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

Mark Lillo's Discussions (81)

View

Discussions Replied To (62)	Replies	Latest Activity
"I am asking $300 for this one. " Mark Lillo replied Jul 3, 2011 to Resonator Cigar Box Guitar request	29	Aug 6, 2011 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
"You have done a fine job on your first. Nice soundholes, and a nice looking neck. Go…" Mark Lillo replied May 16, 2011 to First CBG	11	May 26, 2011 Reply by Rand Moore
"keep it out of the sun. It also helps to cover the end grain with wax so it doesn't…" Mark Lillo replied May 16, 2011 to Cherry Wood	4	May 16, 2011 Reply by Andrew Calvetti
"I try to improve with each one I build. I have done 27 now and the last 15 or so I h…" Mark Lillo replied May 15, 2011 to What do you want in an instrument for yourself?	52	Jul 27, 2011 Reply by Uncle John
"http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/last-confessional-update-for?context=user" Mark Lillo replied May 14, 2011 to Mounting on-board EQ for rod pickup	4	May 14, 2011 Reply by Dan Sleep
"My name is Mark and I started this new addiction last March after watching one of Jo…" Mark Lillo replied Mar 24, 2011 to What do we do?	66	Mar 30, 2011 Reply by Kevin O'Connor
"I agree, Keni is a joy to listen to." Mark Lillo replied Mar 4, 2011 to Good & Evil by Keni Lee Burgess	2	Mar 5, 2011 Reply by JUJU
"I'm not at all suprised. That guitar is a beautiful work of art JuJu. And I would ex…" Mark Lillo replied Mar 4, 2011 to My Lap Steel -Featured in the Fretboard Journal	33	Mar 4, 2011 Reply by Mark Lillo
"I have cut 19 of them without a problem." Mark Lillo replied Feb 21, 2011 to Trimming Piezo Undersaddle pickups?	6	Feb 21, 2011 Reply by Mark Bliss
"http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/a-cigar-box-guitar-players-2 Keni Lee Burgess w…" Mark Lillo replied Feb 18, 2011 to Help With Open D Tuning On A 3 String	5	Feb 19, 2011 Reply by Cris Portillo Jr.

‹ Previous
1
2
3
4
5
…
7
Next ›

RSS

Welcome to
Cigar Box Nation

Sign Up
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Forum

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

Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Friday. 11 Replies 1 Like

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

Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick Mar 16. 35 Replies 11 Likes

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

Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Mar 14. 12 Replies 0 Likes

Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!

Started by Hilo Greg in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Hilo Greg Mar 9. 4 Replies 2 Likes

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

Blog Posts

The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo

Posted by Fergus Lester on March 7, 2023 at 12:11am 1 Comment 0 Likes

WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard

Posted by Slow Mick on March 4, 2023 at 10:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes

Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)

Posted by Slow Mick on February 28, 2023 at 9:05am 5 Comments 2 Likes

I bought a torsion rod for a mandolin and lost the instructions to cut into the neck. I bought the torsion bar from gitty.

Posted by Anthony adams on February 28, 2023 at 4:49am 1 Comment 0 Likes

Stereo recording with a looper pedal

Posted by Sean Jay on February 27, 2023 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes

Latest Activity

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

"Try again."

1 hour ago

Miku posted a photo

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…

2 hours ago

0 Comments 0 Likes

Miku posted a video

2 hours ago

0 Comments 0 Likes

Uncle John commented on Randy S. Bretz's photo

More parts then I`ll ever use !

"Good for that builder in passing on these things."

3 hours ago

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

Div Telefoon Piezo's

"Thanks Bernie ! Much obliged !! it seems everybody has got them ,but forgot about it !! hope it…"

4 hours ago

Randy S. Bretz posted a photo

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…

5 hours ago

1 Comment 1 Like

Bernie Edwards liked A.D.EKER's photo

Div Telefoon Piezo's

7 hours ago

James O Lunsford commented on James O Lunsford's photo

IMG_20230321_221805681 (2)

"Thank you all. for your likes and comments will post a video with it soon"

10 hours ago

James O Lunsford commented on James O Lunsford's photo

IMG_20230321_221805681 (2)

"Thanks, AGP # video coming soon!"

10 hours ago

James O Lunsford commented on James O Lunsford's photo

IMG_20230321_221805681 (2)

"Thanks Uncle John I like this one a lot will post a video with it soon just ordered. a special…"

11 hours ago

Doug Thorsvik commented on Doug Thorsvik's video

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…"

12 hours ago

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.…"

14 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

More…

Events

Add an Event

Music

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.

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 -->

Mark Lillo's Discussions (81)

"I am asking $300 for this one. "

"You have done a fine job on your first. Nice soundholes, and a nice looking neck. Go…"

"keep it out of the sun. It also helps to cover the end grain with wax so it doesn't…"

"I try to improve with each one I build. I have done 27 now and the last 15 or so I h…"

"http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/last-confessional-update-for?context=user"

"My name is Mark and I started this new addiction last March after watching one of Jo…"

"I agree, Keni is a joy to listen to."

"I'm not at all suprised. That guitar is a beautiful work of art JuJu. And I would ex…"

"I have cut 19 of them without a problem."

"http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/a-cigar-box-guitar-players-2 Keni Lee Burgess w…"

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Forum

Blog Posts

Latest Activity

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Events

Music