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Back Porch Arsenal (Sorry Back Porch Mojo!!!) Five and Dime Stogie House
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How did you get started???
Wow, Love all the responses guys. Some great stories here and a pretty sweet video! This is what the heart and soul of music is about, the people, the experiences, and whatever emotions come along wi…
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How did you get started???
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Hey all you at CBG Nation. I'm a newer member, (just signed up like a month ago), and have begun my 1st build already. I kind of stumbled into this whole world just by browsing the web pretty much. I…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Martin Mar 30.
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I built and sold unfretted old time mtn style open back banjos . But my area is considered one of the hearts of bluegrass.The bluegrass guys sneer at fretless banjo's and will argue, sometimes loudly that it aint really a "REAL" banjo,
So every day…
I had known about CBG's for years but not more than that. Had played a bit of 6 string guitar a long time ago but was never a good player in any sense of the word, somewhat intimidated by all the people that could play well and all those strings. So…
I've know about these critters for years but never thought they could sound any where decent, wrong. While researching plans for a Cigar box fiddle I found this site and started looking at some of the videos and pictures. I was hooked at that point.…
I am almost as new as the poster and am up to 4 complete. I found the CBG while surfing for small amp plans and other amp info. On one of the pages there was a mention of a guitar made from a cigar box so I googled cigar box guitar found many sites…
Found the 'revolution' while looking for a 6 string on ebay. Came across John McNair ('3 string guitar' here on the Nation) and his videos blew me the heck away. I was immediately hooked. Found Scotty ('Tybee Guy') and from there the old Yahoo Group…
Wow, Love all the responses guys. Some great stories here and a pretty sweet video! This is what the heart and soul of music is about, the people, the experiences, and whatever emotions come along with 'em.
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Well I have heard about these things for a long time. I knew that several Famous blues guys cut their teeth with cbgs. My musical interests in the blues was very heavy for a long time. I have a tendency to over saturate my self with a style of music…
Inspired by Smojo's blog.
I've played guitar since the mid-70s, and had a bit of a lay-off due to lack of a decent outlet to play.... Had gotten into building various things anyway; bicycles, archery equipment....Saw a copy of "Make" magazine at the bookstore with the "make…
I have been plaing guitar on and off since I was around 5 or 6....I had my first guitar about then....the whole rap seen came about at that time and so I swaped my guitar out for a keyboard (lame) anyhow...I think I learned jingle bells on that thin…
Haha, I love that title "4 guitars of apocalypse.
Latest issue of "Make" magazine.
I had been trying to build a guitar for years. I had four false starts (you can see 'em -- the 4 guitars of the apocalyps -- on my page) and always ran out of time at the end of the term. Always at the same place --…
I started learning to play Blue guitar back in the early 80's while I was stationed in San Antonio, TX and serving in the USAF. I used audio tape lessons from Happy Traum and Stefan Grossman. Excellent stuff!Later I attended week long "International…
I started building homemade instruments over 45 years ago, my dad had a band in the early 50`s and he built his own bass. I use to sit and watch him made guitars and before long was helping him. Think I was around 8 years old when I really started.…
I'm a long-time guitarist and was browsing on Ebay for replacement pickups for my Tele (that hasn't been out of its case in like a year thanks to this). Anyway, I came across a CBG, youtubed it and then planned it in my head for like a year. Now, a…
First CBG Build!!!
Today I have finally gathered all my supplies to start building my first CBG. I'm not gonna lie, it's a pretty ambitious build. I'm setting out to build me a 6-string beauty. Now I bet many of you experienced builders and players are shaking your heads right now, feeling that i'm biting off way more than i can chew. Don't be too worried, I've done tons of research through these forums and have even spoken with some luthiers and local instrument repairers on the matter. Granted, I'm expecting to make a mistake here and there along the way, but this is all a learning experience. Anywho wish me luck, and I will be posting pics of my build, (or the beginnings of it) soon!
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- At 8:48am on March 26, 2010,
Bluesheart said… - Hey that is really gonna be a nice CBG, your setting the bar high for yourself, good.Thanks for the invite and welcome, lots of great help in here.
- At 12:04pm on March 25, 2010,
Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) said… - Thanks for the kind words, man. It's good to know I'm helping rather than hindering :)
- At 10:01pm on January 27, 2010,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, Robert! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).
Most of all, have fun!
Tres
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