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CONTEST: The 2x4 Challenge!!! May 2017 CONTEST OVERVIEW: What instrument can you build that starts with a 2x4 plank? We're looking for the most spectacular, innovative, intere… Started by Cigar Box Nation	57	May 31, 2017 Reply by John Bernyk
Weird buzz as I turn volume knob So I got the wiring to my new CBG 95% figured out. The kill switch is working, the knob is turning it up and down, but in the middle of tu… Started by Jerryrig240	4	May 1, 2017 Reply by Milt Haselmire
Transistor Radio Amp hack- Need help....I'm back Man it has been a while. I have taken a loooong time off away from the forum and building anything. So, I am recently wanting to get back… Started by Jerryrig240	8	Apr 27, 2017 Reply by Timothy Hunter
Homemade Pickup... I know this has been covered somewhere, but can't find exactly what I am looking for. I am a newbie maker. I am currently making a 4-stri… Started by Brian Revels	19	Apr 25, 2017 Reply by JL
New pickup ideas, may have been done before. Let me know So this is the design I am thinking of for my new rig. I am still working out the bugs, this was the first time I even tried it out on the… Started by Jerryrig240	6	Apr 22, 2017 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
One Finger Lesson: "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" (Patty Loveless & Brad Paisley) for 3-string cigar box guitar Glenn Watt of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply returns with another country cover for one-finger cigar box guitar playing. We love these lessons… Started by Cigar Box Nation Official	2	Mar 28, 2017 Reply by Alan Dillard
How to Play Cigar Box Guitar - Shane's Secret Riff for Selling Cigar Box Guitars Shane Speal's back with one of the most useful lessons for cigar box guitar sellers looking for the ultimate riff that will draw people to… Started by Cigar Box Nation	6	Mar 25, 2017 Reply by Uncle John
One Finger Lesson: "Amazing Grace" - Video lesson Amazing Grace continues to be one of our most requested lessons. Glenn Watt of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply shows you how to play the entire… Started by Cigar Box Nation	0	Mar 24, 2017
One Finger Lesson: REO Speedwagon's "Take It On the Run" Video We heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend that Glenn Watt of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply has taken the great singalong rocker, Ta… Started by Cigar Box Nation	0	Mar 24, 2017
One-Finger Lesson - How to Play "Bad Moon Rising" - Video + TAB!!! Glenn Watt of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply has broken down Creedence Clearwater Revival's classic Bad Moon Rising and shows you how to play… Started by Cigar Box Nation	0	Mar 24, 2017

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