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Cigar Box Nation Worldly AdventureAs a result of becoming a member of this site we have all had the pleasure of meeting friends from places other than where we live (as well… Started by Delvero |
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Sep 29, 2009 Reply by JUJU |
Where's all the HOT cbg ladies?!?!?!Just kidding, I have a hot little tamale at home that keeps me happy. It's funny, though. Every so often I'll catch a posting or a photo o… Started by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) |
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Sep 29, 2009 Reply by Diydc |
How long do piezo's live?Hi all, I'm another newbie here and most of the way through my first build. I just got to the stage where I need to seal up the lid of my b… Started by Julian Perry |
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Sep 29, 2009 Reply by Julian Perry |
NewbieI just ordered my first cigar box off of ebay, and I am absolutely stoked about buildng a resonator. I can't wait until it comes to see wha… Started by Converted Stratslinger |
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Sep 29, 2009 Reply by Stacey |
Help with Canjo design ....I have a couple of kids that have been hounding me to make them something. They are pretty young and I don't want to discourage them I am t… Started by Jim Mitchell |
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Sep 29, 2009 Reply by Jim Mitchell |
Wood Stain helpI plan on staining my CBG neck soon but im not sure what to use...Ive been told certain kinds will make the wood rise or make the wood beco… Started by Casey jones |
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Sep 29, 2009 Reply by Ghostwitch |
Finger-plucking-cherry-picking-minty-freshening-first buildHi folks Well, I’ve pretty much finished my first build, and despite the lady’s neck being warped, the fact that she's highly strung, whin… Started by Erik Ryman |
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Sep 29, 2009 Reply by Erik Ryman |
SSSSHHHHH! Don't let Kenni Lee Burgess or Shane Speal see this....I know some of you built these 3-string guitars thinking 6 was too many...then we, I mean You got to thinking... dang, 3 is a bunch too! We… Started by Jkevn |
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Sep 28, 2009 Reply by Wichita Sam |
Hi new guyhi My name is Tim and im from central arkansas. i have been seeing cigar box guitar on the net for a while and a few in person. and have be… Started by Tim |
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Sep 28, 2009 Reply by Cogdell boy (Robert J.) |
Help with Humbucker Wiring?I just picked up some BC Rich Humbuckers that appear to have one wire coming from each of them. I'm used to using piezo's that have two wir… Started by MJohnson |
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Are metal frets necessary?
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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crossover guitar.
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
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VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
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Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
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Tune up songs
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Duel output jacks
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No Harmonics
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Camera suggestions?
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
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Guitar for the grandson
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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