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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 January 4, 2015 at 9:36am

Hi Gary,  The meeting is at 1pm at the Strum Shop on Sunday, January 11th, 2015.  There has been some interest in buying Ukes, so bring them all, and line them up against the wall.

Comment by gary sheldon on January 3, 2015 at 9:13am

What time is the meeting on the 11th?  

I'll just want to do a short show and tell.

Photo of 3 guitars and a tall ship uke. 

Comment by gary sheldon on November 19, 2014 at 6:09am

I plan to be there.  Maybe with a "Tall Ship"  uke or two.

Hey Will.  I am getting more and more into ukes.  Would  like to talk to you at the meet in Jan.  You seem to be the Uke King around here.

I saw your post about CB Gitty necks using hanger bolts, but couldn't find the photo that accompanied it.

I posted a bunch of stuff on the Uke group.  

Comment by DUSTY HAWK on November 19, 2014 at 6:06am

thanx Will King,  l  probably will make it,  as far as my builds they are from all over the country ( none from abroad  yet ).....would like to meet ya......." let it slide "     p.s.   the group  on fb  is   The  beginner'z  box.............

Comment by Will King on November 19, 2014 at 5:56am

Hi Dusty....Your a bit away from Roseville, but many have traveled more to get to one of our meetings....Who is doing your building?  If you sound like a squished cat, than your one, maybe two steps above me, depending on who you ask.  I just got on Fbook, but can't find anything yet.  Hope to see you at our meeting on Jan 11th.

Comment by DUSTY HAWK on November 19, 2014 at 5:44am

mornin'  my name is Dusty,   l live in Windsor California,  new to the CBG  world......got my first one mid april of this year,  l now own  14.......don't build yet( soon)  sound like a mashed cat when l play......but l am hooked.   So glad to see maybe l have some new friends close...l  started a small group on facebook  called  The beginner'z  box........ a lot of fun.....hope to meet some of ya'  soon    " let it slide ".............dusty

Comment by Greg Roberts on November 18, 2014 at 10:54am

I will be there

Comment by Alan Garrett on November 17, 2014 at 12:41pm

I am planning on being there.  I will bring the bass I have been working on.  It should be done by then.  I am waiting on a Christmas present so I can rout out the pickup holes.

Comment by Will King on November 17, 2014 at 8:12am

Sunday, January 11, 2015 is the date for our next CBG meeting at the Strum Shop in Roseville.  Drop me a note on any demos or discussions you want for the meeting, so we can make plans.  I saw a xmas cookie can uke pic a few days ago with a candy cane painted neck, by Rob Uker, so save and bring your cookie tins and I will show you a quick and easy way to build a uke or git from a round tin.

The Happy Candy Cane

Comment by Will King on November 17, 2014 at 8:01am

We sold 16 CBU Kits and 14 people showed up to build them.  Thanks to Stu and the Gang at the Strum Shop in Roseville for selling the kits and giving us a place to meet.  We raised some money for Ukes for Schools and everyone had a great time. 

 

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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?

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Vista Bluegrass fest

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