I wish we lived closer together, so you could motivate me. The knats are really bad now and it is so hot outside.

I am glad you are still building. I hope you sell some of your CBGs.

Is it hot where you live? No air in my shop, besides my husband keeps putting stuff in it that belongs in the other barn because it doesn't have anything to do with my building. It is really cluttered up right with most of his stuff. I don't why men do that. I guess to irritate us.

I wish you luck on your sale. keep it up girl.

Comment by Linda on April 25, 2012 at 9:17am: Morning Dianne,

How are the builds coming????? I think about you when I am out in my shop. Too bad we live so far apart. I would come motivate you... lol I was building this really cool box sunday and needed to take of 1/2" exactly. So instead of using my head to make the cut, I just winged it and the box jumped out of the saw fence and splintered everywhere. I was almost done too. Darn!!!! Makes me remember to be more careful for sure. Small reminders like that every once in a while will keep me safer around that big ole table saw of mine. lol I have decided to sell some cbgs at a festival here in September. I am going to have 6 out there along with several amps so othere can jam with me. I think that's the way to sell these little jewells. Well off to work. Take care and keep in touch woman!!!!!