"Haven't decided on Friday or Saturday night. Is anything going on during the day on Saturday? Who's performing on Friday?
Thanks."
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2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival Dates Set
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars May 25, 2012. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Mark your calendars now for the 2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival June 1st and 2nd!http://flyingmonkeyarts.org/…Continue
Bama Jelley CBG#2 Plan A
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rand Moore Jul 23, 2011. 23 Replies 2 Likes
I have been assembling materials and a few proper tools and am about ready to begin my second build. I learned alot from my first build (literally a science experiment with my daughter) and am…Continue
Another 3 String nOOb
Started this discussion. Last reply by Habanera Hal May 15, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Last week my daughter (8th grader) started working on a school science project to build a musical instrument. The instrument must play at least 7 notes and be made completely of household type items…Continue
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David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars replied to Bama Jelley's discussion 2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival Dates Set
Bama Jelley replied to Bama Jelley's discussion 2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival Dates Set in the group Alabama Cigar box players and builders"The Festival starts one week from today! Hope to see some of you there!"
Bama Jelley replied to Bama Jelley's discussion 2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival Dates Set"Just a reminder, the festival starts one week from today! Hope to see some of you there!"
"I'll be gpoing on Saturday just for the day. Hope to see some of you there!"
Bama Jelley replied to Bama Jelley's discussion 2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival Dates Set"Wow! an actual reply! I am not one of the organizers of the event, just trying to get the word out to the nation. According to the Flyer, performers should contact booking@flyingmonkeyarts.org. You can also call 256-479-7863 for more information. I…"
Will Martin replied to Bama Jelley's discussion 2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival Dates Set"Hi. Is it too late for Leaving Miss Blue to hop inboard with this? I asked last year, but may have been too late. Please visit leavingmissblue.com for more info and music. We played it in 2007, and it was a blast. Cheers!"
David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars liked Bama Jelley's discussion 2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival Dates SetBama Jelley replied to Bama Jelley's discussion 2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival Dates Set"The festival is a little over six weeks away now.
John Nickel has a facebook site up for the festival now. Check it out here... Flying Monkey Arts Cigar Box Guitar Festival
He has posted this simple flyer with some more info...
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Bama Jelley replied to Bama Jelley's discussion 2012 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival Dates Set in the group Alabama Cigar box players and builders"OK people, it has been about a month since I first posted this and all I am hearing is crickets. The festival is a little over six weeks away now. I am going, who is with me?
John Nickel has a facebook site up for the festival now. Check it out…"
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Smokehouse Guitars
The complete guide to advanced cigar box guitar making is now available: Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Construction by Josh Gayou</</body>See More
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CBG wiring & electronics.
Want to plug that thing in? Here's a place to share ideas about pickups (Both magnetic and piezo) and wiring in volume and tone control, the best options in output jacks, and more!Remember that C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply is the one-stop shop for all of your CBG Electronics needs!See More
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Tenor Guitar (cbg)
We all fashion our cigar box guitars into the format of regular guitars, so why not do something new with your cbg. Make it a tenor cigar box guitar. This page is dedicated to the making and playing of tenor cigar box guitars.
Bama Jelley joined Slowpaw Steve T's group
Four String Cigar Box Guitars
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Bama Jelley commented on The Professor's group The 12 Step Program"What is it about the spring weather that gets my juices flowing for CBGs? Made two necks this weekend and re-sawed lumber for fretboards, bridges, and nuts. Wife is again pissed that I am spending so much time in the garage."
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- At 11:38pm on March 14, 2012,
James said… we will have to get together and compare notes some time!!
- At 6:36pm on January 24, 2012, James said…
Hello neighbor!!!
- At 12:16am on July 25, 2011,
Patrick Nickel said… - Great to meet you - good job on the build I saw this last Saturday - stop any Saturday for a jam or trading the latest CBG licks.
- At 1:54pm on July 24, 2011,
darren brown said… hi the pattren is from an old dobro type guitar just copyed and reduced down on cardboard is what was done there
- At 5:28pm on July 15, 2011, darren brown said…
- thanks for your comments very kind ,i trace out the f holes,then a fine blade on a powerd scroll saw .
- At 9:35pm on May 20, 2011,
JonBouye said… - Hey Larry, sorry I haven't had a chance to get back to you and thank you for your comments. Good to have another 'Bama Boy here. If I can be of assistance in anyway just give me a holler.
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