Alabama Cigar box players and builders
A place for all in Alabama and surrounding areas to get together and talk cbg !
#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
Cigar Box Nation is sponsored by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!
-
Jimbo Cawthron
- Male
- Rogersville, AL
- United States
- Blog Posts (5)
- Discussions (42)
- Events
- Groups (11)
- Photos (92)
- Photo Albums (5)
- Videos (3)
Jimbo Cawthron's Groups
Jimbo Cawthron's Discussions
Which strings to use on a four string cbg ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marr's Guitars Mar 26, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Just got done with my first 4 string build and have a nice new set of strings, Ernie Ball super slinky.so what four strings should i use to get that good delta blues sound ? Continue
Using a Rheostat to fine adjust the speed of a 110v motor ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jimbo Cawthron Feb 15, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes
What I have - A fan motor that has 3 taps on the coil that goes to a switch that has low , medium , high settings. It is 110 volts AC !What I want ti do - I would like to use a rheostat to slow the…Continue
Gen. Robert E Lee Toro
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Martin Dec 31, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking for the inside box art to make a cbg with.Here is what it looks likeIf…Continue
Fluoropolymer PVDF Piezo Film Tabs / Transducers
Started this discussion. Last reply by rusty case Nov 13, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Has any one on here tryed these for a cbg pickup?Fluoropolymer PVDF Piezo Film Tabs / TransducersI found em on ebay and was a wonderin if they work better or not?Continue
Jimbo Cawthron's Page
Latest Activity
Bruce Bice commented on Jimbo Cawthron's group Alabama Cigar box players and builders"Just built my first CBG bought a kit form the good folks at Nick Cigar Box Guitars.
John was very helpful and always ready to answer a question when i called, Enjoyed it so much i 'm already working on another one and two small scale for grand…"
Bruce Bice joined Jimbo Cawthron's groupAlabama Cigar box players and builders
A place for all in Alabama and surrounding areas to get together and talk cbg !
rusty case replied to Jimbo Cawthron's discussion Fluoropolymer PVDF Piezo Film Tabs / Transducers"Well, OK!
:-)
And how does it work, Randy?
Is it a noticeable improvement over placing a disk piezo under each foot of the bridge?
Best
rc
"
Randy S. Bretz replied to Jimbo Cawthron's discussion Fluoropolymer PVDF Piezo Film Tabs / Transducers"Film piezo"
rusty case replied to Jimbo Cawthron's discussion Fluoropolymer PVDF Piezo Film Tabs / Transducers"Thanks Dan!
lol
Ur right... I had not even looked at the dates...
I've been looking at commercial electronic instruments recently, and also some built by limited production custom shops that apparently get very respectable compensation…"
Dan Sleep replied to Jimbo Cawthron's discussion Fluoropolymer PVDF Piezo Film Tabs / Transducers"This conversation is from 2009, so don't be surprised if he doesn't respond.. :-)"
rusty case replied to Jimbo Cawthron's discussion Fluoropolymer PVDF Piezo Film Tabs / Transducers"Dom, how did they work out?
How did you secure them? (From reading the specs, that is probably important?)
...I am considering a purchase, and would try attaching with a balsa wood damper... everything glued together, and would try both…"
Shaun Robinson commented on Jimbo Cawthron's group Alabama Cigar box players and builders"Hey, Shaun in MOBILE. can't wait to get my first build done so I can start playing the 3 string thing. A budy of mine and I gather on the week ends in Wilmer to play music. If you are interested in coming out give me a…"
Shaun Robinson joined Jimbo Cawthron's groupAlabama Cigar box players and builders
A place for all in Alabama and surrounding areas to get together and talk cbg !
Astabeth joined Jimbo Cawthron's groupAlabama Cigar box players and builders
A place for all in Alabama and surrounding areas to get together and talk cbg !
Jimbo Cawthron posted a blog postCBG fest in Rogersville, AL.
Hello friends,I am thinking about trying to organize a CBG fest in Rogersville, AL. in the future.And frankly I do not know what I am doing but at this point in time would just like some input as to what the folks in this group thinks about this?Would you come ?would you be willing to perform?Would you support this effort?would you attend?Rogersville is a small town that is located in North West Alabama on highway 72 near Florence, Shefield, Tuscombia, and Musleshoals to the West and Athens and…See More
Jimbo Cawthron added a discussion to the group Alabama Cigar box players and buildersCBG Fest in Rogersville,AL.
Hello friends,I am thinking about trying to organize a CBG fest in Rogersville, AL. in the future.And frankly I do not know what I am doing but at this point in time would just like some input as to what the folks in this group thinks about this?Would you come ?would you be willing to perform?Would you support this effort?would you attend?Rogersville is a small town that is located in North West Alabama on highway 72 near Florence, Shefield, Tuscombia, and Musleshoals to the West and Athens and…See More
Jimbo Cawthron replied to Jimbo Cawthron's discussion Flying Monkey cbg Fest in the group Alabama Cigar box players and builders"I wish that it had of been a bit shorter into the night so every one could have saw all of the performers!"
