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3 string tunings

Hi All, What 3 string tunings can you suggest I am using AEA but would like to experiment with others. Is there any simple way of working o…

Started by Sherb

 4 Jul 23, 2009
Reply by Doc Oakroot

finding a cigar box

hello, first post. i have just started my first cigar box guitar, but i have a problem. does any one know where i can get a suitable cigar…

Started by william taylor

 2 Jul 22, 2009
Reply by BT Cohosh

NEW BLOG!

Hey people, I have a new blog with emphasis on my graphic design, if you wish to follow: My Bliggity Blog

Started by Anderson

 0 Jul 21, 2009

Okay... Which Sounds & works the " best"?

Okay folks- I've seen yall do the resonator facing up, down and none at all... Which in your opinion- and experience- gives the " best" sou…

Started by kelly pratt

 6 Jul 21, 2009
Reply by kelly pratt

Lacquer/shellac versus Polyurethane

Thoughts? Lacquer/shellac is hear is more traditional. Tho I've been using PolyU for a while now. Any preferences? -Wes

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

 7 Jul 21, 2009
Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

My latest creation

This is an Acid CBG that has the laminated neck I was experimenting with. I eventually just taped it off and used white spray paint for the…

Started by Dan Sleep

 3 Jul 20, 2009
Reply by Roosterman

Resonator Plans---

Hi all- Wondering if anyone has a plan/sketch/ photos of how to build a resonator-style cigbox? Thanks yall! kp- Melbourne, Fla

Started by kelly pratt

 6 Jul 20, 2009
Reply by kelly pratt

What happened to the Joker?

Our host of the Joker Cigar Box Cigar Podcast is missing from our members list. His website appears to be hacked. I emailed him directly bu…

Started by Tim Norman

 3 Jul 20, 2009
Reply by Kevin Sprague (Knotlenny)

some kind of hanger

I saw a pic or a post on here were someone used a picture hanger or plate hanger, or something like that for a tailpiece. I have looked but…

Started by Dan Sleep

 4 Jul 19, 2009
Reply by Dan Sleep

deep blues festival

I have no affiliation for this festival other than this will be the first year i will miss it. which saddens me because it's like a family…

Started by Anderson

 7 Jul 19, 2009
Reply by weinerdog

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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.

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