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"Tell them you Thought this was "A real music store" but since it isn't you'll buy yo…" joe cerroni replied Dec 1, 2012 to Snubbed @ Music Store	35	Dec 1, 2012 Reply by joe cerroni
"m" joe cerroni replied Aug 24, 2012 to First CBG and thanks	5	Aug 25, 2012 Reply by Bluesheart
"That's cool, nice guit. And That box is actually from Cuba isn't it? We can't get C…" joe cerroni replied Aug 24, 2012 to First CBG and thanks	5	Aug 25, 2012 Reply by Bluesheart
"Listen to Skeesix, she knows what she's talking about. Her pups are totally smokin.…" joe cerroni replied Aug 24, 2012 to building pickups	11	Aug 26, 2012 Reply by Walter Cengia
"It 's doesn't look as if anyone has chosen "Baby's in Black" as of yet. (i tryed to…" joe cerroni replied Jul 30, 2012 to We Can Work It Out - The Beatles CBG Tribute Album!	354	May 26, 2020 Reply by Slowpaw Steve T
"@ Richard, Truth!" joe cerroni replied Dec 8, 2011 to Newbie questions	31	Feb 7, 2012 Reply by Charlotte Henry
"Great work on the scarf joints. Your guitars are gonna be awesome! I've built about…" joe cerroni replied Dec 8, 2011 to Newbie questions	31	Feb 7, 2012 Reply by Charlotte Henry
"I built my first one using only a coping saw, rasp, file, sandpaper and drill. Used…" joe cerroni replied Jul 24, 2011 to Tools to buy for first attempt at a build	29	Jul 26, 2011 Reply by John Stevenson
"I want my CBG, I mean MTV." joe cerroni replied Jun 6, 2011 to Cigar Box SHone guitar at the MTV music awards!	4	Jun 6, 2011 Reply by Keni Lee Burgess
"I don;t know who made it but i sure like it.T he top bass string is just totally gea…" joe cerroni replied Jun 6, 2011 to Who might'a built this one?	10	Jun 8, 2011 Reply by Brian "Pork Pie" Anderson

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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak 45 minutes ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes

First licence plate build

Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Pick ups and number plate cbgs

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The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post

Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik on Tuesday. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T on Monday. 1 Reply 1 Like

Converting 3 string to 4 string

Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Saturday. 15 Replies 1 Like

Handy adhesive

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String noise

Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal

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What random stuff have you used for a bridge?

Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ghostbuttons Mar 14. 16 Replies 2 Likes

3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision

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Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!

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My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess

Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Mar 2. 0 Replies 2 Likes

Neck though corner

Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 28. 6 Replies 1 Like

Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!

Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer

Started by jonathan leslie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes

Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar

Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 25. 22 Replies 0 Likes

Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 24. 4 Replies 4 Likes

Considering wood tuners

Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 17. 15 Replies 1 Like

Playing a bit!

Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Feb 12. 3 Replies 0 Likes

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The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo

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Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)

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Tim Dvorak replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

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Cigar box guitar for Guinness World Guitar Record!

Hey ho, let's go! I'm building a unique cigar box guitar for the Guinness World Guitar Record!The…

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More parts then I`ll ever use !

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Div Telefoon Piezo's

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More parts then I`ll ever use !

I was contacted by a builder who was getting out of the hobby. He asked me if I wanted any of his…

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The Trees of the Field: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Thanks for Watching James O! Our Zoom meetings are a lot of fun. I enjoy the variety as everyone…"

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Taffy Evans replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

"Use HTML, or go back and repost before closing down. Save typing it all again, very frustrating.…"

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