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All Events in Big Al's Pub and Grubberia (12)
June 2Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting for 6/2/18
June 2, 2018 from 10am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia The next Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting, #29, will be Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 11:00 am to 2:00+ pm at Big Al's Pub & Grubberia, 9306 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28227, 704-567-2333. It's… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, meeting, #29
July 7Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting for 7/7/18
July 7, 2018 from 11am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia The next Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting, #30, will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 11:00 am to 2:00+ pm at Big Al's Pub & Grubberia, 9306 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28227, 704-567-2333. It's… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, montly, meeting
September 1Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting for 9/1/18
September 1, 2018 from 11am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia As per our usual practice, we will be meeting the 1st Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018 even though it is Labor Day weekend. Our last meeting on Aug. 4, 2018 attracted 10 builder/musicians and several patrons/s… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, meeting, #32
October 6Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting #33
October 6, 2018 from 11am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia We started out discussing the various Cigar Box Guitar builds. The jam was casual and covered our songs and 4 keys. We are sounding better. The next Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting, #33, will be… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, monthly, meeting
November 3Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting #34
November 3, 2018 from 11am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia At our last meeting on Oct. 6, 2018 we had a new guest, Bradley, interested in building and playing a CBG. We started our meeting talking about some of the guitars the members brought. Our discussi… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, meeting, #34
December 1Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting #35
December 1, 2018 from 11am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia The next Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting, #35, will be Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 11:00 am to 2:00+ pm at Big Al's Pub & Grubberia, 9306 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28227, 704-567-2333. I… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, meeting, #35
February 2Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting #37
February 2, 2019 from 11am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia The next Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting, #37, will be Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 11:00 am to 2:00+ pm at Big Al's Pub & Grubberia, 9306 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28227, 704-567-2333. I… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, meeting, #37
March 2Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting #38
March 2, 2019 from 11am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia The next Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting, #38, will be Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 11:00 am to 2:00+ pm at Big Al's Pub & Grubberia, 9306 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28227, 704-567-2333. It's… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, meeting, #38
April 6Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting #39
April 6, 2019 from 11am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia In the notes about our last meeting, I forgot to mention that Greg brought his new music endeavor, a Rogue RM-100A A-Style mandolin, adding an interesting twist to our Jam. Let me know, if anyone kno… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, meeting, #39
May 4Saturday
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Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting #40
May 4, 2019 from 10am to 2pm – Big Al's Pub and Grubberia The next Carolinas Box Guitar Club meeting, #40, will be Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 11:00 am to 2:00+ pm in the back room at Big Al's Pub & Grubberia, 9306 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28227, 704… Organized by Uncle Fred | Type: carolinas, box, guitar, club, meeting, #40
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
String grounding
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by John B Treutlein 9 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
New member with a new build nearly done
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans 10 hours ago. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Guitar Rack
Started by Jim Booth in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Jim Booth yesterday. 7 Replies 1 Like
DYI Box
Started by Jerry Draper in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by John B Treutlein yesterday. 12 Replies 1 Like
Tutorial of weed eater used for strings on bass
Started by Anthony adams in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Anthony adams yesterday. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Affordable and easy designs for youth group
Started by Mark in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Thursday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig on Thursday. 6 Replies 1 Like
Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Wednesday. 20 Replies 3 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Wednesday. 8 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President Jan 28. 2 Replies 1 Like
Steel String Tenor Uke: soundboard & truss questions
Started by Luke H in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What did I get for Christmas... Incentive, Inspiration Motivation.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jan 11. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Truss rod length
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Jan 7. 8 Replies 0 Likes
How can this CBG be so loud
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Plectrum
Started by Engblom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 26, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Dec 25, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Dec 25, 2022. 8 Replies 6 Likes
Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started by BrianQ. in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Canjo pickups
Started by David Blackburn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Byrd Franklin Dec 22, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
A Tribute
Posted by Ghostbuttons on January 15, 2023 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
Posted by Cigar Box Nation on October 13, 2022 at 11:00am 33 Comments 6 Likes
Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on October 3, 2022 at 2:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 2:00am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Let’s talk Aeolian…
Posted by BrianQ. on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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Johnny Cash Tribute Song using Cigar Box Guitar - That Man Wore Back
"First class performance and videography Mella! I’m looking forward more of your work."
"Haha, I had every faith in you.
Taff"
AGP's Vintage Zither Restoration Project
"Wow! Cool instrument to restore Alan. It’s a tuning extravaganza, certainly not for the…"
Vintage El Producto 4-Srting
"Oh yeah! Sweet CBG T-Gripped. A fine vintage box and a build worthy of it."
If You're Gonna Play in Texas (recorded at Billy Bob's) | Alabama cover
"Thanks Kale! I see you are handling the 7ths and minor chords the same way I am."
Devil in Disguise: 2-String Surf SLG License Plate Guitar (Not a Cigar Box Guitar)
"Thanks Kale and Uncle John! I do like the variety of songs that the Slingers choose. It definitely…"
⚡Electric Cigar Box Resonator⚡ Wooden Cover /Aluminum Cone Combo - Recording and sustain test
Trying to mix metal and wood on a reso - ran thru a budget Mustang Amp- from the webpage https://www.reddogguitars.com There is CBGs for sale and more cig...
Johnny Cash Tribute Song using Cigar Box Guitar - That Man Wore Back
This is an original song as a tribute to Johnny Cash who we adore and respect! We love the reason he wore black, in fact, “He wrote the song ‘Man in Black’ t...
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