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Well I am Impressed...old build resurfaces.Hi, Wow, I came across this whilst cruising the web. I built it quite a few years ago. I was amazed at the price it still commands. I'll ha… Started by Taffy Evans |
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Mar 30, 2022 Reply by ILL GREEN |
Cutting down the neck of a CBGDear All, Hello from the Isle of Wight in the UK. First a quick introduction: I have always loved music, particularly blues and country, bu… Started by Tim O'Flynn |
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Feb 11, 2022 Reply by Wichita Sam |
Fretted freatboards for saleHello I'm looking for someone preferably in Canada, due to shipping costs, that is selling fully fretted freatboards. Anybody out there?? Started by mugs |
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Aug 21, 2021 Reply by Lark Leazar |
3 & 4 string pickup for saleHi all I bought these (1 3 string and 1 4 string) pickups in the US a few years ago, I don't think I will be using them so if any one can u… Started by Robert Varcoe |
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NEW DIRECTIONS IN CBG. DEEP ambient tracks.Well, it's about time I did this, my FIRST official cbg release. For BANDCAMP FRIDAY. Recorded March 31, 2021 (with the exception of the fi… Started by Henry Strat-o-varius Lowman |
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May 27, 2021 Reply by Rich |
Are you looking for your first or next CBG?https://sadilahguitars.com/cigar-box-guitars Started by Chuck |
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TONS of Guitar Building Parts ~ clearing it all out!It has been years since I've built a guitar. Trying to turn it into a business fucked it up for me. I'm starting to get a hankering to bui… Started by Matte Resist |
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Aug 3, 2020 Reply by Matte Resist |
!!!Free!!! Cigar box guitar and accessories giveaway - Drawing is June 19th,2020If anyone is looking for a free cigar box guitar (and accessories), you can enter a drawing to win one. Here is the link to the giveaway in… Started by Steven M. Gerardi |
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Jun 15, 2020 Reply by Southern Ray |
Resonator Slide Cigar Box Guitar for saleNice 3 string slide with a resonator. Loud even without an amp. Made with a large Spanish cedar box. Has a piezo pickup. Comes with a padde… Started by David Hanson |
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May 4, 2020 Reply by David Hanson |
Cigar box guitar t shirtsHi guys, I’m designing and selling cigar box guitar t-shirts, if interested visit me at www.pixomanic.com thanks, Andy Started by Andy |
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Jul 31, 2019 Reply by Andy |
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String grounding
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Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
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What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
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Neck though corner
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What did I get for Christmas... Incentive, Inspiration Motivation.
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Truss rod length
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How can this CBG be so loud
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Plectrum
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Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
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Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
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Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
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I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started by BrianQ. in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Canjo pickups
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A Tribute
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Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
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Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
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Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
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Let’s talk Aeolian…
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Johnny Cash Tribute Song using Cigar Box Guitar - That Man Wore Back
"First class performance and videography Mella! I’m looking forward more of your work."
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Taff"
AGP's Vintage Zither Restoration Project
"Wow! Cool instrument to restore Alan. It’s a tuning extravaganza, certainly not for the…"
Vintage El Producto 4-Srting
"Oh yeah! Sweet CBG T-Gripped. A fine vintage box and a build worthy of it."
If You're Gonna Play in Texas (recorded at Billy Bob's) | Alabama cover
"Thanks Kale! I see you are handling the 7ths and minor chords the same way I am."
Devil in Disguise: 2-String Surf SLG License Plate Guitar (Not a Cigar Box Guitar)
"Thanks Kale and Uncle John! I do like the variety of songs that the Slingers choose. It definitely…"
⚡Electric Cigar Box Resonator⚡ Wooden Cover /Aluminum Cone Combo - Recording and sustain test
Trying to mix metal and wood on a reso - ran thru a budget Mustang Amp- from the webpage https://www.reddogguitars.com There is CBGs for sale and more cig...
Johnny Cash Tribute Song using Cigar Box Guitar - That Man Wore Back
This is an original song as a tribute to Johnny Cash who we adore and respect! We love the reason he wore black, in fact, “He wrote the song ‘Man in Black’ t...
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