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Roger "BluesJunkie" Parks's Groups (18)
Radios turned Guitar Amps
291 members Latest Activity: Jul 3, 2023
This is the group for Lo-Watt Rock & Blues.
Here is the place to post photos and information on how to convert vintage electronics into…
The Beginners Club
318 members Latest Activity: Feb 26 A club for beginners who are building for the first time and need some support from each other as well as experienced builders who are…
It Goes To 11
480 members Latest Activity: Aug 16, 2020 Amps, amplification, effects, hackwiring and general mayhem. Anarchists welcome
rat rod guitars
192 members Latest Activity: Dec 10, 2021 cbgs that may look a bit rough around the edges but sound like hot rods
Scale Lengths, etc.
250 members Latest Activity: Feb 7, 2022 This group is designed as a resource for all things related to scale lengths, string gauges, etc.
Recycling Centre
128 members Latest Activity: Apr 21, 2021 CBGs by nature involve recycling old boxes. Here is a place to share all your ideas about recycling everyday objects into guitar parts. Eye bolt…
Piezo pickups
202 members Latest Activity: Mar 13, 2022
All ideas to make piezoelectric
sound good and stable.
C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply
261 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022 C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply is your one-stop shop for the parts and accessories you need for building and playing Cigar Box Guitars and other…
The Great Midwest
64 members Latest Activity: Jul 8, 2017 From Arkansas to Minnesota and all points in-between and all-around, we live in a land rich in blues and bluegrass. Lets see if we can get some…
Classifieds and Swaps
334 members Latest Activity: Jun 14, 2023
A place to buy, sell, trade cigar box guitars and other related gear.
Keep in mind that you can find most…
Cigar box tunings
162 members Latest Activity: Jul 16, 2014
Cigar box tunings open to 2'3'4'5'6' stringers uke's bass's what ever you got. and how you creativly use these tuning's
CBG wiring & electronics.
747 members Latest Activity: Feb 10
Want to plug that thing in? Here's a place to share ideas about pickups (Both magnetic and piezo) and wiring in volume and tone control, the best…
Secrets of the CBG Underground
347 members Latest Activity: Feb 26 Tips, Tricks of the Trade and Secrets that (almost) no one is supposed to know about... Tell us your secrets!
Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
1746 members Latest Activity: Mar 20
This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.…
Ted's Mad Scientist Lab
221 members Latest Activity: Apr 8, 2018 Where music and invention collide...
How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar
882 members Latest Activity: Feb 26 Playing tips and secrets. Tunings. Primal music theory.
Three string guitars
669 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022
Everything about anything that's a three stringer
Low Budget Land
390 members Latest Activity: Feb 26 Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Forum
Song lyrics for Steve's new song
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods 4 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
AI Search Query - Curious Answer
Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by A.D.EKER yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango on Tuesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods on Saturday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
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