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Free Cigar Box Tablature LibraryDid 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 |
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Music TheoryIs 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 |
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HelpHi 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 |
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on Sunday Reply by Korrigan |
HelpHi 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 |
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Happy HogmanayHappy Hogmanay to all builders and players worldwide. A confession - I have been studying, scrolling and scrutinising this website for arou… Started by Ian Boyd |
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Grounding a Tupelo TenorShow me y'alls Fix. Started by Ken Hope |
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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 |
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Dec 20, 2021 Reply by Cigar Man Mike |
CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2021CHRISTMAS 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 |
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Dec 20, 2021 Reply by smilingdog1 |
make a 3 string sound like a 6 stringSo, 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 |
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Tryin to stay in tuneHowdy, 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 |
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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 |
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Music Theory
Started by John Derrett in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Sam Blessing 22 minutes ago. 8 Replies 1 Like
Headless Guitar Project - a $100 eBay kit & Gitty pickups
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Competition outcomes???
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Surface Pickup too high?
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Truss Rods. Needed?
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Help
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6 pole PU
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Drill Bit for CB Gitty 1" Sound Hole Grommets
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Buzzing at floating bridge.
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Neck slot mistake
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Lace pickup prints
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Flipping the Box
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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
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 Dec 30, 2021. 3 Replies 1 Like
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
What's on your workbench?
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My first 3 string cigar box guitar
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Shedding a Tear for Dave Lynas
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CBG listed in the Sharper Image catalogue
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This is my first cigarbox guitar.
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