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I have a question for my fellow builders.How much time & effort do you put into your Cigar Box Guitars?I'm beginning to think I'm doing too much, with no return in my investment here.I see very…Continue
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I've started selling my builds on eBay. My "Swampman" will be a regular offering. It will come in 4 string and 6 string/ 3 course versions, and I'm building both right handed and left handed…Continue
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Welcome back...
As we begin the New Year (2014), I've been reflecting back upon the experiences and lessons I have learned on this new life adventure that I "Officially" began in May of 2012. I call that my beginning as it is the date I built my very first stringed instrument. A Kinnor Lyre Harp...
I still have this instrument, and I'm still trying to…
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Hello again Dear readers to my Blog, and Merry Christmas.
This is most likely going to end up being a cautionary tale, but as this seems to have been a topic of discussion for me lately around the house I figured maybe a few of you might be interested.
Question of the Week - December 24, 2013
"So, Greg.... Hows the Business doing?"
Yes Folks.... believe it or not, I'm a professional "self employed" Luthier. < GASP! >
How can…
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Hello Fellow Cigar Box Nation Reader,
I've been lurking around the forum for about a year now learning what I can and giving back when I can, and as this year draws to a close I feel it's about time I started a Blog so that others who find their way to these pages might find some trinket or two worthy of adding to their own personal vault of knowledge.
First off I would like to encourage you to pursue your muse, and take time to listen to the music that is all around us…
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I just checked out your pictures, you have some very clever builds.
Hey Greg,
Thanks for the greetings. I may have to take you up on the idea of jamming sometime. I am very new at this, but am enjoying every minute.
Hi Greg,
I saw your comment about trouble with the mag pup & piezo w/ 2 volume troubles.
There are two wiring diagrams on HMC, one with a blend pot and one using a 3 way switch. I/ve never used a blend pot, but have had success with 3 way switches. Either one could be the ticket.
You should reach out to LJ he's the local player around us... He's up to speed on things like that... I'm a fan of sinker wood myself I have bought some sinker Redwood for some acoustic guitars. Mostly I build cigar box resonator guitars.
Hey there Welcome to the group... I live over in Tampa (area) Let me know if I can help...