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Number 11 NOT A CBG

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirk Oct 31, 2018. 6 Replies

I've really been enjoying building and learning to play these crazy 3 stringers, heck I've even sold a few. I started building to hopefully finally be able to play a stringed instrument. While I love…Continue

help with thunder cone

Started this discussion. Last reply by Blind Doughboy Oct 5, 2018. 5 Replies

 I am having trouble with a build and hope some one can give me some suggestions. I built a sweet guitar and went all out. Built my own box using figured maple sides and lace wood back, maple neck…Continue

Help with LPG build.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 20, 2018. 10 Replies

So for build number 3 I decided to make a LPG fretless slide git. OK no problem. I own a 59 chevy so I picked up a 1959 indiana plate from ebay.Still no problems. I wanted to make a simple metal back…Continue

Lefty reso build #2

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Dean Mar 14, 2018. 6 Replies

I was talking to the guitar player at our church a couple weeks ago about my fist dogbowl build. He showed a huge interest in it and seemed  really excited to see the finished product. While we were…Continue

 

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frank learman replied to THENUGE's discussion sealing wood
"I'll reply even though this is 10 years old. .....Maybe it can help this poor guy still looking for a solution. LOL. I have tried every trick to grain fill Mahogany and have now settled on super glue AKA CA glue. Give it a skim coat with an old…"
Aug 7, 2019

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Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. 2 minutes ago. 2 Replies

Are metal frets necessary?

Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 16 minutes ago. 2 Replies

Busking Songs...

Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods yesterday. 7 Replies

Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design

Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray on Monday. 6 Replies

crossover guitar.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies

Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies

Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?

Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies

just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply

VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply

Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies

No Harmonics

Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies

Camera suggestions?

Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies

CBG site issues, continued.

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies

Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies

Guitar for the grandson

Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies

Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.

Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies

How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify

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Trash Canjo

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Off the Bench !

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BrianQ. replied to J. D. Woods's discussion Are metal frets necessary?
"A 3 string slider is fretless, but the higher action will take more pressure to fret notes without…"
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Are metal frets necessary?

Hey there fellow CBN plunkers, strummers and sliders,I'm getting ready to construct a 3-string…See More
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Less Paul by GK

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