- 1.Chop'em Down (3 String CBG w/ band)
- 2.Heros From The Grave(3 string CBG With Band)
- 3.The Four Horsemen (Played On Smokehouse Guitars)q
- 4.Been Found (Played On Smokehouse Guitars)
- 5.Ganja Israel (Played On Smokehouse Guitars)
- 6.Hoochie Coochie Man (Played On Smokehouse Guitars)
- 7.Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed (Rough Draft!!!)
- 8.Heroes From The Grave (CBG Recording)
- 9.Heroes From The Grave (Uke Jam)
- 10.Time Will Tell
- 11.Small Axe
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Paul McCartney Plays 4 String Resonator CBG during Nirvana renunion!!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Habanera Hal Dec 16, 2012. 10 Replies 6 Likes
Did anyone else just see that?!?!?!?!Paul was closing out the Concert for Hurricane Sandy victims when he brought out Dave and Chris from Nirvana and threw on a 4 string CBG resonator for the heavy…Continue
CBG Tuning for Drum and Guitar jam
Started this discussion. Last reply by Slowpaw Steve T Jan 30, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have a favorite or recommended tuning to use when jamming just a guitar and drums?So far I've been usingCGCDGBDADF#The first or any variation of it is fun to use and can easily be…Continue
Very first So Cal Cigar Box Guitar Night at It's a Grind Open Mic
Started this discussion. Last reply by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) Apr 10, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone, I just wanted to tell you all about what an awesome night we had last night. I put together the very first CBG night in the local So California area at an Open Mic I run and it was a…Continue
Chords In Open G 4 String
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bryce Rhodes Mar 9, 2015. 25 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking for some help with forming chords in Open G tuning on a 4 string. Can anyone point me in the right direction????
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Spoonful Jam
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- At 5:49am on February 27, 2014,
Downtown Vinnie said…
Hey Chris,jus checkin in to see if you are still playin our fest in July.Hit me back
Vinnie...Facebooked ya too w my alias..lol
- At 1:40pm on September 4, 2013,
turtlehead said…
I don't know what the deal is Cris. It doesn't look like I can reply to any of your videos, but I haven't had any trouble on any other vids or discussions. I can see the comments, but there is nowhere to reply. Anyway, keep it up - you remind me of a friend of mine who plays some reggae and world music - your voices are very similar and I dig it.
- At 10:46am on September 2, 2013,
For some reason I can't comment on your videos, but just wanted to say I enjoyed both of your new songs.
- At 1:24am on April 5, 2013,
c# merle said…
dig your take of 'miss you' cris. a highpoint of the album for sure - well done mate.
- At 1:29am on February 11, 2013,
cheers cris, i'll get to work on it this week
- At 6:35pm on October 27, 2012,
RTZGUITARS said…
Hey! Happy Birthday Chris! Take Care.
- At 8:20pm on November 1, 2011,
HotBox Guitars said…
- They still have open mic night at Its a grind? I would like to come watch sometime.
- At 7:21am on August 25, 2011,
dogfinger steve said…
- Hi Chris, the tuning in the vid was GDGg as far as i recall:0)
- At 4:53pm on June 6, 2011,
smokin' axe said…
- Nice job on all of your videos Cris, and thanks for sharing on facebook!
- At 1:55am on June 5, 2011,
Uncle John said…
Cris,
I like most of your stuff and quite a lot. I just love 'Had Me A Girl.' I am learning that one today and hope to play it Friday at open mike night.
Cris, there are hundreds of excellent player/singer/performers who never reach mainstream stardom. But I hope you are one that reaches it and still has a happy life. Good on ya little bro.
John
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crossover guitar.
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
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Tune up songs
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
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Guitar for the grandson
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
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Trash Canjo
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Do Measurements Matter?
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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
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