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Finished my second, what do you think?

Nice. Love the headstock. RR

Replied Feb 28

Recommended Dremel Bit?

I glued a 'cover plate' from Lowe's onto my Dremel router base. Look on my worktable, toward the back on the right side. http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/workshop

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My first three string CBG ...

Dremel and cut off wheel helps. http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/4-strin

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Replied Jan 31

My first three string CBG ...

Looks like you're off to a great start. Nice looking build. I like using the door pulls also. Have used them on almost every build so far. I started with 3 string fretless (made 4) CBG's then starte…

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Pics and video of 4 string CBG #5 Jan 27

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Ronnie Retherford replied to MichaelS's discussion 'Finished my second, what do you think?'

Nice. Love the headstock. RR

February 28

Ronnie Retherford left a comment for Ed Buhler

February 28

Ed Buhler left a comment for Ronnie Retherford

February 28

Ed Buhler and Ronnie Retherford are now friends

February 28

Ronnie Retherford commented on Jimbo Cawthron's photo 'myshop 4'

Yo Jimbo! I thought I won the award for least organized workshop. You are the man!!

February 15

Ronnie Retherford left a comment for Randy Beach

February 15

Ronnie Retherford and Randy Beach are now friends

February 15

Ronnie Retherford commented on JUJU AKA SOUNDSSOGOOD's photo 'Complete Set Finished'

Very Nice JUJU! You can't beat a well grained piece of wood for good looks. You should be proud. RR

February 15

THENUGE commented on Ronnie Retherford's video 'CBG #1'

painted frets eh..they looked real!

February 13

Ronnie Retherford commented on Randy Beach's blog post 'No Title'

Wow. Great job Randy!! Love the gold trim. Be careful on the road.

February 10

Ronnie Retherford commented on gary oliver's photo 'DSC01553'

Nice job Gary!! Love the contrasting stains.

February 4

Ronnie Retherford replied to David Armstrong's discussion 'Recommended Dremel Bit?'

I glued a 'cover plate' from Lowe's onto my Dremel router base. Look on my worktable, toward the back on the right side. http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/workshop-2-1?context=album&albumId=2592684%3AAlbum%3A167703

January 31

Ronnie Retherford left a comment for Kenyon Whaley

January 31

Ronnie Retherford and Kenyon Whaley are now friends

January 31

Kenyon Whaley commented on Ronnie Retherford's photo '4 String #2'

Cool I thought of that , well not with the dowel rod but with a piece of wood with a 3/4 hole drilled and the door puller push in then cut the bottom off . But that was before my dremel blew up !I had to use a hacksaw instead . The small grear betwe…

January 31

Ronnie Retherford replied to Kenyon Whaley's discussion 'My first three string CBG ...'

Dremel and cut off wheel helps. http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/4-string-2-5?context=album&albumId=2592684%3AAlbum%3A124105

January 31

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4 String CBG #5

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String and Tuning Change

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4 String CBG #4

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At 10:10am on February 28, 2010, Ed Buhler said…: Ronnie,
Sorry about the late reply - for some reason I didn't know I had a friend request. I have been playing the banjo for 1 year now come March. I am still not very good - but I keep practicing. FInally took the time to buy the materials to build a CBG - now I just need to get out in the shop - clean the shop - and start building. I have never built an instrument so this should be an adventrue. Hope all is well.

At 7:41pm on January 20, 2010, Alyson Shelton said…: Thanks for the add Ronnie. I'm glad you enjoyed the bluegrass. I checked out your website and am really impressed with your band. Great music.

At 10:20am on January 4, 2010, Daniela Anne Laws, ph.d. said…: Hey ya , Ron ! G'morn'g ! IF (?) U haven't found out Site yet , Check out :: < Elderly Instruments > for Parts to create w/ , etc. What'cha think of it ? any Alternatives , less $ Expensive for such dire Needs as Tuning Pegs ?

At 8:28pm on January 2, 2010, Jeff Scott said…: I'm kinda new to this whole CBG thing, As well as the panhandle, so as of now I stand alone with my cigar box.

At 12:01pm on December 31, 2009, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Ronnie. Happy New Year!!! Enjoy.

At 10:51am on December 30, 2009, Jess said…: Amen, brother, I agree with everything you're saying. I have a lot of hobbies, but I gotta tell you this CBG thing is the most fun, more addictive than smoking, and the most rewarding of anything I've done, and the bonus is that I am getting acquainted with some very interesting and friendly people. Thanks.

At 10:20am on December 30, 2009, Jess said…: Ronnie, thanks for the kind words of encouragement. Hearing such reinforcement only inspires me more. Being an old guy who has received so much positive feedback in such a short period of time for doing something fun, I wonder what might happen to the 'lost' youth of our country if they could experience such unconditional acceptance. The whole CBG experience, albeit short for me, has been unbelievable. Not only have I found a new hobby, but I am making friends with some very nice people. Thanks. Perhaps you can tell me how I might go about learning how to play this thing. ;-)

At 8:43am on December 30, 2009, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you. Ya 40! LOL Best of Health and Wealth for 2010. Enjoy.

At 9:49am on December 29, 2009, Ronnie Retherford said…: The picture of the Diddley Bo shows the nut and bridge bolts oriented for a lefty. This is of course my opinion and I still respect the 'there are no rules' policy of building cigar box guitars. Interesting that you play pool left handed. My brother is left-handed and plays guitar and banjo right handed. My dad is right-handed and chops wood left-handed.