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The American Education System

Hey, guys.  I've never asked any of you for a favor but I am tonight.  If you are a parent with a kid in school, are in school yourself, or…

Started by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)

 6 Apr 24, 2010
Reply by chris ekelman

Calling Los Angeles Cigar Boxers

Hey everybody, I'm in Los Angeles on business and I was curious if anybody in the area (or familiar with the area) could recommend a great,…

Started by Doc Caution

 0 Apr 21, 2010

Movember

I realize this isn't CBG related. But it IS for a good cause. I have decided to join a global movement that is bringing much needed attent…

Started by Jacob Blackwood

 6 Apr 17, 2010
Reply by Gunny Bush

John Butler Trio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qih1HC-S7YE&feature=related John Butler Trio Just thought I would put you guys onto some Aussie Talent.…

Started by Peter Taylor

 4 Apr 16, 2010
Reply by Robert Edwin Keable

I need a retail store name.

I coundn't sleep at all last night due to dreaming of a name for my new retail shop. Any creative minds out there would be appreciated.   H…

Started by James Bush

 37 Apr 14, 2010
Reply by Hoov

A note of caution when your wares are publicly displayed,,,,,,,,,,,

Today I had a display set up in the hallway of our MALL where my instruments were securely hung on hooks ( if not lifted off the hook) This…

Started by Roger Martin

 11 Apr 6, 2010
Reply by Roger Martin

Moreland & Arbuckle CD competition! on CigarBoxGuitars.com

You chance to win the new "Moreland & Arbuckle" CD Rules: All you have to do is send us a photo of one of your Cigar Box Guitars and w…

Started by Tybee Guy

 0 Apr 5, 2010

New Tobacco Laws?

Are we going to run into trouble with the new anti tobacco laws ( depending on the laws wording) by building and selling CBG's or DB's ? A…

Started by Roger Martin

 8 Apr 3, 2010
Reply by Alan Roberts

How did you get started???

Hey all you at CBG Nation. I'm a newer member, (just signed up like a month ago), and have begun my 1st build already. I kind of stumbled i…

Started by Robert Christopher Hill

 14 Mar 30, 2010
Reply by Roger Martin

Check out the NEW http://cigarboxguitars.com website

Cigar Box Guitars - Join the RevolutionAll things Cigar Box Guitars. The home base for the Cigar Box Guitar community, Instruments, Players…

Started by Tybee Guy

 3 Mar 28, 2010
Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars

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Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray on Friday. 8 Replies

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Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Southern Ray on Friday. 6 Replies

Song lyrics for Steve's new song

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

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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

Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.

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