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Beginning Box Building. Nothing too fancy, but functional. For people who don't have easy access to cigar boxes. Other home made non-rectangular box resonator discussions are also welcome.See More

This group is designed as a resource for all things related to scale lengths, string gauges, etc.

CBGs by nature involve recycling old boxes. Here is a place to share all your ideas about recycling everyday objects into guitar parts. Eye bolt tuners, drain cover soundholes, rusty spanners as bridges, paint can resos... Share creative ideas here.

All ideas to make piezoelectricsound good and stable.See More

A club for beginners who are building for the first time and need some support from each other as well as experienced builders who are willing to teach newbies the ropes. Welcome!See More

Drink and build !

This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More

Amps, amplification, effects, hackwiring and general mayhem. Anarchists welcomeSee More

Talk about the good old days when you were a punk. Post pics and covers of old Punk Songs on a CBG!

Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.

A place for posting music and videos exploring music inspired by artists like Olds Sleeper, Purgatory Hill, Crow Tongue and Cracklebone. The "tone" of bands such as early Black Sabbath and Cathedral from a Prim Rock perspective. Get yr "Goth" on!

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