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New here, just saying hello

Hey everyone, I stumbled upon the cigar box guitar several months back after reading about Luther Dickinson online while I was bored out of…

Started by Michael Clark

 7 Oct 16, 2009
Reply by Eric Porter

Losing your Mojo

Hey all, I was feelin pretty bad lately (should be great blues feed) due to some shit thats going on in my life and wasnt realy playing mu…

Started by Bluesdog

 24 Oct 16, 2009
Reply by Hip Bone Bellaire

Just in case you hadnt seen...

Seasick Steve on Jools Holland - with a song about his Diddley Bow - complete with instructions on how to make one (all played to a Bo Didd…

Started by gugug

 7 Oct 15, 2009
Reply by Tam Givens

reso cone

is there any place to buy a small reso cone 4 inch or so . something that will fit in a std cigar box.

Started by Buffalo John

 4 Oct 15, 2009
Reply by Wray

Boxes in VA

Anyone know of a place to get cigar boxes in Virginia? For reference I'm a little less than an hour from Williamsburg. Thanks, Sam

Started by Sam

 10 Oct 15, 2009
Reply by Michael Clark

Help with a 12 string please.

Hi, I have made a few CBGs and usually opt for a recycled 6string neck. I fix this by making a neck pocket out of 2 layers of wood with a…

Started by David L.

 6 Oct 15, 2009
Reply by Wray

sunburst how to?

I was wondering if anyone has another method for creating the sunburst look besides the spray paint one. I can't paint well and have no pla…

Started by Matt Philip

 18 Oct 15, 2009
Reply by J. K.

Wood for the neck

I'm really new to CBGs, and am currently gathering supplies to make my first cbg. Does anyone know of a good place to buy 2x1 lumber?

Started by kyle clark

 12 Oct 15, 2009
Reply by Tim

Last call for tracks for the International Revolution podcast!!

The cbg revolution that began in the States has swept the globe for the past few years. For the past year, with the exception of a few, I h…

Started by Joker

 2 Oct 15, 2009
Reply by Joker

Bridge angle

Why is the bridge on a guitar not perpendicular to the strings? And how does one figure out what angle it should be at on our home made bui…

Started by Brendan deVallance

 17 Oct 14, 2009
Reply by Mark Melchior

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