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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 27, 2011

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Dawayne Mason joined Nile's group

How loud can we make it?

bring on the home made resonators. tips tricks plans and songs.

Sep 22, 2011

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Rand Moore replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Resonators

"Hi Dawayne, First, some home-made resonators don't need a cover plate. So, you might not need one if your resonator is hub cap, a paint can lid, or a tuna can turned up-side down. Cover plates are necessary when you use a real delicate item for…"

Sep 18, 2011

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Sep 16, 2011

Mark Werner replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Resonators

"For two of mine, I've used aluminum serving trays from goodwill for no more than a couple of bucks. A variety of aluminum cooking utensils make good resonators. That thin aluminum material can be hard to cut neat holes in; I use a step- drill…"

Sep 15, 2011

Ron "Oily" Sprague replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Resonators

"Dawayne, There's a whole Resonators group here on CBN, called "How loud can we make it?" I know, it's not very obvious, is it? Do a quick Search, and you can find several threads there on how to build CB resonators. A similar…"

Sep 15, 2011

Bob Lumpkin replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"I bought this resonator stuff off e-bay (box is mine) About have it figured out. Think I need a sound ring (gonna make it out of a cheap 6" tamborine) Let you know what happens. I hope this gets posted, I'm not that good with computers."

Sep 7, 2011

Craig Cox replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"Thanks for saying so. Old Lowe did the rustic patina work on the cone, the rest is mine."

Sep 7, 2011

JP Swenson replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"Nice work Craig. I like your design...looks cool. "

Sep 7, 2011

Craig Cox replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"all hail, bairfoot cajun! we are not worthy "

Sep 7, 2011

Skeesix replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"I'm not sure what happened to my reply. Anyway, I did a resonator experiment with a number of found resonators awhile back, including an Altoids tin. Check it out here: http://skeesixcbgs.com/page/3/"

Sep 7, 2011

BT Cohosh replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"There's a great video tutorial right here on the Nation. Check Here Put together years ago by Jim Farris. He uses an old cake pan, but you could use a pie-plate too. A wood reso-cover gets bolted over the pan,…"

Sep 7, 2011

Craig Cox replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"Do you mean using the altoids tin as the resonator? That would be pretty small, so not much resonatin' going on there. "

Sep 7, 2011

Dawayne Mason replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"Hey that looks awesome! Nice work. I like the rustic look. I am actually looking for more of the "Folky" look for my resonator. I am interested in using a tin Altoids mint box. Any ideas on how to install that? "

Sep 7, 2011

Dawayne Mason replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"Hey that looks awesome! Nice work. I like the rustic look. I am actually looking for more of the "Folky" look for my resonator. I am interested in using a tin Altoids mint box. Any ideas on how to install that?"

Sep 7, 2011

Craig Cox replied to Dawayne Mason's discussion Build Resonators?

"Old Lowe is spinning some nice cones out of brass and aluminum. here's mine "

Sep 6, 2011