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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 |
Cigar Box Guitar How-to Knowledgebase at CigarBoxGuitar.comBe sure to check out the ever-growing collection of Cigar Box Guitar How-to articles over at www.CigarBoxGuitar.com. C. B. Gitty is buildin… Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" BakerLatest Reply |
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Copper HardwareDoes anyone know where to obtain copper or Rose Gold hardware? Started by Bill Andy |
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on Tuesday Reply by Southern Ray |
NutJust got a prefretted walnut neck, it does not have a lip to glue nut against, should i dado to set nut? Started by Bill Andy |
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on Sunday Reply by Taffy Evans |
You like Train songs on Handmade instruments as much as I do? Meet Eastwood station…Train songs on Handmade instruments by Eastwood station, featuring CB Gitty’s own Ben Baker & Danny Woodman. Follow the Link to their Y… Started by BrianQ. |
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Are metal frets necessary?Hey there fellow CBN plunkers, strummers and sliders, I'm getting ready to construct a 3-string cigar box guitar with a humbucker pickup. I… Started by J. D. Woods |
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Apr 26 Reply by Southern Ray |
Song lyrics for Steve's new songHey Cigar Boxers, Just listened to Seasick Steve's new song, Internet Cowboys. Does anybody know where I could get the lyrics? I caught mos… Started by J. D. Woods |
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Apr 25 Reply by BrianQ. |
Busking Songs...Does anyone have experience busking with cigar box guitars? What are your favourite songs to play? Not been playing CBG long but got the bu… Started by Nomad Jack |
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Apr 17 Reply by J. D. Woods |
Guitar for the grandsonHi all. Looking for information on how to scale down fret spacing to make a small guitar for my young grandson. I have built many with 25.5… Started by Joe |
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Feb 29 Reply by Carl Floyd |
There goes the property values...Hello everyone, I finally was able to get a working ISP here and I'm finally back. Sure have missed you guys and gals. I have a lot to… Started by Southern Ray |
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Feb 16 Reply by Southern Ray |
Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album 2023???Just wondering if there was going to a Cigar Box Nation Christmas album this year? It seems that SlowPaw Steve has retired from organizing… Started by Skeesix |
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Feb 6 Reply by Skeesix |
Sound holes, do we need them?I know that generally speaking all acoustic guitars need sound holes and solid body guitars don't. But I am starting to question how bad CB… Started by RON NORTHCUTT |
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Copper Hardware
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Nut
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Are metal frets necessary?
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AI Search Query - Curious Answer
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
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Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
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 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
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 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
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 2 Likes
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 3 Likes
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 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 2 Likes
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