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ferrels or bushing for the end of the neck? can anyone give some advice on using something for the end of the neck (bushings, etc.) for the strings to sit in. ty Started by paul	5	May 20, 2011 Reply by Outhouse Instruments
Box Thickness? and how to Secure lid down ? Ok, checked samples and plans but cant figure a few things out. A few pointers would be grand. Kindest, 1. THICKNESS - Boxes with paper wr… Started by James Boutilier	10	May 18, 2011 Reply by Bad Finger (Eric)
More how to play videos I discovered these via the post from Shane today and thought they were worth another look. Mike Snowden shows some very basic video lessons… Started by Mark Bliss	5	May 18, 2011 Reply by wes carl
The Shaving Pony- Gonna build me one. Sometimes the hardest thing about building is how to hold what your working on! I'm building one of these when I get a bigger shop. htt… Started by Wade	2	May 16, 2011 Reply by herb Berwald WWW.CigarGuitar.com
Another Newbie String Question.... I know... I know... I have read tons of info on what tunings and strings to use for a 3-stringer... and as a result I am even more confused. For example: If… Started by molinee	7	May 15, 2011 Reply by molinee
A great deal On a Great CIGAR Box players amp! i found this and thought someone whould like it...i love these amps http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320699467251&… Started by 3 String Blues	0	May 15, 2011
Songs of the Civil War, book cover Check out this book cover, he is playing a cigar box fiddle. The book is from Dover books website if anyone is interested, that's where I… Started by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars	1	May 13, 2011 Reply by 3 String Blues
Seasick Steve latest. http://youtu.be/_3RvUwebhfM Started by HOGS GRUNT	0	May 12, 2011
Newbie Question..... Will a 23 inch scale work for slide on a 3-stringer? I am building my first cigar box and it looks like a 23 inch scale will fit really nice as far as the bridge placement goes.... I would lik… Started by molinee	14	May 12, 2011 Reply by Keni Lee Burgess
How do I record THIS type Mic Sound ? Hey all, I'm still just trying to get my parts together to try a CBG build. Meantime, I wanted to do a few talkie recordings on youtube, b… Started by James Boutilier	8	May 12, 2011 Reply by Greg

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