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I cant help myself...as a rule. Hi, just a bit of useless information. I always find that when I have to measure something the rule or tape is always on another bench, mac… Started by Taffy Evans	1	Nov 26 Reply by Uncle John
LPG Plates and flat pick ups Just finishing a License plate guitar for someone and noticed that the pick up magnets do not stick to the plate? I'm going to use the pick… Started by Robbie	2	Nov 22 Reply by Priit Tamm
Squaring the neck I was wondering how most of you square up the neck coming out of the box? Im working on a padron box thats a little un square. I have the… Started by Fantacone Box Works	16	Nov 19 Reply by Taffy Evans
Flipping the Box I have a few Artero Fuente boxes that have the pressed paper lids. I was wondering about using the bottom of the box for the sound board. … Started by Steven Adler	3	Nov 16 Reply by JD
Anyone ever made the 5-string mandolin that there are plans for here? Has anyone made the mandolin based on the plans found here, https://cigarboxnation.com/page/5-string-cigar-box-mandolin I've been thinking… Started by Sam Brown	6	Nov 14 Reply by BrianQ.
Who are you watching on YouTube? Hello All, I'm new to this site and always looking to learn from what's out there on YouTube and here as well. Some have lessons on playing… Started by Jack Gray	7	Nov 7 Reply by Timothy Hunter
Completed Builds I started builds of four CBGs about 5 years ago when I had a couple weeks between jobs and was trying to find cheap projects to keep me bus… Started by ThePracticalPeasant	6	Nov 5 Reply by Derek Waters
Finally finished: 6 String Broom handle Cigar Box you guys have heard me talk about this thing already, so I'll just give the new details of the finished project. I sprayed the body and the… Started by JP Lace Master	2	Oct 29 Reply by JP Lace Master
Licence plates This may be a dumb question, but are licence plates suitable soundboards for an acoustic CBG? Any tips would be gratefully accepted. Started by Michael Myers	15	Oct 22 Reply by Carl Floyd
Minimum Required Tools? Hello, I've recently acquired some wonderful cigar boxes from various places, and ukulele necks, machine heads, bridges etc from MGB. What… Started by Mike P	6	Oct 15 Reply by Charred

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CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2021

Started by Slowpaw Steve T in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by RTZGUITARS 15 hours ago. 9 Replies 5 Likes

2021 Throwback Holiday Build-Off Contest!

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by smilingdog1 20 hours ago. 44 Replies 6 Likes

I cant help myself...as a rule.

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Uncle John Nov 26. 1 Reply 4 Likes

LPG Plates and flat pick ups

Started by Robbie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Priit Tamm Nov 22. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Squaring the neck

Started by Fantacone Box Works in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 19. 16 Replies 1 Like

120 Year Old Cigar Box Guitar - "The Horse's Bridle"

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles Nov 17. 0 Replies 4 Likes

Flipping the Box

Started by Steven Adler in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JD Nov 16. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Anyone ever made the 5-string mandolin that there are plans for here?

Started by Sam Brown in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 14. 6 Replies 0 Likes

make a 3 string sound like a 6 string

Started by rob muller in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Nov 7. 0 Replies 3 Likes

Who are you watching on YouTube?

Started by Jack Gray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Nov 7. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Completed Builds

Started by ThePracticalPeasant in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Derek Waters Nov 5. 6 Replies 4 Likes

Tryin to stay in tune

Started by Big D in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 4. 31 Replies 0 Likes

Finally finished: 6 String Broom handle Cigar Box

Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JP Lace Master Oct 29. 2 Replies 2 Likes

Anyone in or near Fayetteville, NC area building CBG’s? other than me.

Started by Jack Gray in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Jack Gray Oct 29. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Licence plates

Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Oct 22. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Dave passed away on Friday AM, 9/17/21. Thanks for all the well-wishers before and after his passing.

Started by Uncle John in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Anthony adams Oct 19. 63 Replies 14 Likes

Music Theory

Started by John Derrett in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ian Nolan Oct 19. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Pickup mounted in pan

Started by Terry Brennan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Oct 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Shane Speal's Wood Shop Diary: The Essence of the Blues

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by MadGomer Oct 15. 4 Replies 9 Likes

Minimum Required Tools?

Started by Mike P in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Charred Oct 15. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Blog Posts

This is my first cigarbox guitar.

Posted by Dale Armstrong on December 3, 2021 at 2:47pm 0 Comments 1 Like

Uncle Enos CBG Banjo Build

Posted by Greg on November 29, 2021 at 7:24pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

A SPECIAL CB GITTY COUNTRY ROADS BANJO

Posted by the anonymous pick on November 21, 2021 at 10:15pm 3 Comments 4 Likes

To Reach the Chord

Posted by Rich on November 12, 2021 at 10:20am 0 Comments 1 Like

Seasonal build contest?

Posted by smilingdog1 on October 29, 2021 at 9:20am 9 Comments 0 Likes

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#23 Shovel

Shovel with GDG tuning. Great for sliding and rocking!

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CB Gitty Throwback Holiday Build Contest Entry.

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CB Gitty Throwback Holiday Build Contest Entry.

"nicely done video and beautiful build John"

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Gutbucketeer (Jim Bunch) commented on Will Carter's group Cigar Box Basses

"Try this https://www.danielharper.org/yauu/2019/07/washtub-bass/"

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Wade commented on 3 String Blues's video

1940's Kamaka Cigar Box Ukulele - Hawaii uke history

"Nice find! I bet Bill Jehle could help you get some more info on this beauty!"

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BrianQ. commented on Will Carter's group Cigar Box Basses

"Wade, that link’s not working?"

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Wade commented on Will Carter's group Cigar Box Basses

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Skiffle cigar box guitar

"Just bought the Garcia & Garcia beveled top box the other day. I was wondering about the neck…"

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Only took 2 1/2 years!22.5 scale 12 fret. Flame Malpe neck Maple back and sides. Spruce top. jumbo…

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“Open G” GDG Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

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Events

New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival

January 13, 2022 at 7pm to January 15, 2022 at 11:45pm – Bamboulas
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18th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival

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