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CBG in CALIFORNIA

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Location: The Golden State
Members: 104
Latest Activity: Mar 31, 2023

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This is a Group for anyone living in the great state of California, who builds, plays, or is just a fan of Cigar Box Guitars, and similar Handmade instruments. If you don't want to say exactly where you live, just say Northern, Southern, etc. I want to be abreast of any major gatherings...this summer is out, for me, but maybe next....
Stop in an stake yer claim, pardner! .....

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im a bit new myself

Started by BlueBird J. Last reply by Mike Simpson Jan 23, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi everyone I been here for about a week I li 've in California down in Turlock, I'm currently trying to build a cbg, I'm left handed and like playing guitar and ukulele, I love most any good music

shootin the bull in cali

Started by BlueBird J. Last reply by Will King Mar 14, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes

hey guys hows every one been doing, anything new or exciting happeningContinue

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What area are you from?

Started by Stogie Guitars (Dave). Last reply by Mike Simpson Feb 28, 2018. 23 Replies 1 Like

hello all. my name is Dave Schmittle, Stogie Guitars. I've been building since 2008. as of late I have'nt built more than a couple a year. (I have 4 kids, no real time) but I make time when I can.I…Continue

Vista Bluegrass fest

Started by Joe "Mojo" Devine. Last reply by Joe "Mojo" Devine Aug 19, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi all, Hoping to meet up with some folks this weekend. In Vista, at the Antique Gas and Live Steam Engine Museum. Apparently it is a good time for all.Looking forward to some funJoe Mojo devineContinue

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Comment by Jack Leary on August 31, 2010 at 5:49am: Yes, I want to build an electric CBG. Love that dirty sound. I saw some good acts in Memphis a while back

Comment by Laurie Lee Campbell on August 31, 2010 at 5:45am: DEf a great album cover! They had perfect timing for the times......roackabilly bigger in Japan and England than here, I think....There is a fella in Sacramento making these and I think he calls them panolians or some such....?? heard one one day and it was SWEET...great tone...

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Comment by Jack Leary on August 31, 2010 at 5:06am: Someone brought "The Shitar" It was way cool and that's what she called it. I asked if Eric Crapton or Steve Crapper played it?? Ha Ha.. I want to build one. I didn't hear it play though. Do you remember The Stray Cats cover at this diner?? Gonna Ball was the album. My cousins lived in the town where they were from. I've seen them 3 times and hung with Lee when he came on his own. He let me play his King Double Bass. Just for about 2 minutes. No amp. :(

Comment by Laurie Lee Campbell on August 31, 2010 at 5:02am: LOL...sticker left on! points! (Relax bed pan) ..the diner pic, way way cool.........thanks Jack for posting cool pics! Is the Shitar your creation?.
I think someone bought an old stainless diner and had it transported to Truckee a number of years ago...don't know if they ever assembled it there and restored it, or not. One of my Fav historical structures locally are the old 20s 30s stucco gas stations that dot old state HWY 40 which preceeded interstate 80 as the road to the Sierras...most are decrepit, and one was torn down last year, but a couple have been restored...

Comment by Jack Leary on August 31, 2010 at 12:44am: the "Shitar"

Comment by Jack Leary on August 31, 2010 at 12:43am

Comment by Jack Leary on August 31, 2010 at 12:42am: Until I get me Lee Rocker bass pic, here is one from my Mecca to the site of this legendary Stray Cats album cover.

Comment by Jack Leary on August 31, 2010 at 12:40am

Comment by Laurie Lee Campbell on August 30, 2010 at 6:17pm: WELL, the votes are in and it sounds like the East Coast CBG gathering was a hands down winner! It will be fun to see vids, pics, and posts for those of us that just couldn't quite make it to PA;-) , I'm sure there will be plenty to enjoy in the coming week......I've been almost too busy to play, now THAT"S, TOO busy!!LOL