"the most common open tuneing for CBG is open G (DGbd) but there are other open tunings that are fun and usefull like (DGdg) its still a g chord when you strum it.and alot more"
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"Boogie Box" CBGs ... Tuning, learning and playing... Questions, Questions!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jay Patton Jun 25, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I just bought an Arturo Fuente "Boogie Box" CBG (built by Tio Ezra in CA). Being new to the CBG scene, I jumped in without looking. According to Tio, his CBGs are built to be tuned one way - any…Continue
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Share experience, tips & tricks that have produced the best acoustic unplugged sound in your cigar box instruments. This applies to commercial or self made boxes.See More
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From Arkansas to Minnesota and all points in-between and all-around, we live in a land rich in blues and bluegrass. Lets see if we can get some activity going around here!!
Doug Shearer commented on Ice Bob's group Cigar box tunings"Hi... I'm new to the world of CBGs and am obviously trying to learn from the ground up. (I have played "regular" guitars for several years, though, so that is where my knowledge lies)
I know the theme that I keep…"
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Cigar box tunings open to 2'3'4'5'6' stringers uke's bass's what ever you got. and how you creativly use these tuning'sSee More
Michael Glenn replied to Doug Shearer's discussion Hi! New to CBN (and CBGs, too)! in the group Introduce Yourself!"Welcome Doug! Glad to have you here in this great community. If you want to build a fretted CBG there's some great resources here to do that. (Or you can always buy one from one of the sellers. Ask around and someone…"
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My first CBG
This is a close up pic of my Boogie Box single pickup slide guitar (#110033) built by Tio Ezra. Neck is made from White African Limba.
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Hi! New to CBN (and CBGs, too)!
Hi! I'm from Indiana and have been playing guitar for several years. Unfortunately, do to the demands of work (I'm an IT manager for a major defense contractor) and also going to school (finishing up my BS in August, then beginning my MBA), I find very little time to practice and play. Sooo, after seeing some CBGs on eBay, I got the urge to get one to play with in all of my "spare time!" I bought a single pick-up electric CBG 4-stringer (slide only), and have another on the way (dual…See More
Jay Patton replied to Doug Shearer's discussion "Boogie Box" CBGs ... Tuning, learning and playing... Questions, Questions!!"Not a problem. Thanks! Glad they were relevant. I've been meaning to do more, I just can't find the time."
Doug Shearer replied to Doug Shearer's discussion "Boogie Box" CBGs ... Tuning, learning and playing... Questions, Questions!!"Yes... I checked out your tutorials and they definitely helped! Thanks!"
Jay Patton replied to Doug Shearer's discussion "Boogie Box" CBGs ... Tuning, learning and playing... Questions, Questions!!"I have a few slide tutorials on youtube, as well. search jayp5150. It may help.
Not trying to step on toes, I can't watch anyone else's vids here at work, so I'll check them out later."
Doug Shearer replied to Doug Shearer's discussion "Boogie Box" CBGs ... Tuning, learning and playing... Questions, Questions!!"Nice - and helpful - vid, Skeesix!
I'd never heard of the African Limba wood until I saw the limited series of CBGs that Tio Ezra built. It does look sweet, and is great to hear that the necks should be able to withstand…"
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- At 8:23pm on August 9, 2011,
Ice Bob said… - the most common open tuneing for CBG is open G (DGbd) but there are other open tunings that are fun and usefull like (DGdg) its still a g chord when you strum it.and alot more
- At 5:19pm on June 20, 2011,
Keni Lee Burgess said… - Hello Doug welcome to the Nation. Thank you for joining my group. Please feel free to write if I can answer any questions. Enjoy, Keni Lee
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