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"Sweet!" John replied Nov 15, 2018 to CIGAR BOX NATION 2018 CHRISTMAS ALBUM SUBMISSIONS PAGE	69	Dec 22, 2018 Reply by Lou LaManna
"Hey, Mike. How does she sound sound with the piezo? Would you have a video? Awesome,…" John replied May 2, 2017 to CONTEST: The 2x4 Challenge!!! May 2017	57	May 31, 2017 Reply by John Bernyk
"No one knows for sure what exactly happened to Mr. Mayfield, but there is a story th…" John replied May 1, 2017 to CONTEST: The 2x4 Challenge!!! May 2017	57	May 31, 2017 Reply by John Bernyk
"Oh wow! VERY cool! :O) " John replied May 1, 2017 to Man Builds Acoustic Telecaster From Single 2x4 Plank	8	May 2, 2017 Reply by Cigar Box Nation
"Cool!" John replied Apr 27, 2017 to Need advice	7	Apr 27, 2017 Reply by Dave Lynas
"I've seen some that REALLY look good. Good luck! " John replied Apr 13, 2017 to Using screws as fret markers	13	Apr 15, 2017 Reply by Titch the Clown
"Prayers, good thoughts, and all of the positive energy I have is for you, Bro. Hang…" John replied Feb 22, 2017 to ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT DAN SLEEP.	22	Mar 21, 2017 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
"Haha! These are great! Can I post some of these on FB? " John replied Jan 20, 2017 to You might be a cbg builder if....	25	Feb 13, 2017 Reply by Timothy Hunter
"I've had trouble finding things that fit my fingers right and feel comfortable. I've…" John replied Jan 15, 2017 to What is your favorite slide and slide material? ( and more)	122	Mar 1, 2017 Reply by Jim_N
"They are awesome to jam/practice with. I get the moral dilemma some have using them…" John replied Dec 11, 2016 to Loopers ~ What are they good and bad for?	63	Dec 14, 2016 Reply by BUGGY (C)

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Attention New Members

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What's on your workbench?

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Aw, nuts......

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3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision

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Some thoughts needed....

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Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?

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Truss Rods. Needed?

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Tone switch

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Easy DIY Cigar Box Guitar Stand by Eric Denton

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Quick Tips for Cheapskates #1

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VOLUME POTS

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Does anyone use GBE tuning?

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Converting 3 string to 4 string

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Tuning Wuestion

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Electric Delta 3-pole Pickup

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Look what I picked up

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Evans solid body guitar.

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Searching for Poor Man’s Guide Issue #2

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Guitar and amp settings

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Only the Lonely: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar

"Always happy to put a big smile on your face Uncle John! We will try to keep up the good work."

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Glenn Kaiser commented on A.D.EKER's photo

Super short Tiny innerpocket 3 string

"Love those little tins A.D.! Fun! -Glenn"

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Super short Tiny innerpocket 3 string

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Glenn Kaiser commented on Ghostbuttons's photo

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"Coolness! And what Uncle John said, great info. there. -Glenn"

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Uncle John commented on Ghostbuttons's photo

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"Looks really good. You said you have to shave some of bridge bottom. Do you use the…"

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Bayou blues slide cigar box guitar

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Arturo Fuente box using the thin bottom of the box as the top of the git. 24 inch, poplar neck,…

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