Scott McGilliard's Discussions (11)

Search Forum

View

Discussions Replied To (11) Replies Latest Activity

"On all of my builds, I have used three coats of a good quality satin spray lacquer o…"

Scott McGilliard replied Feb 28, 2020 to Join the Discussion: To Put Finish on a Paper Covered Cigar Box... or Not?

 15 Feb 28, 2020
Reply by Scott McGilliard

"The rod piezzo needs direct pressure of the vibrating string to work - ie between th…"

Scott McGilliard replied Oct 4, 2016 to Location of rod Piezo

 24 Oct 10, 2016
Reply by lawntrout guitars

"An empty bobbin from a sewing machine would work."

Scott McGilliard replied Jun 8, 2016 to alternate strap buttons

 26 Jun 8, 2016
Reply by Grandpa

"The handle on my Fender lunchbox doesn't rattle, but a couple of differences are:  I…"

Scott McGilliard replied Jun 6, 2016 to help with vibration

 5 Jun 6, 2016
Reply by Scott McGilliard

"I use #1 method.  I recently made a 6 string and used a 1x4 and a 10 degree angle.  …"

Scott McGilliard replied Mar 11, 2016 to Neck scarf joint question

 31 Mar 11, 2016
Reply by Matt Quinney

"I rough out the heel with a coping saw and then use a hand held oscillating sander w…"

Scott McGilliard replied Sep 29, 2015 to What do you use to shape a neck?

 49 Oct 4, 2015
Reply by Paul Craig

"I use Colavita balsamic vinegar bottles - the short fatter bottle with a longish nec…"

Scott McGilliard replied May 5, 2015 to Bottle neck slides

 20 May 16, 2015
Reply by TN Twang

"I had the same problem with the buzz and everything seemed to be grounded.  I added…"

Scott McGilliard replied Mar 24, 2015 to Help! I'm getting buzzed..............

 33 Mar 25, 2015
Reply by Wayfinder

"They used to used thin strips of rawhide for frets.  Soak them then tie them on tigh…"

Scott McGilliard replied Feb 22, 2015 to You can't make a decent ukulele with nothing but a pocket knife

 25 Apr 21, 2015
Reply by Jim Morris

"Thanks for the interesting discussion.  I built my first CBG a year ago and am just…"

Scott McGilliard replied Jan 3, 2015 to Building my own bass

 29 Sep 6, 2015
Reply by Paul Craig

RSS

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building Basics

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Forum

Are metal frets necessary?

Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray 13 hours ago. 8 Replies

AI Search Query - Curious Answer

Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Southern Ray 13 hours ago. 6 Replies

Song lyrics for Steve's new song

Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. yesterday. 4 Replies

UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's

Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango on Tuesday. 4 Replies

Busking Songs...

Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies

Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design

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.

Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies

Blog Posts

I'll be fashionable this summer =)

Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments

Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)

Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments

.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments

Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments

Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)

Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment

Latest Activity

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

All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024

"    You can Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd !!"
2 hours ago
A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's video
Thumbnail

All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024

2 hours ago
A.D.EKER posted a video

All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024

a Tribute to the Great lyricist Roger Miller ,a adapted version of the Tune " You cant Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd " whit the refrein , on a four string c...
2 hours ago
2 Comments
A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's photo
Thumbnail

BCB Folding Backpacker 21,5 inch Scale

"Thank you all for the Like on the Picture ! appreciated !"
2 hours ago
A.D.EKER left a comment for Order99
"Thanks Order 99 for your take on the Tracks ! Glad you liked them ! much appreciated ! Kind…"
2 hours ago
Order99 liked Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Anytime At All: 2-String Violin Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

7 hours ago
Order99 liked Gary O'slide's video
Thumbnail

Western Mariachi cigar box guitare bidon Total 3 cordes

7 hours ago
Order99 liked Dar Stellabotta's video
Thumbnail

New Single Coming Soon “Leave Me to My Witch”

7 hours ago
Order99 liked Glenn Kaiser's video
Thumbnail

Low FI Canjo March 2024

7 hours ago
Order99 liked Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Run Through the Jungle: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

7 hours ago
Order99 liked A.D.EKER's video
Thumbnail

Old Joe BCB 2024

7 hours ago
Order99 liked Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Simple Man: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

7 hours ago

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

Events

Music

© 2024   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

\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 -->