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6 string CBG's

Everything 6 string and only six stringers...post yer stuff here...don't let it get lost in the random photo secition!

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Steampunk Collective

A place to discuss, dream up and create Steampunk instruments.

Thursday

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Busyhands Slim replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??

"I have made knobs out of bottle caps. First, I used epoxy, which worked fine, but was really messy. Now I use two-part resin. You get it at hobby stores - it's the tan stuff they use to cast figurines and such. It pours easily, sets up in five…"

Thursday

Busyhands Slim replied to Ted Crocker's discussion Abby Retires: Legendary pickup winder Abigail Ybarro retires after 57 years

"Awesome article. It's great to see this "hidden hero" recognized and honored. Wait ... "compiled/edited by Ted Crocker". You mean the Inventor of the Cigar Box Guitar Ted Crocker? Doubly awesome!"

May 10

Dave Lynas commented on Busyhands Slim's photo

Tabak Especial Headstock

"Very beautiful. Love the whole look."

Apr 25

Josh Thompson replied to Busyhands Slim's discussion Latest build - a six-string

"Looks great..... I agree on those boxes. I've made 2 cbg with this gold and black box and it is my fastest sell cbg I have. Within a day or two they are already sold. Something about that black and gold draws people in. Great…"

Apr 25

Busyhands Slim posted discussions

Apr 24

Busyhands Slim replied to Daddy D's discussion Your logo

" Rubber-stamped logo."

Apr 24

Busyhands Slim posted photos

Apr 24

Busyhands Slim replied to Daddy D's discussion Your logo

"I put mine on with a rubber stamp and acrylic craft paint."

Apr 23

Busyhands Slim replied to Brent's discussion Apple/Android apps for tuning a guitar

"I've used G Strings for several years for guitar, bass, banjo, uke and CBG. Works great."

Apr 19

Busyhands Slim replied to Loco's discussion 6 stringers - attaching a electric guitar neck to a cigar box?

"I cut a piece of pine 2x4 to the length of the inside of the box and ran some 3-inch drywall screws through the box side and into the ends of the board. I screwed the neck onto the board. Very sturdy, and actually put the balance point of the guitar…"

Apr 9

Busyhands Slim replied to 407bug's discussion Rolling Stones Tribute Album - Free Download

"There is some very nice music-making there. Kudos to everyone who contributed!"

Apr 5

Busyhands Slim replied to Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)'s discussion For Sale - The Texas Long Horn

"Giossér, in the menu bar near the top of this page, there is a link "Free Plans". Click on that link, then look for "A Guide to Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Making". It was written by the builder of this guitar and has…"

Apr 4

Busyhands Slim liked Old Fingers Green's discussion £20 Punk Uke

Mar 22

Busyhands Slim replied to Mark Myers's discussion cbg bass guitar

"What kind of strings are you using? I'm considering building a bass and thought I might try to get some Kala u-bass strings. But it looks like there are other alternatives. More info, please! P.S. A cardboard box? Brilliant!"

Mar 20