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"Songs Inside The Box"Got my copy of the DVD yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Really let's you know what kind of "crazies" we deal with around… Started by Paul Doug |
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Nov 17, 2009 Reply by Graham |
Do Atheist sing the Blues about the Devil?OK I know this is stupid but last night I was wondering do Atheist sing the Blues about the Devil.. Or go to the Cross Roads and make a dea… Started by Hip Bone Bellaire |
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Nov 13, 2009 Reply by Mongo_Slade |
Video Debunk------Double Bass?Here is a video of Rihard Johnston playing, it sounds like to me he has some sort of a double bass set up, his bass has a spring board effe… Started by Jerryrig240 |
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Nov 12, 2009 Reply by Jkevn |
What is your music influence and what does your music sound like the most?I play the guitar, the blues comes out, I play the drums, rock comes out. My feet and my hands are confused with each other. What are some… Started by Jerryrig240 |
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One man band drumingHey ya'll......it's been a while since i have posted, kinda took a break for a little bit. Needless to say, I still check out new vids on t… Started by Jerryrig240 |
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Nov 7, 2009 Reply by Anderson |
JOHNNY LOWEBOW, CUZN WILDWEED ROCK RICHMOND NOV 28, 2009It's the THIRD annual Post-Turkey Apocalyptic Goat Sushi CBG Freak-out featuring special guests THE VAPOR RHINOS and lots of other ... surp… Started by Wildweed |
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Nov 4, 2009 Reply by HENRY LOWMAN |
CBGs revitalized my interest in playing "regular" guitarAnyone else? I hadn't picked up my 6-string but a couple of times before putting together my first primitive CBG a couple of years ago. Now… Started by Mark Werner |
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Nov 4, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
Sound portsHas anyone tried sound ports on a CBG. I have cut one in an old EKO acoustic and it worked quite well, I could hear myself better at a jam.… Started by Tam Givens |
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Oct 28, 2009 Reply by Michael Melonhead |
SEALING PAPER BOXESHey, do any a yous guys seal da paper covered cigar boxes with laquer or sump'n? Ya know... just ta keep it from peeling or comin' loos. Ju… Started by Uncle Blues |
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Oct 14, 2009 Reply by Uncle Blues |
I'm looking for someone to do a one track recordingI'm looking for someone to do a one track recording of high quality at least 256 kbs of mp3 or better. for me of a slow paced peacful song… Started by craig |
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
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Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
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Camera suggestions?
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
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Guitar for the grandson
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
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Trash Canjo
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