Jammin’ with a local in San Francisco.
"Wow.,.,those are cool guits that deserve some investigation.,.,.,OK Nation, what are these, how are they made and tuned.,.,??"
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Prince Albert in a Canjo---Which 2 strings recommended for 2 string canjo build
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Wilkins May 1, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy Everybody!I haven't been around in a lonnnnng time. Missed ya'll.So, to get beck into building, I thought I'd start with a easy canjo. Which I quickly complicated by wanting two strings instead…Continue
Grounding Mini Humbucker and Hardtail Bridge
Started this discussion. Last reply by JL Oct 25, 2016. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I've built 3 cbgs so far and haven't grounded any of them. This one, the one I'm moving the bridge on, really needs to be grounded. And I'm not 100% confident I know the right way to do it.I'm going…Continue
Strung her up
Started this discussion. Last reply by Danny B. Oct 23, 2016. 35 Replies 1 Like
A while back I bought a Delta Grooves neck because, new to guitar building, I wanted to see how nice a neck could be. I finally put this into a nice Tabak box. Humbucker pickups, enclosed tuners,…Continue
Tags: intonation, grooves, delta, humbucker, hardtail
Gap between box lid and box question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Fomhorach Oct 19, 2016. 15 Replies 0 Likes
There's a gap between the lid and the box of about 1/32" at it's greatest point. I think it's because of the hinges or maybe it's just because the lid and box weren't subjected to strict QC (It's a…Continue
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"Hi Mel, what Tom T says pretty well nails it. Me, I have a stash of these thin boxes and I will not use them unless I put a pickup in them.
If one looks at how sound is created in a stringed instrument it will be easier to work it out for…"
"So much to learn, thank you. I do plan to amplify but am hoping the guitar will sound good enough to play without the amplifier.
I suppose I should also be looking into the characteristics of different woods and box dimensions. My third guitar will…"
Jammin’ with a local in San Francisco.
Visited San Francisco earlier this year and came across a couple local dudes playing what appeared to be hand made Asian guitars. He saw me admiring the guitars and said, “Here! Play it!” and handed me a two string guitar. I made some noise for a…
"A box with a 1 1/2" exterior thickness would usually have an interior thickness around 1 1/8". That assumes that the top and bottoms are around 1/8" thick each This box would easily accept a standard 3/4" thick 1 x 2. If you…"
"do you have any pictures of your 1 1/4" build? Love to see it as I'm about to venture into my second build (first was a kit from Gitty) and found a 1 1/2" box I really love the looks of."
"So what would be the result of using a 1 1/2" exterior dimension box. I've also run across a stunning fuego red box and would love to use it. I saw one poster who mentioned that thinner boxes may be louder. Thoughts on acoustics from…"
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- It never occurred to me that I could make a guitar. And after I made one, I realized I made something that makes music. I made something that makes music!!! Glenn Watt said something about 'Art that makes art'. The other fascinating thing about them is that they are ALL different. Even the ones that are the same have slight differences. Every one is a one of a kind.
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David L. 2 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods 2 hours ago. 7 Replies 1 Like
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods on Wednesday. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray on Monday. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
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I'll be fashionable this summer =)
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
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Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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Frethound 4 String
" I was gonna say, "Sweeeeeeeeeet" as well, but that was taken. Very nice. I too love…"
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" Hello JD, welcome. I'm a fifty year failed six-string player that got into building and…"
Frethound 4 String
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Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
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