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Po' Boy Cigar Box Guitars Shows You A Quick and Efficient Way To Cut Fret Slots
Started this discussion. Last reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH Nov 15, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A did a couple by hand and I thought, there's gotta be a better way. This is how I do it now. Hope this info helps you in your builds. Davidyoutube.com/watch?v=KPZQbadhbV8&t=216sContinue
How I Burn Fret Lines For A Fretless Cigar Box Guitar
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Nov 16, 2019. 2 Replies 2 Likes
I've thought about ways to save time and be more accurate when burning lines in a neck or fretboard for a fretless guitar. Here is a short video on YouTube of the way I now do it. Hope you find it…Continue
Lichtenberg Engraved Fretboard...Guaranteed No 2 Alike
Started this discussion. Last reply by Korrigan May 5, 2019. 4 Replies 3 Likes
I have been building cb guitars for several years and have always sought to find a different look that just everyone couldn't knock off easily. Here are a couple of blank fretboards that I make and…Continue
Need clip art for my t shirts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Lindahl Feb 13, 2020. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys...I am looking for a simple piece of black and white clip art of a cigar box guitar that I can incorporate in my t shirts. If you have one that you would allow me to use, or if you know…Continue
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"Could you post written constructions or detail photos for the fret burner please? I want to build one but I need detail info on the electrical hookup and the mounting of the burn wire."
"Is there an alternative to nitinol?"
"Dude, that is awesome. Now I have ANOTHER side project..."
"David, I'm assuming that's a MightyMite saw, what blade are you using? I like the concept, but the Stewmac blades are out of my budget."
"Very cool indeed David... just don't add yourself to the growing list of people who have been killed doing this."
"I am with ya Brian, I like the look but too dangerous for me. "
"Kool, I’ve always liked the look, dangerous tho...."
"Oops...I loaded the pic with fret slots cut...here is a plain one"
Lichtenberg Engraved Fretboard...Guaranteed No 2 Alike
I have been building cb guitars for several years and have always sought to find a different look that just everyone couldn't knock off easily. Here are a couple of blank fretboards that I make and burn images in with a lichtenberg machine that I made. 10,000 volts and a little imagination makes these images. You can't really control them, you just turn the machine in and hold on for the ride. I can make these plain as shown, cut fret slots in them (25 1/2" scale), or fully fretted with medium…See More
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- At 12:30pm on November 18, 2019,
James Pobog said…
Could you post written constructions or detail photos for the fret burner please? I want to build one but I need detail info on the electrical hookup and the mounting of the burn wire.
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Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods 6 hours ago. 7 Replies 1 Like
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
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
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Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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