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Can you build effects into a guitar?Has anyone tried this? Started by Ozz989 |
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Jul 26, 2022 Reply by Ozz989 |
Ben Gitty's Simple-Build 2x4 InstrumentsAfter spending months developing the new 2x4 Lap Steel Kit, Ben "Gitty" Baker started to consider other uses for simple 2x4 planks and cam… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Jul 31, 2021 Reply by Glenn Kaiser |
Instrument Build-Off! "Hard Times Make Great Music" - Enter Now"Hard times make great music." Ain't that th' truth?! While e'rrybody is stuck at home, we're gonna get y'all building the coolest st… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Mar 17, 2020 Reply by Cigar Box Nation |
A Better Acoustic Pickup for Cigar Box Guitar: How I Install a Piezo Rod & PreampGet the most out of your acoustic/electric cigar box guitars with an inexpensive piezo rod & preamp unit. How-to Video In this vide… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Oct 14, 2019 Reply by Eric Shepherd |
Album release featuring CBGHello! My band just released a record, and I used a CBG for the double tracking on every track besides the last one. I'd sure appreciate it… Started by Teddy B. |
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May 29, 2019 Reply by Matthew Borczon |
guys, how much time to build a CBGhey guys, how long does it take you from start to finish in building a cigar box guitar, and do you have any advise,secrets to not spending… Started by BlueBird J |
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Jun 9, 2018 Reply by Lonman |
Make a 2x4 Lap Steel GuitarThis is one of the easiest homemade guitars I've ever built, and it took me only an hour to make. This lap steel was made from an extra 2x… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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May 8, 2018 Reply by bud molson |
The Exit Sign Guitar + a quickie blues lesson. Built by Gary DesrosiersVideo + photos Here's a wild guitar concept I haven't seen before. This three-stringer was crafted from a discarded exit sign by Gary De… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Feb 12, 2018 Reply by Wichita Sam |
2017 "Kick The Can" Build-Off contest - Canjos, Tin Can Guitars"Come on, brothers and sisters, KICK OUT THE CANS!" For our final build-off contest of 2017, we're looking for your best canjos, cookie… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Dec 21, 2017 Reply by Rose Ericson |
How I Attach a Lid to a Cigar Box Guitar for Best Acoustic Response - by Shane SpealYou've shaped the neck, cut the soundholes and put all those glorious electronics inside. Now it's time to attach the lid to the box! In… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Dec 2, 2017 Reply by Wal Callaby |
The Essential Pages
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.
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Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President yesterday. 2 Replies 1 Like
Tutorial of weed eater used for strings on bass
Started by Anthony adams in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. on Saturday. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Steel String Tenor Uke: soundboard & truss questions
Started by Luke H in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter on Thursday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jan 23. 17 Replies 3 Likes
What did I get for Christmas... Incentive, Inspiration Motivation.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jan 11. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Truss rod length
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Jan 7. 8 Replies 0 Likes
How can this CBG be so loud
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Greg Brown Jan 6. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 27, 2022. 3 Replies 1 Like
Plectrum
Started by Engblom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 26, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Dec 25, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Dec 25, 2022. 8 Replies 6 Likes
Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started by BrianQ. in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Canjo pickups
Started by David Blackburn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Byrd Franklin Dec 22, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2022
Started by Slowpaw Steve T in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Dec 22, 2022. 21 Replies 7 Likes
DYI Box
Started by Jerry Draper in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by Jerry Draper Dec 16, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Getting intonation right
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 14, 2022. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone with experience in 1-3-1 tuning?
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 14, 2022. 10 Replies 1 Like
GCEA uke tuning, deeper sound
Started by Peter V Owens in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Dec 14, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
A Tribute
Posted by Ghostbuttons on January 15, 2023 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
Posted by Cigar Box Nation on October 13, 2022 at 11:00am 33 Comments 6 Likes
Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on October 3, 2022 at 2:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 2:00am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Let’s talk Aeolian…
Posted by BrianQ. on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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