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First and 2nd build!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Barnhill May 15, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Here is the start of the first & 2nd build. I used curly maple for the necks and fingerboards. The fingerboards are thick enough to resaw and get several FB out of them. The FB's are Big Leaf…Continue

ƒ-Hole Patterns from 1930's-1940's Gibson/Kalamazoo

Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Barnhill May 15, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes

I copied these ƒ-hole patterns from my 1930-1940's Gibson/Kalamazoo acoustic archtop guitar that was made at the original Gibson factory. You can scale the image up or down prior to printing in the…Continue

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The Perfect size Box?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Barnhill May 15, 2012. 36 Replies 0 Likes

What in your opinion is the perfect size cigar box for a CBG? I read that 12" X is the perfect size for a guitar? How about 9"X? Builders your opinion counts. Seems like there are plenty of CBoxes in…Continue

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Happy New Year to All!

Dear friends of CBN,Thank you for all your ideas, music and friendship.CBN is my favorite forum on the internet. I have learned a lot from fellow builders and learned what a close knit community CBN is.Thank you forum members for all the ideas and inspiration you have shared with us all!Here's wishing you a Happy New Year to everyone!All the Best,DonPelican Guitars/Ukuleles/CBGSee More

Dec 31, 2012

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Don Barnhill commented on lhos's photo

4 string Tenor Cigar Box Guitar

"Being from CA I love it! "

Oct 28, 2012

Keni Lee Burgess left a comment for Don Barnhill

"My pleasure Don. Glad to be of assistance. Yes, that is the link to my video instructional lessons or when you visit www.ebay.com simply search: keni lee Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance, Enjoy playing your new build."

Oct 20, 2012

lhos left a comment for Don Barnhill

"Great to have you as a freind!"

Oct 20, 2012

Don Barnhill commented on Ben's blog post Flame ON!

"I found some nicely curly maple also at my local lumber yard and bought a piece of it about 4' x 12" x 2" thick. I stored it for about five years before using it for necks. "

Oct 19, 2012

Don Barnhill commented on lhos's photo

cigarbox "first build"

"Lhos, I would love to see a calender with great Black and White shots like this! Beautiful picture! "

Oct 19, 2012

Don Barnhill commented on Keni Lee Burgess's blog post Considerations for Building Cigar Box Guitars from a Players/Musicians Perspective 3

"Thank you for posting that very important information Keni. My son and I were just talking about what strings we should use on the new four string CBG that's close to completion and you made the choice clear. Do I find your DVDs, mentioned…"

Oct 19, 2012

Don Barnhill replied to lhos's discussion Cigar boxes wanted

"Great! That's a confidence builder! We must be signed on as Friends to send messages at your page as soon as you ok it I will PM you with my email address. ( I did include it in the friend request so you may get it anyway) Thank you Don"

Oct 19, 2012

Don Barnhill replied to lhos's discussion Cigar boxes wanted

"I would need your shipping address to get an accurate idea of what it would cost to get some boxes to you. I have an active ebay account with hundreds of perfect transactions. My FB score is 100% positive. This is a transaction we can do. I package…"

Oct 19, 2012

Don Barnhill replied to lhos's discussion Cigar boxes wanted

"I'm not sure what the cost of shipping boxes to you would be but I will find out! Do you have a paypal account? Thank you, Don"

Oct 19, 2012

Don Barnhill replied to lhos's discussion Cigar boxes wanted

"Here are a few photos:"

Oct 19, 2012

Don Barnhill replied to lhos's discussion Cigar boxes wanted

"I do too! I guess you would have to tell me what it's worth to you. I was a big fan of Yes in the early seventies. I have found a lot of boxes for cigar box guitars and amps here in California. Some I bought on ebay but proved way too…"

Oct 19, 2012

Don Barnhill replied to lhos's discussion Cigar boxes wanted

"I will trade you an awesome wooden CB for that strap. I have Cohibas and others that are perfect! Send me a message! Kind regards, Pelican Guitars"

Oct 18, 2012

Don Barnhill replied to colin mcgrath's discussion nut files question.

"By the time you're through messing around trying to save a buck on tools, investing in the proper tool will put you miles ahead trying to make something "cheaper" work. Sometimes! Not always! With files, clamps and measuring tools, I…"

Oct 18, 2012

Don Barnhill commented on David Sutton's event WTTW Report on Cigar Box Guitars (the book)

"I hope I will be able to see it in CA? If it is shown on cable or satellite. "

Sep 16, 2012

Don Barnhill replied to Dave's discussion How much would you pay for a cigar box amplifier?

" I think the mojo factor comes into play on this one. The cold plastic toy amps will never compare to the handmade amp. I unfortunately, spend around 80.00 to build my cigar box amps. The speaker I use is a Jensen that cost 26.00 alone. But oh…"

Sep 8, 2012

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At 4:20pm on October 20, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…: My pleasure Don. Glad to be of assistance. Yes, that is the link to my video instructional lessons or when you visit www.ebay.com simply search: keni lee

Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance, Enjoy playing your new build.

At 5:26am on October 20, 2012, lhos said…: Great to have you as a freind!

At 5:29pm on June 14, 2012, Phillip Robert said…: very happy to be your new friend, thank you very much for adding...°<[:-) [---]==={...

At 4:35pm on June 14, 2012, Phillip Robert said…: Hi Don, many thanks for your so friendly comment "Wow that's cool! Looks like an awesome place to have a little jam session!" i appreciate... I updated that phot (now named only "Wait for you all my friends") while you were writting that comment...

thank you again...°<[:-) [---]==={...

At 9:05am on June 7, 2012, jabes said…: hi Don, thankyou for the invite ,i'm a year or so into this lunacy and have been enjoying it from the start. hope we can be amusing and helpful..

best regards J

At 2:38pm on June 6, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Don for your friendship. Enjoy, Keni Lee

At 7:26am on June 6, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…: My pleasure Don. Please check out my instructional video CDs here: http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 I clearly explain basic theory, but more importantly I demonstrate it's application for figuring out songs and creating your own arrangements. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Enjoy your build and practice, Keni Lee

At 3:22pm on June 1, 2012, wes carl said…: thanks Don enjoy

At 10:48am on May 25, 2012, Michael Fred Johnson said…: This workspace is only clean because it is brand new give me a little time and I'll create chaos. The birthday wishes are a little late, last september, it has taken this long for me to get around to the hut