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How can I use this cool piece?I have this brass saddle rosette that's vintage Civil War. It's 2 1/2 inches wide. It would be nice if it could go flat on the top somehow… Started by Jo Jacobsen |
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Aug 5, 2022 Reply by Paul Craig |
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 |
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 |
One Finger Lesson: Take Me Home Country Roads - VIDEO & TABGlenn Watt of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply takes one of the most popular songs of the 1970's teaches you how to play the entire thing with o… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Jun 25, 2019 Reply by Chuck otto |
How to Play EEB Tuning Cigar Box Guitar - Get easy, beautiful chords with this lessonShane Speal has been championing the 3-string "EEB" tuning for years and has written several songs with it. In this lesson, he shows how… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Nov 3, 2018 Reply by Paul Craig |
How to Play R.L. Burnside's "Nine Days In Jail" on 3-string ***NEW TUNING!!!***Another great viewer request featuring an obscure R. L. Burnside song. I had to create a new tuning in order to play it... and I love it!… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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Oct 11, 2018 Reply by Denny |
post to website, please?what do I need for permission to post to my website about Cigar box guitars? tunesfromtrash.com Started by Jack McC |
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Jun 6, 2018 Reply by Jack McC |
Back after a long hiatusStarted by Brown Water Jerry (Rice) |
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Jun 4, 2018 Reply by Grandpa |
Learning new songs, jamming with the Artists, play solo or chordsI didnt know if its better to post this as a Blogarticle or a Forum Post. I choosed the Blog but mention it here too, because i dont want y… Started by Andreas Fischer |
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May 20, 2018 Reply by Korrigan |
How to Play Muddy Waters on Cigar Box Guitarby Shane Speal Muddy Waters was one of my very first heroes when I was introduced to the blues. He had the swagger and the bravado like n… Started by Cigar Box Nation |
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May 13, 2018 Reply by Tom Lauten |
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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 0 Likes
AI Search Query - Curious Answer
Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by A.D.EKER on Wednesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 20. 7 Replies 1 Like
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
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 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
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 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
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 2 Likes
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 3 Likes
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 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 2 Likes
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 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
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 1 Like
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I'll be fashionable this summer =)
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
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Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
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