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VIDEO: Building a 2x4 Snare Drum

Welcome to 2x4 Month!  Here's a project we found in the interwebs to inspire.  Make sure to check out our 2x4 Challenge Contest and enter…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 1 May 2, 2017
Reply by Jim Morris

Man Builds Acoustic Telecaster From Single 2x4 Plank

Carmichael Workshop built this acoustic version of a Fender Telecaster using a single 8-foot 2x4 for a woodworking 2x4 Competition.  See…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 8 May 2, 2017
Reply by Cigar Box Nation

INSANE INSTRUMENT VIDEOS: Nikki D's 2x4 guitar and Terry "Mojo" Johnson's pitchfork guitar

Here's your insane viral videos of the week!  We've got instruments made by 2x4's and pitchforks. Video #1 features Sacred Steel phenom,…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 2 Apr 25, 2017
Reply by Dave B

Hymn For Her debuts new video: "Milkweed"

Hymn For Her are back with a brand new video, "Milkweed."   Cigar box guitarist/singer, Lucy Tight tells us "this track features some psyc…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 0 Apr 24, 2017

Robert Randolph Rocks Out on a 2x4 Lap Steel Guitar

It was one of those magical things that could only happen at the NAMM Musical Instrument Convention in California:  Sacred Steel legend, Ro…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 10 Apr 12, 2017
Reply by Mike Capotorto

Playing Slide Blues on Cigar Box Guitar: These are the basics. Start here!

Here's the basics for playing slide blues on your three-string cigar box guitar!  Shane Speal breaks it down using the Open G (GDG) tuning…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 10 Apr 10, 2017
Reply by Chuck H.

Guitar Builder Profile: Interview with Scott Griepentrog of Magic Music Mill Cigar Box Guitars

Huntsville, AL guitar builder, Scott Griepentrog was interviewed by Shane Speal at the 2017 New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival as part o…

Started by Cigar Box Nation Official

 0 Apr 3, 2017

One Finger Lesson: "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" (Patty Loveless & Brad Paisley) for 3-string cigar box guitar

Glenn Watt of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply returns with another country cover for one-finger cigar box guitar playing.  We love these lessons…

Started by Cigar Box Nation Official

 2 Mar 28, 2017
Reply by Alan Dillard

Free Plans: Build Your Own Cheese Box Banjo Plans - from 1893! PDF download

We have just discovered another set of historic plans as part of Cigar Box Nation's ongoing research to archive homemade folk instruments.…

Started by Cigar Box Nation Official

 0 Mar 28, 2017

One Finger Lesson: "Yesterday" by the Beatles - Video + TAB

It has been said that The Beatles' classic song, Yesterday is the world's most covered tune.  Glenn Watt of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply has…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

 1 Mar 25, 2017
Reply by Zak Davis

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Are metal frets necessary?

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Song lyrics for Steve's new song

Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Apr 25. 4 Replies

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Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango Apr 22. 4 Replies

Busking Songs...

Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies

Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design

Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies

crossover guitar.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies

Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies

Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?

Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies

just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply

VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply

Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies

No Harmonics

Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies

Camera suggestions?

Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies

CBG site issues, continued.

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies

Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies

Guitar for the grandson

Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies

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Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments

Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)

Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment

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