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!!!Free!!! Cigar box guitar and accessories giveaway - Drawing is June 19th,2020

Started this discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Jun 15, 2020. 2 Replies 0 Likes

If anyone is looking for a free cigar box guitar (and accessories), you can enter a drawing to win one. Here is the link to the giveaway information.…Continue

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Steven M. Gerardi liked Bob Johnston's video

God Blessed Texas

Mar 8, 2021

Steven M. Gerardi commented on Bob Johnston's video

God Blessed Texas

"It is great to see you play! You and Kale are both definitely more skilled than I am at playing these 3-stringers! I look forward to the next builder's swap!"

Mar 8, 2021

Steven M. Gerardi commented on Poorness Studios's video

Texas triangle cigar box guitar builders swap unboxing!

"As you can see from my reactions to this build, I absolutely love this instrument! I tip my hat to the artistry and craftsmanship of Bob! Well done!"

Mar 3, 2021

Steven M. Gerardi commented on Poorness Studios's video

Unboxing a CBG from the 2021 TX Triangle Builders Swap

"Thank you all for the comments! I loved making this build, knowing it was going to someone who was as passionate about CBGs as I am, and who I knew could bring life to it much better than I can! I also loved to see the creativity in all…"

Mar 3, 2021

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Unboxing a CBG from the 2021 TX Triangle Builders Swap

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Texas triangle cigar box guitar builders swap unboxing!

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My Contribution to the 2021 TX Triangle Builders Swap

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DIY Popsicle box ukulele! I built this from a Popsicle box and a wooden stake! Check it out!

Sep 7, 2020

Uncle John commented on Steven M. Gerardi's video

DIY Popsicle box ukulele! I built this from a Popsicle box and a wooden stake! Check it out!

"It does sound COOL. Dandy even. Cool to see you having fun. "

Sep 7, 2020

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DIY Popsicle box ukulele! I built this from a Popsicle box and a wooden stake! Check it out!

Sep 7, 2020

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DIY Popsicle box ukulele! I built this from a Popsicle box and a wooden stake! Check it out!

In this video, I show how I built a ukulele out of a popsicle box and a landscape stake. It was a blast to build and, surprisingly, it works pretty well. Che...

Sep 7, 2020

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"I just finished a Popsicle box ukulele: https://youtu.be/0MiFCUqqhls"

Sep 7, 2020

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Bolt-on neck, fretless CBG, with Texas sound hole.

"I love the color contrast on that neck. Very stylish while keeping the CBG traditional."

Jul 7, 2020

Jock MacHinery commented on Steven M. Gerardi's video

"No saw" cigar Box Guitar Build! How to build a cigar box guitar using very few tools!

"Nice easy build with great result. BTW you can buy piezos already soldered to a jack, so soldering not required, and I guess you could melt a glue stick with a lighter for attachment."

Jun 25, 2020

Uncle John commented on Steven M. Gerardi's photo

Bolt-on neck, fretless CBG, with Texas sound hole.

"That is a real beauty."

Jun 25, 2020

Uncle John commented on Steven M. Gerardi's video

"No saw" cigar Box Guitar Build! How to build a cigar box guitar using very few tools!

"That could be really handy for some folks. Kinda Crow style too."

Jun 25, 2020

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How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?: Internet search

How many instruments have you built so far?: 12

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).: Building cigar box guitars enables me to exercise the creative and problem-solving parts of my brain that may not get exercised at work. I spend hours tinkering in the garage and end up with something I can make music with. How cool is that!

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At 8:01am on November 6, 2019, BrianQ. said…: Welcome to the nation Steven, join some groups n make some noise :)

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