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CBG in CALIFORNIA

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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 0 Likes

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 0 Likes

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 1 Like

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 0 Likes

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 gary sheldon on April 2, 2015 at 12:30pm: JFR P.S.

That ply JFR box never did sound very good. Kinda rattly.

Comment by gary sheldon on April 2, 2015 at 12:27pm: Preparing for a body transplant. I always disliked this cheesy plywood JFR box. I only put it on because it is big. I recently found a real nice JFR box, about the same size but with real nice wood sides. I will install it upside down because the ply on the bottom is thinner than the top.

Comment by gary sheldon on April 2, 2015 at 12:22pm: Cloamping setup to glue fretboard to neck. If there are any frets that aren't completely set, they will be now.

Comment by gary sheldon on March 30, 2015 at 7:24pm: A few photos from the Roseville Strum Shop meet on Mar 29. Bear with me I am having a hord time with the image link.

Comment by gary sheldon on March 23, 2015 at 10:31am: Will, I can take a few Rocky Patel and Java off your hands. Also anything really large.

See you Sunday.

Comment by Will King on March 23, 2015 at 7:26am: My eyes are bigger than my.....I got too many boxes that I will never use myself, so I have some FREE BOXES to give away at the CBG Meeting this Sunday, March 29th. 11-Rough wood surface, mostly Kristoff; 6 each Java and G&G, nice but mostly made of Masonite; 16 Chateau Fuente, paper top 9.9X9.5X1.5; 12 Rocky Patel, Black wood 9.5X7.5X2.25. If you want some, just leave me a message and pick them up at the meeting.

Comment by Will King on March 10, 2015 at 6:38am: Hi Antonio....Sorry about what?

Comment by 14 buck bass (aka antonio) on March 10, 2015 at 5:30am: Im sorry Will.

Comment by 14 buck bass (aka antonio) on March 10, 2015 at 5:29am: Gary travis and I would like to come, and join in and also pitch in on some show and tell stuff anything in particular needed.

Comment by Will King on March 9, 2015 at 10:44am: Hi Gary, I will put you on the list for show & tell. No extra bags. I don't have any Undercrowns right now, but I will keep my eyes open for you.