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Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.

Just got this email.

This is Valerie, Anonymous Pick’s wife.  I'm…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on October 13, 2022 at 11:00am — 34 Comments

Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws

..the Monkey Pox Remix…

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Added by billy jones bluez on October 3, 2022 at 2:05pm — No Comments

Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend

It was an emotional week. I lost my beloved cat of 19 years. Ellie made cameos in several of my videos so I thought some folks here might want to know. I miss her very much, but I know she spent her life surrounded by love. She was a very special cat.

Added by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 2:00am — 6 Comments

Let’s talk Aeolian…

Here’s something for the Beginners or players that aren’t familiar with the Aeolian scale. Transposed in the keys of G & D, which makes it perfect for anything with One string. Learn it front to back & easily apply the Formula to 3 strings to add some flare to your playing style. Play on my good People…

 Part 1/ Page 1 Click on Image to Enlarge …

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Added by BrianQ. on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm — No Comments

Building a Violin w/ GITTY Parts

Looking for plans, info ( ,photos of built Violins.) Built using Cigar boxes.  With Gitty Violin  Parts or pick & chose parts. Other Blogs/web-sites building / selling Violin parts. I am interested trying a Cigar Box Violin.  All & any ideas w/ any info 

PS I have used "cigar " boxed, maid my own wood boxes Cans, etc. 

Thanks  Brad Craig

Added by Brad Craig on August 11, 2022 at 11:39am — 3 Comments

UPDATE on my health issues

As some of you already know , (due to my personal letter to some members here (below ) I am dealing with health issues .  

 “”Hi,  I hope all is well with you . Unfortunately , I can't say the same for myself . I have been ill for a while  and losing weight rapidly,  and , finally   Last week . I was diagnosed with  esophageal cancer ,  The outlook for me is not very good at all . I am still home , and still  able to get around a bit , but my caregiver duties for my  wife…

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Added by the anonymous pick on July 11, 2022 at 5:30am — 24 Comments

Effects Pedals

Currently working on a few prototypes for some guitar effects pedals. I have my Fuzz pedal back from testing currently. Going to swap out transistors for something a bit hotter.

The current transistors are BC108. And I will be trying out some BC108C this time around. It is essentially a Fuzz Face with a few changes, and a whole different PCB…

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Added by Trey Allensworth on May 26, 2022 at 3:04am — 12 Comments

alaska airlines

Came across this Reddit, only information was "Alaska Airlines" 

Added by jeff weins on May 13, 2022 at 10:18am — No Comments

in What way does your type HEADSTOCK effect stringtension, and vibration flow?

How does the Headstock effect your way of playing,look on guitars, string tension, and costumer  loyalty?

does it matter? or does it have no effect what so ever !

Let me now in your comments below…

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Added by A.D.EKER on May 9, 2022 at 2:20am — 13 Comments

Build number two

Just finished number two build. It's set up as a three string, but has pairings of bass and treble strings. It sounds very mandolin-ish. Warning: If you do this make sure your have a very stout infrastructure. The tension is amazing.

Added by Guy Bachman on March 30, 2022 at 6:19am — 4 Comments

Let’s talk Dorian…

 Here’s something for the Beginners. A simple introduction to the Dorian scale. It only requires one string, so it shouldn’t be hard at all. Learn it up & down, then apply the basic Scale formula to 3 strings for even more possibilities…

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Page 2 Click image to enlarge …

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Added by BrianQ. on March 26, 2022 at 8:17am — 2 Comments

3 String Red Dog Resonator

Ol' Bookie's been at it again. Just finished a 3 stringer for myself a bit ago. Made the box from native Iowa cherry with a birch bottom. The neck is walnut striped oak topped with Ben's golden skull tuners. Dan May over in Colfax donated all the wood for the project just to keep me out of the taverns. It goes without saying that most of the little components are Ben's. It's tuned open G and the piezo pick-up does need a pre-amp to tone down the Red Dog resonator! 4 pics for your…

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Added by Steve Bookout on March 14, 2022 at 4:33pm — 4 Comments

Blog Test Entry

Trying to learn the website. Please pardon the interruption. 

Added by TN Twang on March 12, 2022 at 5:41am — No Comments

CB-Reso-Ukulele, finished 01 / 2022

After quite a while I finally finished my latest build project, a resonator ukulele.



Some data on it:

Scale: 350mm

Width at nut: 35mm

Length overall: ca. 563mm

Box: Chica cigar box 232x135x42mm

Neck: Douglas fir

Fretboard: Beech

Resonator: tin lid of a rum box…

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Added by Markus Gaiser on February 17, 2022 at 9:50am — 1 Comment

Mardi Gras

I know this site is mostly about CBGs and home made instruments. But, this time of the year, is Mardi Gras season where I reside. Most people just think of NOLA when they think of Mardi Gras. That's glitz and Aristocracy. My folks came from the rural parts of LA, where the tradition of revelry, was making fun of the Aristocracy lol. That's where the tall cone shaped hats come in lol. The old music is played a lot this time of year.

Also, in Eunice, LA, is the Prairie Acadian Cultural…

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Added by Christine Rose on January 30, 2022 at 9:07am — 4 Comments

"Little Fish" Project

I decided that blues singer & CBG player Samantha Fish's signature model Delaney guitar was pretty cool looking. Even though her guitar is semi-hollow body, I decided it was a challenge I couldn't refuse. The city had cut down a maple tree to be used for firewood in the park's picnic areas and like the Pied Piper, a big chunk followed me home......Here is a pic of Samantha playing her axe and a second of my finished project. An electric tenor ukulele!…

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Added by Steve Bookout on January 22, 2022 at 5:12pm — 4 Comments

How to add photos?

How do I upload photos?

Added by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 7:19am — 5 Comments

My first 3 string cigar box guitar

I first discovered three string cigarbox guitars about a week ago and since then I’ve been crazily trying to build one. I finished one last night and here are a few photos. I learned a lot but now I have some more refined questions and I’m still trying to put the right strings on this and get it to sound right.

Added by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 7:16am — 2 Comments

Shedding a Tear for Dave Lynas

The other day I was shopping, as so many of us are at this time of year. I stumbled into a store and happened to hear Joni Mitchell's Big Yellow Taxi on the speakers. It stopped me in me tracks. I immediately thought of our dear departed friend Dave Lynas. That song has always reminded me of him, and ever since the video below... it will forever be Dave's song in my mind.

As I listened to Joni belt out those beautiful lyrics as only she can, a literal tear appeared on my…

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Added by Poorness Studios on December 20, 2021 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

CBG listed in the Sharper Image catalogue

I saw this today in the Sharper Image catalogue. Lots of people will have, at least, seen one of these now.

https://www.sharperimage.com/view/product/Blues+Box+Guitar+System/205262

CBGs must be getting more exposure now.

Added by Charred on December 8, 2021 at 1:28pm — 5 Comments

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