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Type of cigar box question... need large/deep/inexpensive box...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wade Jan 11. 8 Replies 0 Likes

I am sure this topic has been debated quite often, but could I get a list of the best types/brands of boxes to make CBGs with?I am interested in a larger/deeper one that has minimal paper glued to…Continue

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faux CBG

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Inexpensive three string slide CBG for sale right here!

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What types of wire are good and bad for wiring up a CBG?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Sep 15, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hello, I am trying to avoid buying more hookup wire for my instruments and would like to use "reclaimed" materials. I have all kinds of various electronics laying around that have wires in…Continue

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Mar 25

Rusty Pup (Mark) replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Hit up a local cabinet shop or two. Cabinet makers settled on 3/4" X 1 1/2" as standard face frame stock years ago, and any shop that builds face frame type cabinets will have plenty. It never hurts to ask if they have some to sell - heck,…"

Jan 26

Jim Dickison replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"My Home Depot in Independence, MO never stocked maple. However, when I went to a Home Depot in KC (31st & Main, near my work) I found that they DID stock maple! They even had some nicely flame figured 1x2's. So, it pays to check out…"

Jan 24

Steve wootten replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"ok mike here's the thing I'm in a situation where I not only build c.b.gs, but i like you design and build out side of the cigar box lo i've got a beauty of a walking dulcimer that has better sound than some of the professional…"

Jan 24

Steve wootten replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"rear well mike the way I see it my wife works 6 days per. week and what the gov. gives me is a crime s.s.d. is no better and between them they were trying to drive me out of what was left of my mind .then I met my wife ...we have been…"

Jan 24

Randy S. Bretz replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Well if your on a budget i`d say lowes has pre-cut poplar and oak. But if you have some extra cash and want a great neck wood go with mahogany."

Jan 24

Michael Recchione replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Wow - another hand tool guy who's using his living room as his shop! I thought I was the only one... I'd be really interested in hearing more about your set-up, tools, etc. "

Jan 24

Michael Recchione replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"I'm only on my second build right now, so I probably don't qualify as an expert. But the first build was a short-scale (18") fretless 3-string with high action, meant to be played with a slide. I used the poplar 1x2…"

Jan 24

Don Tucker replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"I live in Canada so the wood available here may not be the same, or priced the same as other places. Poplar, maple, red and white oak are readily available and not too expensive. My personal favourite combination is a maple neck with a red oak…"

Jan 24

wormil replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

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Jan 24

Steve wootten replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Stephen oldwolf here let me tell you real quick the best bet is still poplar and red oak from Lowes /home depot that is the combination I've been using from day one. also after doing some research I've discovered…"

Jan 24

Ken Henry replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"You might also have a look around for some rural lumber yards and see what they have ( or at least independent lumber yards)."

Jan 24

Ken Henry replied to KK Dirty Money's discussion CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help! in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Personally I prefer the 1X2" maple from Home Depot but I understand a lot of people are having problems finding it there now. I haven't checked lately so I really don't know about the availability at the moment.Oak is always a good…"

Jan 24

KK Dirty Money added a discussion to the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

CBG neck materials and "what to use" questions - please help!

I am sure this has been discussed to death, but I was wondering what the best materials to use for CBG necks are. I have used in the past, to good success, the 1" x 2" poplar boards you can get at Lowe's pretty cheap. But is that really the best?There has got to be some other options that you could recommend I explore. I know some people believe in using only reclaimed materials, and I agree that is a wonderful way to go. But I am more interested in places to go (store names or types of stores)…See More

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At 4:24pm on January 9, 2013, Scott Meredith said…: Hope my info was helpful.

At 8:34am on August 11, 2012, Michael Orr [Built 2 Last] said…: Hey I got your message.I would be happy to combine shipping and even cut a deal on my stuff. Just let me know what you want and we'll start there. Thanks MIke Orr B2L