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South African oil can guitar

Check out the YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwQVtO0epeM&feature=related There's a couple of these; nice sounding and…

Started by Mark Werner in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 0 Jan 2, 2009

Cigar banjo people in Florida?

I live in South Florida-haven't made my first cg box banjo yet. Anyone else interested in cg banjos living in my area?

Started by Marian in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 12 Dec 29, 2008
Reply by Marian

In need of CBG necks

I just bought a huge lot of guitar parts. Mostly gibson and fender aftermarket stuff. Have plenty of pick ups and tuning knobs. etc. pretty…

Started by J_Blu3Jack3t in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 0 Dec 28, 2008

Cigar Box Nation

So, here we are, setting up another CBG forum. Yahoo is great and all, but it feels so 1980's. It reminds me of the old modem and bulletin…

Started by Bill Jehle in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 15 Dec 22, 2008
Reply by Wichita Sam

config/settings problems

Hi, got a couple of problems I can't figure, maybe you have sussed it and can let me know how. Trying to add one of my images as backgroun…

Started by smojo in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 0 Dec 22, 2008

new guy intro

hi all, thanks to ted c for the invite over here! i'm a harp guy who has jammed here and there with a couple of cbg players. i don't play s…

Started by jawbone and jolene in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 1 Dec 18, 2008
Reply by Rick-e

beer box guitars

hey ted shane likes my beer box guitars.

Started by bairfoot cajun in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 3 Dec 15, 2008
Reply by bairfoot cajun

Guitars made from old oil or gas cans

Does anyone know how to make a guitar from an old oil or gas can like i've seen on YouTube PLEASE?

Started by Cajun Pilot/Darren Wayne West in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 4 Dec 15, 2008
Reply by HIllbilly Wally

You Done Good, Shane!

Nice Place you got here!

Started by Barry Savage in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 2 Dec 12, 2008
Reply by Wildweed

Hell Yeah!

Thanks for the invite, Shane.........

Started by Cigar Box Slim in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

 1 Dec 12, 2008
Reply by Gerry Thompson /Color of Skies

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Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray on Friday. 8 Replies

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Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies

crossover guitar.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies

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

Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?

Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies

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

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

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

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies

No Harmonics

Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies

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

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

Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies

Guitar for the grandson

Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies

Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.

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