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PBS REEL SOUTH "SHAKEM ON DOWN" VIDEO
Started this discussion. Last reply by Blind Lemon Cello Mar 9, 2017. 2 Replies 1 Like
This is an awesome episode about Mississippi Fred McDowell.http://www.pbs.org/video/2365929363/Continue
"JOHNNY LOWEBOW TRIBUTE" MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY BLUES "STRAT"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Blind Lemon Cello Sep 11, 2015. 8 Replies 0 Likes
“This is for the player who is serious about achieving that Mississippi tone".This is a tribute that started life as a kids guitar, and all specs & string sizes were taken from an original…Continue
"AMMO CRATE" 9V/120V 3 SPEAKERS "GOT BOOGIE?"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Blind Lemon Cello Mar 15, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This ammo crate 9v amp started life as a Guitar Fuel SD-MAH3 amp kit. After installing into a nice Romeo y Julieta box, I decided I needed more volume & tone. Contacted Guitar Fuel about adding…Continue
Acoustic Stomp Box, Mississippi Drum Machine
Started Feb 25, 2014 0 Replies 0 Likes
I built 6 of these passive acoustic stomp boxes over the last year & have 1 left for sale. They are built out of 3/4" birch, weigh about 9 lbs. & produce a wonderful bass drum sound with…Continue
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"Could be a number of things. But I'm not a fan of piezo pups without some kind of EQ or FX."
Jesse Cotton Stone, Lightnin Malcom, Deak Harp (2019 Juke Joint Fest)
"Nice to see music take over the street. "
Jesse Cotton Stone, Lightnin Malcom, Deak Harp (2019 Juke Joint Fest)
"Your welcome UJ!
Sorry you missed SSS gig.
Maybe we can meet one year at the fest?"
Jesse Cotton Stone, Lightnin Malcom, Deak Harp (2019 Juke Joint Fest)
"That is the dream fest and trip. Thanks, Cello!"
Jesse Cotton Stone, Lightnin Malcom, Deak Harp (2019 Juke Joint Fest)
Jesse killing it on the street in front of Deak Harp's shop in Clarksdale, MS 2019 Juke Joint Fest with Lightnin Malcolm on Drums.
"Thanks SSM!
Saw SSS at Clarksdale and showed him pics of tribute, he was very gracious. Check out vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfgXhiUlN5k"
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Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 1:13pm on January 1, 2016,
Jim Morris said…
Thanks man, I just shelled out $200 for the Zoom q4 but I think I should have done a bit more research since this looks and sounds great!
- At 1:52am on September 13, 2015,
Tim Elbert said…
Hey Man!!
So what was the name od the book, can't seem to find it but it sure sounds like something to have
Tim
- At 2:25am on September 12, 2015,
What's the deal with that Robert Johnson book?
Were can I get one?
- At 10:07am on April 17, 2014,
Dave Lynas said…
- Hey Blind Lemon, been looking to see your Harmony 1270. Hope it's strings have come and you can take a pic.... Dave
- At 4:50am on November 12, 2013,
3 String Blues said…
The beast demo is way rad!
- At 2:56am on September 4, 2013,
Randy S. Bretz said…
I did one for Ted Crocker a few years ago, but that was a full bone slide carving
- At 5:44pm on September 3, 2013,
You can either message me here or checkout my Face book page. https://www.facebook.com/MojoboneWorks I don`t have a web site, I prefer custom work.
- At 5:46am on May 18, 2013,
Keni Lee Burgess said…
Thank you Blind Lemon Cello for joining my group. Feel free to add to the discussions or ask question. Please check out my instructional video CDs: http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
- At 1:31am on April 23, 2013,
BUGGY (C) said…
- Hi
Have you any royalty free tunes we can use on our radio station?
- At 11:52am on April 20, 2013,
Low Budget Luthier said…
t/y mr. lemon
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Alan Lomax’s Massive Music Archive Is Online: Features 17,000 Historic Blues & Folk Recordings
Posted on April 4, 2019 at 12:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Seasick Steve 3/23/18 Clarksdale, MS. Who's going?
Posted on February 25, 2018 at 5:12am 11 Comments 2 Likes
I've been waiting years to see SSS & now I get the chance to see him at an intimate venue with a great buddy of mine at ground zero for da' blues. I'm stoked & can't wait to boogie with you Seasick!!
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- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
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Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods 14 hours ago. 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 on Monday. 6 Replies 1 Like
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
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Do Measurements Matter?
Started by Jacob Shook in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
There goes the property values...
Started by Southern Ray in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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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Wooden Guitar Slides from Scotland 🏴 Demo!!!!
"Great Sliding ! But to be honest i dont hear that much a differens, beleave the Glass is a…"
Better late than never...
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Wooden Guitar Slides from Scotland 🏴 Demo!!!!
In this video I compare the three different wooden slides made by David Bell and Phil Young up against my Dunlop glass slide! I gotta say these wooden slides...
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Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
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