#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!

Tam Givens's Discussions (71)

View

Discussions Replied To (48)	Replies	Latest Activity
"Nice" Tam Givens replied Jun 17, 2013 to Cigar box style uke	4	Jun 17, 2013 Reply by Clarky
"Why Does the picture not show up " Tam Givens replied Jun 16, 2013 to Cigar box style uke	4	Jun 17, 2013 Reply by Clarky
"I would imagine it sounds like a uke. Here is one that I made in a cigar box style,…" Tam Givens replied Jun 15, 2013 to China is now making CIGAR BOX GUITARS!	59	Apr 5, 2017 Reply by Dustin Aurand
"There was an old man from Dundee Who made himself a CBG He put on the strings, tuner…" Tam Givens replied Dec 23, 2009 to There once was a man from Nantucket...	8	Dec 23, 2009 Reply by Roger Morin
"I play my 3 string CBG tuned DAd like a dulcimer and play melodies using a slide on…" Tam Givens replied Dec 1, 2009 to Dulcimer Diatonic scale for slide?	4	Dec 1, 2009 Reply by Tam Givens
"I was in a Scottish regiment, and wore a kilt for cerimonial duties like Edinburgh c…" Tam Givens replied Nov 27, 2009 to Mojo	32	Nov 27, 2009 Reply by Paul H (PRH)
"I remeber those sweets from years ago, 60's and maybe 70's. That was the last time I…" Tam Givens replied Nov 25, 2009 to Mojo	32	Nov 27, 2009 Reply by Paul H (PRH)
"I have had it for years, great to watch, and the inerviews are good. Tam" Tam Givens replied Nov 21, 2009 to "Three Pickers" has anyone seen the DVD?	1	Nov 21, 2009 Reply by Tam Givens
"if it is for a fretless, try a capo for under the strings, like a thin dowel or a bo…" Tam Givens replied Nov 15, 2009 to Capo	7	Feb 15, 2018 Reply by Kirk
"Thank's for the answers Guys. I live in Scotland and our main DIY store is B&Q p…" Tam Givens replied Nov 14, 2009 to Pine	38	Mar 19, 2014 Reply by Belfast Guy

‹ Previous
1
2
3
…
5
Next ›

Welcome to
Cigar Box Nation

Sign Up
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.

Forum

Best power tool for building?

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield 3 hours ago. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Cutting down the neck of a CBG

Started by Tim O'Flynn in For Sale: Cigar Box Guitars, other instruments, cds and related items. Last reply by Chance 5 hours ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes

Who are you watching on YouTube?

Started by Jack Gray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Matt6VZ 5 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes

hardtail bridge for 6-string license plate guitar

Started by Vincent Cuenca in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd yesterday. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.

Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Chance on Friday. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album 2023???

Started by Skeesix in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts on Thursday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Fat Back Neck

Started by Jim Booth in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Thursday. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Sliders only.

Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 12 Replies 1 Like

Back of the box or the lid?

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Dec 2. 8 Replies 1 Like

Sound holes, do we need them?

Started by RON NORTHCUTT in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Nov 23. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Sound holes, do we need them?

Started by RON NORTHCUTT in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by RON NORTHCUTT Nov 23. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Neck and Fret Board material.

Started by Michael Bowlin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by RON NORTHCUTT Nov 17. 11 Replies 1 Like

Cigar box piccolo ukulele string gauge

Started by Tracy Glenn McDougal in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 13. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Aw, nuts......

Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Order99 Nov 6. 11 Replies 2 Likes

Latest build.....

Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 4. 1 Reply 4 Likes

humbucker height

Started by Mel Cooke in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mel Cooke Nov 4. 5 Replies 2 Likes

Pin Tin Banjo

Started by Michael Bowlin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 1. 11 Replies 0 Likes

EBE tuning

Started by Thomas A Morphew in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Oct 30. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Attention New Members

Started by BrianQ. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Oct 28. 1 Reply 5 Likes

Buzzing strings when fretted. Frets look good. I have a zero fret license plate guitar. Break angle I can inprove at the nut however the buzzing is coming from the bridge, I used a banjo bridge.

Started by Robbie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Oct 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Blog Posts

Who will be the first to embed GO in CBG? =)

Posted by Vlad on December 6, 2023 at 12:17am 4 Comments 1 Like

Man & A Half ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws

Posted by billy jones bluez on December 2, 2023 at 12:33pm 0 Comments 1 Like

My first CBG from Captain Nemoff.

Posted by Vlad on November 29, 2023 at 3:41am 0 Comments 1 Like

I have not been 'round in a long time.

Posted by Craig Mayhem on November 22, 2023 at 11:28am 2 Comments 1 Like

New Album 2023

Posted by Gary O'slide on November 5, 2023 at 2:41am 0 Comments 1 Like

Latest Activity

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

Glenn Kaiser 3 slide Gits DEC 2023

"Holy King of the Ready Mades Spreading Love and DiddleyBows Thanks Glenn For your Dose of Posetif…"

1 hour ago

A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's video

Turkey in the Straw BCB - A. K. A.- A. D. Eker 2023 - 2024

"Thank you Uncle John !! the tune was writen for fiddle ,but there are many that play it on a banjo.…"

1 hour ago

Glenn Kaiser commented on Glenn Kaiser's video

Glenn Kaiser 3 slide Gits DEC 2023

"Thanks Poorness, me too!! Wc! -Glenn"

2 hours ago

Ian Boyd added a discussion to the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

Brickhouse CBG Wiring

Hi folksI am currently building my first CBG for a colleague at work .I need some advice on…See More

3 hours ago

0 Comments 0 Likes

Ian Boyd joined Cigar Box Nation's group

Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what…See More

3 hours ago

2993 Comments 101 Likes

Uncle John commented on AGP #'s photo

AGP #517 - ''Ali'' Modification

"Wow! Very nice."

3 hours ago

Justin Stanchfield replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Best power tool for building?

"Yeah, I would be lost if I had to use a brace and bit on a build. I've hung a lot of gates…"

3 hours ago

Uncle John commented on AGP #'s photo

AGP #518 - ''Gum Oak''

"I like it all, but especially the head stock."

3 hours ago

Uncle John commented on AGP #'s photo

AGP #518 - ''Gum Oak''

"Good looker, AGP. I have heard of gum being called poor man's walnut. Merry…"

3 hours ago

Uncle John commented on Poorness Studios's video

Visiting the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona | vacation trip

"Very cool!"

4 hours ago

Uncle John commented on Poorness Studios's video

The Letter (Box Tops cover on tenor ukulele)

":)"

4 hours ago

Uncle John commented on A.D.EKER's video

Turkey in the Straw BCB - A. K. A.- A. D. Eker 2023 - 2024

"Old timey as heck. Good, good. Authentic feeling."

4 hours ago

RSS

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Add a Panel-Mount Gain to a C. B. Gitty Amp Board

Cigar Box Guitar Building Tip: Neck Reinforcement with Humbuckers

A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Make a Straight Headstock

Cigar Box Ukulele Kit Assembly Guide

Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building guide by Joshua Gayou

“Open A” AEA Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open E” EBE Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open D” DAD Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open G” GDG Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

Diatonic (Dulcimer-Style) Fretting – What it is, How and Why to Use It

More…

Events

Add an Event

Music

© 2023 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Powered by

Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service

Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Cigar Box Nation.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Sign in to chat!

Scroll \uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->