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Noisemaker59's Videos (69)
The Room -- NoiseMaker59
Always lurking around here...I enjoy all the talent showcased. Decided to put something together fo… Noisemaker59 Oct 30, 2023 58 views
Let's Go to Cally Fest 22
First time for me to visit Cally Fest. I say: If you're going to the west coast...you gotta have so… Noisemaker59 Mar 25, 2022 114 views
Swing Thing
Played on a 3-string cigar box guitar equipped with a '60's era Teisco single coil pick-up. Let's t… Noisemaker59 Sep 1, 2021 79 views
The Stash
I'm always lurkin' around here--enjoying postings by others....here's one for my favorite holiday!… Noisemaker59 Oct 30, 2020 25 views
BLACKSTAR FLY Demo with CIGAR BOX GUITAR !!
A quick demo of the BLACKSTAR FLY portable amp. A 3-string cigar box guitar is used...equipped with… Noisemaker59 Jun 20, 2020 45 views
Quail Peckin' CBG Pickin'
A quail family looks for food in our courtyard. The little ones remind me of walnuts! Cigar box gui… Noisemaker59 Jun 16, 2020 21 views
Move It !
Recorded a few years back and recently discovered (!!). Utilized my 9th build: a 3-string cigar box… Noisemaker59 Jun 3, 2020 8 views
5 cent Blues
Inspired by the recent discovery of the 3rd Robert Johnson photo...shot at a 5 cent photo booth in… Noisemaker59 May 26, 2020 21 views
Florian Schneider tribute __CBG style
A short tribute to the co-founder of KRAFTWERK. Done with a 3-sting cigar box guitar (CBG) & th… Noisemaker59 May 9, 2020 32 views
Christmas 1938 with cigar box guitar ! 78rpm
Circa 1938 home movie found on the internet. Tune played on a 3-string cigar box guitar. Funny how… Noisemaker59 Dec 24, 2019 32 views
Dark Night
Played on a 3-string cigar box guitar equipped with a '60s era Teisco pick-up. Mustang 1 amp... str… Noisemaker59 Oct 30, 2019 37 views
She's Mine
3 string cigar box guitar played acoustically. Paired the tune up (originally titled - "Itchy Feet"… Noisemaker59 Aug 13, 2019 41 views
G D F tuning on a CBG
Stumbled across this tuning by accident & found it quite easy to put runs together. A little sl… Noisemaker59 Aug 4, 2019 59 views
KG Blues _ NoiseMaker59 __ at Third Man Recording Booth
Using the (cheap!) in store acoustic to record in the famous recording booth at the Nashville store… Noisemaker59 Jul 29, 2019 39 views
Making the Drop
Summertime = surf!! From the mini album "Hang 10 !" available at Bandcamp: https://noisemaker59.ban… Noisemaker59 Jul 7, 2019 38 views
Test run of #18 presented to Kid Congo Powers
A quick demo of my 18th build. A 3-stringer with a strat-style 4 pole pick-up. Played through a Fen… Noisemaker59 Jun 11, 2019 58 views
I'm Still Cramped (Human Fly)
My tribute to one of my FAVORITE bands. Lux & Ivy have opened my ears to tons of cool tunes tha… Noisemaker59 Jan 14, 2019 47 views
CBG#17 Test Run
Latest build...a 4-stringer that I just completed prior to going to see Deke Dickerson in concert.… Noisemaker59 Nov 13, 2018 56 views
Scary Situations
Played on my 13th build (!!)..the Teisco equipped Macanudo Portofino Cafe 3-stringer. Happy Hallowe… Noisemaker59 Oct 30, 2018 71 views
I Wanna Be Your Stooge
3-string cigar box guitar loaded with a '60s era Teisco pick-up. Fender Mustang I amp .... CRANKED… Noisemaker59 Sep 27, 2018 93 views
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Forum
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango 8 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods yesterday. 7 Replies 2 Likes
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 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
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 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
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 2 Likes
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 3 Likes
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 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 2 Likes
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 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
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 1 Like
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Do Measurements Matter?
Started by Jacob Shook in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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