#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!

Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts (2,153)

Sort by:

Featured Discussions

Free Cigar Box Tablature Library

Did you know there is a fast-growing collection of FREE tablature for 3-string cigar box guitars over at CBN's sister site www.CigarBoxGuit…

Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" BakerLatest Reply

Discussions	Replies	Latest Activity
Music Theory Is there a site from which I can download a book o music theory? I have started to get interested in this side of things, and find it helpf… Started by John Derrett	9	on Sunday Reply by Poorness Studios
Help Hi everybody i seem to have created a problem for myself by making a three string guitar with a 30" scale it seemed like a good idea at the… Started by Raymond Grimmitt	4	Jan 15 Reply by Korrigan
Help Hi everybody i seem to have created a problem for myself by making a three string guitar with a 30" scale it seemed like a good idea at the… Started by Raymond Grimmitt	0	Jan 15
Happy Hogmanay Happy Hogmanay to all builders and players worldwide. A confession - I have been studying, scrolling and scrutinising this website for arou… Started by Ian Boyd	0	Dec 31
Grounding a Tupelo Tenor Show me y'alls Fix. Started by Ken Hope	1	Dec 29, 2021 Reply by BrianQ.
Water Song... I can't seem to post this directly so I uploaded it to YouTube... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViScpW9uNFM If you're not a fan of Hot t… Started by Jim Saraceno	3	Dec 20, 2021 Reply by Cigar Man Mike
CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2021 CHRISTMAS 2021 For any of the new folks here on the Nation every Christmas we compile a FREE DOWNLOAD ALBUM of Seasonal songs played, c… Started by Slowpaw Steve T	24	Dec 20, 2021 Reply by smilingdog1
make a 3 string sound like a 6 string So, firstly, Im not associated with this product but I stumbled on something that can fill out the sound of your CBG chords. It's called a… Started by rob muller	0	Nov 7, 2021
Tryin to stay in tune Howdy, I've been pickin a lotta years on regular guitar. I'd like to think I have a good touch. My GBG I can't keep in tune no mater what I… Started by Big D	31	Nov 4, 2021 Reply by Taffy Evans
Anyone in or near Fayetteville, NC area building CBG’s? other than me. Hello, anyone in the Fayetteville, NC area building CBG’s?other than me. Thanks……..Jack Started by Jack Gray	3	Oct 29, 2021 Reply by Jack Gray

‹ Previous
1
2
3
…
216
Next ›

Welcome to
Cigar Box Nation

Sign Up
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.

Forum

Is it OK to use a hardtail bridge on a fretless 3 string acoustic?

Started by Mel Cooke in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mel Cooke 5 hours ago. 7 Replies 1 Like

Competition outcomes???

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Poorness Studios on Sunday. 7 Replies 1 Like

Music Theory

Started by John Derrett in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Poorness Studios on Sunday. 9 Replies 1 Like

Truss Rods. Needed?

Started by ILL GREEN in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Saturday. 14 Replies 0 Likes

Download These One-String Fiddle Plans from 1907

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by evanmars Jan 21. 1 Reply 1 Like

Headless Guitar Project - a $100 eBay kit & Gitty pickups

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Johnny Deck Jan 20. 6 Replies 5 Likes

Surface Pickup too high?

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jerry Gibson Jan 18. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Help

Started by Raymond Grimmitt in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Korrigan Jan 15. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Help

Started by Raymond Grimmitt in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Jan 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes

6 pole PU

Started by Tim Pannabecker in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 10. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Question

Started by TC DeVeau in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Jan 9. 8 Replies 1 Like

Drill Bit for CB Gitty 1" Sound Hole Grommets

Started by Mark Ballard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Grandpa Jan 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Buzzing at floating bridge.

Started by Sam Blessing in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jan 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Neck slot mistake

Started by Nicholas Finn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 4. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Lace pickup prints

Started by A.D.EKER in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER Jan 4. 28 Replies 3 Likes

Flipping the Box

Started by Steven Adler in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 3. 5 Replies 1 Like

2021 Throwback Holiday Build-Off Contest!

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by A.D.EKER Jan 1. 77 Replies 7 Likes

Happy Hogmanay

Started by Ian Boyd in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Dec 31. 0 Replies 2 Likes

Grounding a Tupelo Tenor

Started by Ken Hope in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 29, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Greetings

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Nayeb Gofs Dec 28, 2021. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Blog Posts

"Little Fish" Project

Posted by Steve Bookout on January 22, 2022 at 11:12pm 0 Comments 1 Like

How to add photos?

Posted by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 1:19pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

My first 3 string cigar box guitar

Posted by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 1:16pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Shedding a Tear for Dave Lynas

Posted by Poorness Studios on December 20, 2021 at 8:30pm 4 Comments 3 Likes

CBG listed in the Sharper Image catalogue

Posted by Charred on December 8, 2021 at 7:28pm 5 Comments 0 Likes

Latest Activity

A.D.EKER commented on Troy Eckstein's photo

Lap steel bender

"Loud & Clear Troy ! much abliged !"

29 minutes ago

A.D.EKER commented on Troy Eckstein's photo

More lap bender

"I see now its not the G but the B string! and you tune C6 Western Swing or the E7?"

30 minutes ago

A.D.EKER commented on Troy Eckstein's photo

The lap bender

"Thanks troy for the insight on that , you did just the one G string Oke! like the Telecaster…"

37 minutes ago

Mel Cooke replied to Mel Cooke's discussion Is it OK to use a hardtail bridge on a fretless 3 string acoustic?

5 hours ago

Doug Thorsvik commented on Uncle John's photo

Music trivia. Who gets this one?

"It’s in the Slingers Songbook Guys! One step ahead of you."

5 hours ago

BrianQ. liked Gary O'slide's video

Gary O'Slide Mississippi Boy promo - New album 2022

6 hours ago

BrianQ. commented on Gary O'slide's video

Gary O'Slide Mississippi Boy promo - New album 2022

"Ditto!!"

6 hours ago

Troy Eckstein posted photos

8 hours ago

Greg Richmond joined Andy Stone's group

CBG wiring & electronics.

Want to plug that thing in? Here's a place to share ideas about pickups (Both magnetic and piezo)…See More

8 hours ago

638 Comments 40 Likes

Korrigan replied to Mel Cooke's discussion Is it OK to use a hardtail bridge on a fretless 3 string acoustic?

"How did it turn out Mel? I'm about to build with the same box and it seems to be covered in…"

9 hours ago

3 String Blues commented on BUGGSY's photo

CIGAR BOX BART

"thats wonderful!"

9 hours ago

Darryl Tuttle commented on Uncle John's photo

Music trivia. Who gets this one?

"I used to work at this place that whenever you asked for a day off, they wanted a phone number for…"

10 hours ago

RSS

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Add a Panel-Mount Gain to a C. B. Gitty Amp Board

Cigar Box Guitar Building Tip: Neck Reinforcement with Humbuckers

A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Make a Straight Headstock

Cigar Box Ukulele Kit Assembly Guide

Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building guide by Joshua Gayou

“Open A” AEA Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open E” EBE Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open D” DAD Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open G” GDG Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

Diatonic (Dulcimer-Style) Fretting – What it is, How and Why to Use It

More…

Events

18th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival

June 4, 2022 from 11am to 8pm – Huntsville, AL
0 Comments 0 Likes

Music

© 2022 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Powered by

Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service

Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Cigar Box Nation.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Sign in to chat!

Scroll \uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->