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2 String CBG builds, playing, tuning Discussions (14)
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G-Bass Tabs 2Started by BrianQ. |
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Nov 20, 2018 Reply by BrianQ. |
G-Bass TabStarted by BrianQ. |
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Nov 20, 2018 Reply by BrianQ. |
Tuning for a 2 CBG-BassI'm new to this (computer's) so hope i am doing this right. I have been a member of CBG for 5-6 months now, and have built several 3 string… Started by Marshal Wayne Robin |
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Jun 21, 2017 Reply by Marshal Wayne Robin |
Deuces are Wild!But from limitations, comes creativity! --Debbie Allen'Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be free! --Simple Gifts Joined the Nation… Started by Simpleton |
0 | Mar 15, 2017 |
Coconut chuggerHello, A new 2 string build. It has a very small sound, due to the small body. The neck is maple w/ a maple fret board (diatonic fretting)… Started by Greg Thompson |
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Dec 1, 2016 Reply by Bluesheart |
2 Stringer optionsHi people, I've build this basic fretless 2 stringer, but I'm having trouble getting new tunes out of it. It's now tuned in E-e and it soun… Started by Robert |
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Jul 7, 2016 Reply by Gordon Cooper |
Suggestions for First TimersHello everyone! I am brand new to cigar box guitar and really want to learn to play then build. My instant gravitation was to a 2-string,… Started by Joe Niszczak |
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Jun 18, 2016 Reply by Gordon Cooper |
Unusual little doubled 2 stringer...My dad bought this unusual little doubled 2 stringer at a local gunshow in Idaho. The guy he bought it from didn't know anything about it.… Started by Joe Madl |
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Mar 13, 2016 Reply by Gordon Cooper |
free cdhttps://jerusalemmules.bandcamp.com/album/the-jerusalem-mule-plays-like-hell made this with a 3 stringed cookie tin banjo and now I am try… Started by Matthew Borczon |
0 | Sep 25, 2014 |
J.P.SoarsAnyone any idea what strings and tuning J.P.Soars uses on his 2 stringer? He gets a great sound out of it.Check him out on YouTube,if you h… Started by Seasick Mick |
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G-Bass Tabs 2
Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 20, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes
G-Bass Tab
Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 20, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Tuning for a 2 CBG-Bass
Started by Marshal Wayne Robin. Last reply by Marshal Wayne Robin Jun 21, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Coconut chugger
Started by Greg Thompson. Last reply by Bluesheart Dec 1, 2016. 1 Reply 2 Likes
2 Stringer options
Started by Robert. Last reply by Gordon Cooper Jul 7, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Suggestions for First Timers
Started by Joe Niszczak. Last reply by Gordon Cooper Jun 18, 2016. 11 Replies 1 Like
Unusual little doubled 2 stringer...
Started by Joe Madl. Last reply by Gordon Cooper Mar 13, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I would like to make a 2 string bass
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Great videos demonstrating 2 strings CBG
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