Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
I have a few cigar boxes of the pressed board/paper variety and would like tips on proper bracing,…See More
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Canjo pickupsMade my first ever 1-string canjo from an old 1 qt oil can. I'm having lots of fun with it but would like to add a pickup. Problem is I'm n… Started by David Blackburn |
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Dec 22, 2022 Reply by Byrd Franklin |
ignition coils as pickups???Has anyone ever tried using an automotive ignition coil as a pickup on a CBG??? Specifically the pics are of a coil out of a Volkswagen Ro… Started by Kevin Keating |
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Dec 19, 2019 Reply by Tom T |
[QUESTION] Magnetic Resonator pickup choice (wickedbucker, floating jazz or hotplate)Hey y'all,I chose to ask this question here rather than the Reso Hangout forum, since I get the impression over there they are a little les… Started by Doc Helliday |
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Nov 19, 2019 Reply by Jerry Jordan |
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 |
Wiring individual pole magnetic pickup.I have been playing around with making my own pickups and have some questions that I hope someone can answer. I have made some individuall… Started by Dale "Guv'nor" Crombez |
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Jul 1, 2018 Reply by Paul Craig |
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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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 |
Interview with Bob Wurster of Berkeley Strings Cigar Box GuitarsBob Wurster of Berkeley Springs, WV is more than just your average guitar builder. His instruments, built under the name Berkeley Strings… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Sep 3, 2017 Reply by Jim Morris |
Induction Pickup Thread ReconstructedContributions to the development of a noncommercial simple cheap current based DIY pickup by Buggy, darryl kernaghan, David L, Flatfish, Fo… Started by Moritz Voegeli |
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May 22, 2017 Reply by JL |
Weird buzz as I turn volume knobSo 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 |
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May 1, 2017 Reply by Milt Haselmire |
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album 2023???
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Fat Back Neck
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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 on Sunday. 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?
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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......
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Latest build.....
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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
Building a gas can guitar
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String Gauges??
Started by Jim138 in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Oct 14. 6 Replies 0 Likes
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Sep 8. 2270 Replies 20 Likes
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