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Tracy Kennedy replied to Bo diddly's discussion cigar box banjo

"http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/003-winchester-twist/next?context=album&albumId=2592684%3AAlbum%3A225499"

May 28, 2011

Ben replied to Bo diddly's discussion cigar box banjo

"Check out the Tenor Guitar group here. If you're planning a Tenor Cigar Box Banjo, but not planning to use a skin head, then you're really looking to build a Tenor Cigar Box Guitar. Basic guidelines: about a 23" scale length, tenor…"

Apr 14, 2011

Slowpaw Steve T replied to Bo diddly's discussion cigar box banjo

"Great idea - i found standard banjo tunings much more useable, completely different animal from a CBG and should be played as such."

Apr 14, 2011

Rand Moore replied to Bo diddly's discussion cigar box banjo

"Nice banjo, Steve. And a good idea to use the drum. Maybe I'll have a go at one of these before the year is up. I wonder is there is a Banjo discussion group on CBN? Maybe one should be started. Any volunteers? -Rand."

Apr 11, 2011

Slowpaw Steve T replied to Bo diddly's discussion cigar box banjo

"Just finished making a Banjo - used a sawn down drum basically, full photos here...(-; http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/ol-roundy-in-the-workshop?context=latest ."

Apr 10, 2011

Bo diddly replied to Bo diddly's discussion cigar box banjo

"thanks guys for the help i think im going with a tenor banjo till i get better at building them"

Apr 10, 2011

Bear replied to Bo diddly's discussion cigar box banjo

"I've built a multitude of 5-string cigar box banjos. You can see pix of some of them on my page if you find them useful. I have no tips other than to jump in and learn by doing. The great thing about cigar box instruments is that there are…"

Apr 10, 2011

Rand Moore replied to Bo diddly's discussion cigar box banjo

"I went through by bookmarks on Banjo topics and found a few links to building banjos which may be of interest. With a cigar box banjo, you don't really have to worry about building your own drum resonator. Instead just focus on the neck and the…"

Apr 10, 2011

Rand Moore replied to Bo diddly's discussion cigar box banjo

"The first thing you should do is search CBN (Cigar Box Nation) for banjo plans using the sites built-in search engine. You could also do the same with Google or other search engine. The kinds of questions you may need to answer in advance is whether…"

Apr 10, 2011

Bo diddly posted a discussion

cigar box banjo

he guys i was wondering if yall have ever built a cigar box banjo and if you have can you shoot me some tips or show me where you found som plans thanks

Apr 9, 2011

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Shane left a comment for Bo diddly

" The Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Fest is just two weeks away. Aug 28 in York PA. Hope to see you there. Directions at www.cigarboxguitar.com"

Aug 16, 2010

Bo diddly left a comment for Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

"thanks wes every body has already been a big help to my build"

Mar 5, 2010

Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates left a comment for Bo diddly

"Welcome aboard, Bo! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.). Most of all, have fun! -Wes"

Mar 4, 2010

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Mar 3, 2010