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Volume Knobs on transducer wiring? Need help or some plans.

Cut your wire in 8" to 10" sections, makes about 60 to 70 pickups. go to my site for a picture http://www.mojocbg.com

Replied Mar 13

Volume Knobs on transducer wiring? Need help or some plans.

The problem with that diagram is single wires. I have found that if you use a sheided conductor it will eliminate 95% of your feed back. Think of coax but on a smaller scale. What I have done is buy…

Replied Mar 13

I need a retail store name.

I need a short name that will relate all of what I will have without having Cigar or smoke in the name. Something that makes people take notice in this slow economy

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I need a retail store name.

There all good so far, keep em coming. The winner will get a free premere cigar Thanks James

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Met with Dan Aykroyd yesterday and talked awhile about CBG's. He loves them. Of coarse we love his movies too. Blues Brother's is a classic. Mar 12

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James Bush commented on Li'l Stowgie Amps & Guitars's photo 'Dog dish Resenator'

I would love to hear it when it's done. I might look into a stove top burner pan also, nice and thin.

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James Bush replied to Jerryrig240's discussion 'Volume Knobs on transducer wiring? Need help or some plans.'

Cut your wire in 8" to 10" sections, makes about 60 to 70 pickups. go to my site for a picture http://www.mojocbg.com

March 13

James Bush replied to Jerryrig240's discussion 'Volume Knobs on transducer wiring? Need help or some plans.'

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James Bush commented on Christopher Call's video 'First build show Off!!!!'

You can get box corners and keep the lid down or glue a piece of wood .5" x .5" x 10" on the lip of the lid and screw a couple of small screws into it to hold it shut.

March 13

James Bush commented on Christopher Call's video 'Future CBG player!!!!!!'

Gotta love those kids.

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James Bush commented on Christopher Call's album 'Inventory update album!'

Go to your local cigar shop and ask for some wooden boxes, Padron are pretty nice. I pay $2.00 each here but they are worth it. Pick up your red oak from Home depot. They will also cut your lengths to 36", 38" or 40" what ever you use. I buy 1x6 and…

March 12

James Bush commented on Christopher Call's album 'Build # 2 and 2.2'

Your on your way Chris, Are you using popular for the necks?

March 12

James Bush commented on Christopher Call's album 'Future build'

I built one out of the same box, turned out nice, the only thing I would do over is shorten my frets so the bridge was not on the C. I use a 25 inch scale which I like for the blues sound. Keep in mind to make sure your 12th fret is half way to the…

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James Bush commented on Christopher Call's album 'The box that started it all!!!!!!'

You ought to see my first build. I will put up a pic someday. I was pretty proud until I built my 30 something. Now, I would never sell it because, you never sell your first one. You hang it on your wall to look back at your progress. The thing is y…

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Ya don't get much cooler than that!!!!!!

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Learn the easy way to build a Cigar Box Guitar.

Kits: http://www.mojocbg.com

Posted on February 22, 2010 at 2:33pm — 2 Comments

Cigar Box Guitar KITS

Anyone having a hard time finding a CBG Kit?
If you want to build a CBG the fast and easy way contact http://www.Mojocbg.com

Posted on February 22, 2010 at 2:27pm —

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At 7:13pm on March 12, 2010, Christopher Call said…: Thanks for the friends request bro! Awesome to meet ya!

At 10:15pm on February 25, 2010, Jim Mitchell said…: Hey James I caught myself looking at a bedpan at the flea market this weekend remembering your comments about how good they sound as cbg. But the guy wanted $65.00 and suddenly I was cheap.... Is that what they go for???? Should I go back this weekend? When did you leave Florida? Take care. Jim

At 10:10pm on February 25, 2010, Jim Mitchell said…: Hey James, thanks for the comments on the tuners... They are a little more work but I think they complete that old time guitar look.... If you try them make certain that you stay away from the ones that are designed for classical guitars or you will be forced to use light strings which could impact your tuning options... Take care - Jim

At 2:25am on February 12, 2010, Nathan King said…: James,
Can that CBAmp get a "great" sound? Well, it's all relative, right? Will it sound like a 40W tube amp? Not even close. Does it sound like a decent 2W practice amp. Yep, and you can check out my video "Gotta Love Them Cigar Box Instruments" to hear it in action. Thanks for the comments!

At 3:53am on February 4, 2010, bemuzic said…: thnaks for the video comment : -)

At 3:38pm on February 3, 2010, James Bush said…: Yeah been inside once, pretty cool bar down town. I will have check out the CD. Are you building anything cool these days? James

At 3:31pm on February 3, 2010, ron bross said…: whats up james,have tou ever been to tiki lounge,just got new duke robillard cd tales fromm the tiki lounge,sounds like a good venue,ron

At 12:38am on January 6, 2010, Tim Gale said…: Thanks James. Got my wood for the fret board and a piezo buzzer today. About ready to start putting the thing together.