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Tried building a few CBG, and…Continue

After a years time.....its done !

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Its been close to a year since I first picked up these boxes. Deemed them too small so glued them together. And there they sat.....AGING THE GLUE I GUESS.I finally built a tiny box dulcimer/guitar,…Continue

kind of... sort of related

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Not having much talent, I finally came up with something to help out all the more musically inclined.I went to the Goodwill today ( it was seniors day there ) and found just what I needed. Some hard…Continue

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Been away for a while but keeping an eye on what everyone has been doing and in doing so become inspired to try:So - this is my latest, hopefully not greatest :)Still have much to do but, wanted to show what everyone here has helped through advice, pictures, comments etc, me to bring about.See More

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At 4:24pm on August 15, 2012, Nobby 1974 said…: Thanks for your comments Tom, glad you like the boxes I've been building

At 9:23pm on July 20, 2012, Clock The Wolf said…: You double-posted a discussion...

At 5:46am on January 4, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Tom for your reply. Youtube / Google / Ebay are great resources for research. The trick is to find the keywords that reveal the treasures. Enjoy your build. Enjoy your practice. Happy New Year.

At 12:28am on April 29, 2011, Wichita Sam said…: thanks for friending me... the best, Wichita Sam

At 6:19am on November 6, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Hello Tom, I answered your question in the discussion group, but also consider my instructional video CDs (www.ebay.com / search: keni lee) CD 1- 3 for 6 string, CD 4 for 3 string, CD5 for 4 string. I think you will find them helpful with your CBG practice. Enjoy.

At 3:42pm on October 22, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Tom for your comments. I am glad to be of help. Please feel free to write if I can be of any further assistance. Check out my CD 1 (6 string). I think it will answer many of your questions and help you design your own approach. My instructional video CDs for CBG are based in open G tuning. Good explanation of theory on them too. Enjoy.

At 10:21am on October 9, 2010, Tom Caneschi aka TC said…: Hey Tom, Welcome looks like u have a good start on your first build after that don't be afraid to try things or ask for advice... tc

At 11:17am on October 3, 2010, Paul Doug said…: Tom, thanks for the holler. I live over in the SE side of the state in the dry, sunny part. I live just outside of the Tri-Cities out in the boondogs. There are several builders in the state. I haven't done any building in quite a while but will get back to it one day. I have too, I have quite a collection of boxes to use up! I like building instruments but I can't play anything. I've also built tongue drums and Native American flutes. Just too many hobbies....

At 6:23pm on September 28, 2010, Richard Markham said…: Thanks for the comment Tom . I'm new at this also . I signed onto the "Nation" less than a week ago . My late Dad was from the Missippi delta and i grew up hearing about "box" guitars but never saw one . So a few months back I found a cigar box and "googled" "box guitar" . I was "shocked" ! So I researched and started collecting parts . I have only built two CBG's . Tom ,.. You gotta build one !!! Once you hear "that" sound you'll be hooked !!!