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Need info on Laser cutting services.

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Matrishon Nov 7, 2017. 8 Replies

Has anyone here ever had any Laser cutting done? I have a couple of ideas that I would like to use Laser cut peices for. Any suggestions?Continue

Intruduction

Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Ford Oct 20, 2017. 2 Replies

I am new to CBN. I have been a woodworker for years and have built several dulcimers previous to building CBGs. That experience made shifting to guitars very easy, though there is still a lot for me…Continue

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12 CBGs and several dulcimers.
What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here (at least one sentence long), your membership may be rejected as a spam/bot fake account).
I have played six string for many years, though not very well. CBGs opened up a whole new aspect of playing. The building satisfies my need to make something and to be creative. I strive for a high level of craftsmanship in my work. The best thing about building a CBG is that moment when you hear it for the first time; its' magic.

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At 3:53pm on November 20, 2017, Dave said…

Thanks Martin. 

 
 
 

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