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CBG in CALIFORNIA

Location: The Golden State
Members: 104
Latest Activity: Mar 31, 2023

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This is a Group for anyone living in the great state of California, who builds, plays, or is just a fan of Cigar Box Guitars, and similar Handmade instruments. If you don't want to say exactly where you live, just say Northern, Southern, etc. I want to be abreast of any major gatherings...this summer is out, for me, but maybe next....
Stop in an stake yer claim, pardner! .....

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im a bit new myself

Started by BlueBird J. Last reply by Mike Simpson Jan 23, 2019. 1 Reply

Hi everyone I been here for about a week I li 've in California down in Turlock, I'm currently trying to build a cbg, I'm left handed and like playing guitar and ukulele, I love most any good music

shootin the bull in cali

Started by BlueBird J. Last reply by Will King Mar 14, 2018. 1 Reply

hey guys hows every one been doing, anything new or exciting happeningContinue

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What area are you from?

Started by Stogie Guitars (Dave). Last reply by Mike Simpson Feb 28, 2018. 23 Replies

hello all. my name is Dave Schmittle, Stogie Guitars. I've been building since 2008. as of late I have'nt built more than a couple a year. (I have 4 kids, no real time) but I make time when I can.I…Continue

Vista Bluegrass fest

Started by Joe "Mojo" Devine. Last reply by Joe "Mojo" Devine Aug 19, 2013. 1 Reply

Hi all,    Hoping to meet up with some folks this weekend. In Vista, at the Antique Gas and Live Steam Engine Museum. Apparently it is a good time for all.Looking forward to some funJoe Mojo devineContinue

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Comment by Will King on November 14, 2014 at 8:19am

CBU Kits ready for the workshop at the Strum Shop on Sunday, 16th.

Comment by Paul L. Hanz on September 30, 2014 at 8:01am

And Gary; Thanks for the pictures!

Comment by Paul L. Hanz on September 30, 2014 at 8:00am

Thanks to Will & everyone there at the Strum Shop for putting this together and thanks to all the performers and show & tell participants.  It is great to see this Art/Hobby active in the area.  I'm from Manteca, and trying to learn all I can about building instruments like CBG's & CBU(ukeleles) in particular.  Would love a collaborator/partner in crime, so to speak. By the way there were some really nice builds there for show.  I was re-inspired!

Comment by Greg Roberts on September 30, 2014 at 3:23am

Gary thanks for taking the pictures, it was nice to meet you

Comment by gary sheldon on September 29, 2014 at 11:10am

Will,

  Thanks for putting on the show.  It was well worth the trip.  Here are a few photos.  See you next time. 

Comment by Rich on September 27, 2014 at 1:10pm

I will be there tomorrow with my latest CBGs and a couple newly assembled amplifiers. Looking forward to stealing some great ideas for future projects.

Comment by gary sheldon on September 26, 2014 at 7:12am

Will,

I like your uke kit.

Hopefully I will be able to see it on Sunday.   I may have a suggestion on the tuner placement.

Gary

Comment by Will King on September 25, 2014 at 9:35am

The cigar box ukulele kit is finished.  I have one built and one in kit form.  Takes a lot more time to do than I expected, so I have to think about a price.  I will bring the kit to the meeting on Sunday.

Comment by gary sheldon on September 21, 2014 at 3:28pm

Thanks, Will.  That is helpful.

Comment by Will King on September 21, 2014 at 3:19pm

Directions to The Strum Shop

408 Roseville Square
Roseville, CA 95678

thestrumshop.com

Directions:  I-80 east of Sacramento (towards Reno);  Take the Douglas Blvd WEST exit;  Thru the light at Harding Blvd;  past the gas station on the right and turn Right into the shopping center;  The Strum Shop is about ½ way down on the left side, just past the Grocery Outlet Market.

I just got back from Burning Uke, where I gave a workshop on CB Ukes for the 4th year in a row.  3 Years with only my CBUs but this year, 3 CBUs, 1 CBAmp, and 1 Soprano length CB 5 String Banjo.  I am doing some good out there!

I'll post more about next Sundays meeting in a day or two.

 

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im a bit new myself

Started by BlueBird J. Last reply by Mike Simpson Jan 23, 2019. 1 Reply

shootin the bull in cali

Started by BlueBird J. Last reply by Will King Mar 14, 2018. 1 Reply

What area are you from?

Started by Stogie Guitars (Dave). Last reply by Mike Simpson Feb 28, 2018. 23 Replies

Vista Bluegrass fest

Started by Joe "Mojo" Devine. Last reply by Joe "Mojo" Devine Aug 19, 2013. 1 Reply

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Started by BenBob. Last reply by Laurie Lee Campbell Feb 6, 2011. 1 Reply

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