Jimbo Cawthron's Photos
Jimbo Cawthron's Videos
-
-
-
My first pickup
Added by Jimbo Cawthron 10 Comments 0 Likes
Jimbo Cawthron's Blog
CBG fest in Rogersville, AL.
Posted on August 26, 2012 at 3:47pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello friends,
I am thinking about trying to organize a CBG fest in Rogersville, AL. in the future.
And frankly I do not know what I am doing but at this point in time would just like some input as to what the folks in this group thinks about this?
Would you come ?
would you be willing to perform?
Would you support this effort?
would you attend?
Rogersville is a small town that is located in North West Alabama on highway 72 near Florence,…
Continue Down time on messin with CBG's !
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 10:05am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Well I have been kinda in a state of suspended cbg building and playing this year.
Seems as though every time I get an Idea something comes up that is more important.
Back in April I rescued a baby raccoon and we have been raising him to be released this spring. He is like having a 2 year old again , into everything but he has been a fun and learning experience. I love nature and all of God's critters.…
Continue New build
Posted on October 4, 2009 at 2:35pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Now I am takin great care building this one cause it's for my son!
Will post some pics latter!
Will post some pics latter!
Old stuff!
Posted on September 28, 2009 at 9:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
All this rain got me to looking through some of my old stuff, and I found my very first guitar amp.
I got it from my uncle when I was 15 years old.
It's an old sears model 1430 silvertone amp. pushed a big 3 watts. From what I have read these units where made from 1950 to 1966.
The front of the Sears model 1430 Silvertone guitar amp!
The back!
The… Continue
I got it from my uncle when I was 15 years old.
It's an old sears model 1430 silvertone amp. pushed a big 3 watts. From what I have read these units where made from 1950 to 1966.
The front of the Sears model 1430 Silvertone guitar amp!
The back!
The… Continue
Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 3:06pm on June 7, 2011,
Tim O said… - Nice to meet ya Jimbo. Thanks for the welcome!
- At 10:52am on June 7, 2011,
Stephen Killen said… - Thanks for the warm welcome!
- At 3:43am on March 28, 2011,
Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw said… - Hi Jimbo. Thanks for the friend request and the very nice comments. Have fun. John
- At 4:18pm on March 6, 2011,
Mr Cutfinger said… Hey mr Cawthron, merci pour la demande d'amis et le compliment, désolé pour ton pouce ...mais si tu est comme moi, c'est une histoire de plus a raconter aux gens..
Amities
Cutfinger :-))
- At 2:14pm on July 3, 2010,
JUJU said… - Hi Jimbo thanks for the friends request all the best for the 4th from the UK :)
juju.
- At 12:32am on July 3, 2010,
Jim Mitchell said… - Hey man I know you... You're that guy on the nation.... LOL have a good 4th....
Talk to you soon.. Jim
- At 6:29am on June 28, 2010,
Joker said… - JImbo! Great to meet you in Huntsville. Glad you liked our sound. You took some really good pics from the fest. See you there next year!
- At 8:50am on June 27, 2010,
Walter Tyszka said… - My first friend on cigar box nation. :-) Welcome!
- At 5:53am on February 18, 2010,
dg said… - thanks for the comment jimbo, no plan I started with some 2x6s 2x4s and and 18pack of beer 1more trip to home depot and 1more trip to the beer store and thats what I came up with Ive since added 8 power recepticals to the face of it and a no whinning sign, but that was a photo opp. its looking pretty messed up now.....Ive started a new guit and it is so much better than working on a milk crate all and all Ive got about 250 in it, better than what you can buy at the store for that kind of scratch. by the way I was checking out your dremmel hole jig and thats pretty cool, that pickup sounds great Ive been wanting to make one but Im not sure how yet. Ill pic your brain sometime when I get ready to build one thanks. dave
- At 8:47pm on February 17, 2010,
darren brown said… - thanks jimbo ,im a long way from alabama and a long way from sanintone way down in nova scotia still the blues wont leave me alone ,lol ,diggin your picups man very nice
New CBG T-Shirt!
Sponsors
Recommended Links & Resources
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com
- Handmade Music Clubhouse - Dedicated to all handmade/homemade instruments
- Speal's Tavern of New Alexandria, PA - Shane Speal's Family Tavern and Cigar Box Guitar Museum
Events
Blog Posts
New Headstock Branding
Posted by Harrison Withers on May 15, 2013 at 9:59pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Slim Panatellas are in Session with Emma Mitchell on The Medicine Show
Posted by The Slim Panatellas on May 15, 2013 at 6:42pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
scale length and fret placement
Posted by Harrison Withers on May 6, 2013 at 3:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Ups and downs
Posted by Craig Mayhem on May 6, 2013 at 9:52am 6 Comments 3 Likes
Coming Soon Online Store
Posted by frank tennyson on May 5, 2013 at 8:30am 2 Comments 1 Like
Handmade Music Clubhouse Activity
© 2013 Created by C. B. Gitty (Ben).
Powered by
