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Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More

Sep 17, 2011

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Mike Izzo replied to Cory Swartz's discussion CBG lesson videos in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

"Well, band or no band...audience or no audience...dog or no dog - like Jimi once said, "It's alright, I still got my guitar". "

May 9, 2011

Cory Swartz replied to Cory Swartz's discussion CBG lesson videos in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

"I know that boat! as long as the dog doesn't send you outside or to the basement;) and its the other way 'round w/ the dog runnin in angst... ;) you must have a very loyal dog, I know mine aint THAT loyal ;) ... she sees the…"

May 9, 2011

Mike Izzo replied to Cory Swartz's discussion CBG lesson videos in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

"The best thing really is to find someone to play with. That's what I've been lacking, both with my 6-strings and my CBG's. It's just me and my dog - the rest of the family sends me outside or to the basement : ( "

May 7, 2011

Cory Swartz replied to Cory Swartz's discussion CBG lesson videos in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

"Thanks guys! I have some experience from years ago w/ bass and very beginnings of guitar but that stuff is pretty foriegn to me as my fingers could never quite fit into makin chords on a 6 string. I got some of the basics, strumming and picking and…"

May 7, 2011

Keni Lee Burgess left a comment for Cory Swartz

"Thank you Cory for your friendship. Enjoy."

May 4, 2011

Mike Izzo replied to Cory Swartz's discussion CBG lesson videos in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

"I've used the "How to play 4 string cigar box guitar (CD5) taught by Keni Lee Burgess. I enjoyed it, but I'm curious about some of the other ones out there - so thanks for starting this group. Keni Lee has a lot on youtube,…"

May 3, 2011

Jason Hitesman replied to Cory Swartz's discussion CBG lesson videos in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

"I posted a review of both Keni's and John's videos awhile back but don't remember where. John covers some more ultra basics - how to pick/strum and things like hammer ons/pull offs, slides a bit more - but doesn't really…"

May 3, 2011

Cory Swartz replied to Cory Swartz's discussion CBG lesson videos in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

"Cool! thanks man! guess I gotta update my ebay thingy... Thanks again!"

May 3, 2011

Jason Hitesman replied to Cory Swartz's discussion CBG lesson videos in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

"ebay. Keni's stuff is only sold on ebay as far as I know. There's also a DVD by John McNair (Reddog guitars, his screen name on here seems to change monthly but he started the 3 string section) that again is available on ebay."

May 3, 2011

Cory Swartz added a discussion to the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

CBG lesson videos

just getting started w/ this cbg thingy and wanting to find some video lesson type stuff... wondering if there is a link to where KLB sells his cd's so I can get started w/ them and also if there are others out there that might have similar lessons in similar format. I'm still going back and forth w/ the freebie stuff available online but just want to expand it a bit..Thanks!See More

May 3, 2011

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Cory Swartz joined Shane's group

How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

Playing tips and secrets. Tunings. Primal music theory.See More

May 3, 2011

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Don Goguen replied to Cory Swartz's discussion layman's terms for impedance, what does it mean to me? in the group CBG wiring & electronics.

"Good, I hoped it would be taken with the original intention of good humor. I was going to go into more detail but the wife was pushing me to get going on something else."

Apr 6, 2011

Don Thompson replied to Cory Swartz's discussion layman's terms for impedance, what does it mean to me? in the group CBG wiring & electronics.

"It's only rocket science if you're building rockets."

Apr 6, 2011

JonBouye replied to Cory Swartz's discussion layman's terms for impedance, what does it mean to me? in the group CBG wiring & electronics.

"Don, I loved your answer. It cracked me up. When I get into the over thinking some things it always helps to have a good friend bring me back to the real world with a statement similar to the last line... "just ignore the above and plug the…"

Apr 6, 2011

Wyndham Dennison replied to Cory Swartz's discussion layman's terms for impedance, what does it mean to me? in the group CBG wiring & electronics.

"Thanks Don for the explanation as well, I too sometimes have a bit of trouble understanding these ideas. Wyndham "

Apr 6, 2011