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CBG in CALIFORNIA

Location: The Golden State
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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....
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im a bit new myself

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

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

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

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

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 Michael H. Fischer on July 22, 2015 at 1:38pm

FYI ... my order of two 32 oz bottles of Tru-Oil (Birchwood-Casey) just arrived FedX from WalMart.  32oz - 18.00$ +/-.  I live in Mendocino County on the coast.  

Comment by gary sheldon on July 19, 2015 at 12:21pm

Anyone in the Marin County area, there are lots of cigar boxes for sale at Telford's Pipe and cigar store in Strawberry.  Every Wednesday they are all half price.  The larger ones are hard to come by.

Comment by gary sheldon on July 15, 2015 at 7:32pm

Ellwood,

I stropped by Woodcraft of Sac today and they said they had to send the Tru Oil back, so no deal.  Thanks anyway.  It is a neat store

Comment by gary sheldon on July 14, 2015 at 5:42pm

Thanks, Ellwood.  It just so happens that I will be in Sac tomorrow.  I'll try to check it out.

Comment by gary sheldon on July 14, 2015 at 11:54am

Michael,   Good.  Let me know if it actually arrives and I will try it.  Otherwise I will have to take a trip to Tahoe.

Thanks

Comment by Michael H. Fischer on July 14, 2015 at 11:31am

Just ordered two 32 oz. bottles of Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil finish from Walmart.com.  I live in Mendocino County CA .... the order went through.  They have 3 oz 8 oz and 32 oz and a rattle can too! Banzai!! 

Comment by gary sheldon on July 12, 2015 at 7:25am

Alan,

Thanks for that sad news.  I did see something like that on BC's site.

Maybe one of the gun stores will have some left in stock, although gun shops are getting rare here.

It is a good place to shop if you are looking for wine or cheese.

Comment by Alan Garrett on July 12, 2015 at 7:06am

If you find Tru Oil  you are lucky.  I found they on-line statement from Birchwood Casey...

"We are very sorry to inform you, but Birchwood Casey is no longer able to ship any of our oil based products into the state of California. The reason for this decision is due to the CARB regulations and restrictions. ( CARB- California Air Resources Board ) 

Although our products comply to laws that are in effect, the long arm of the law headed by CARB are more than we care to dance with. There becomes a time when the risks far exceed the rewards, this is one of those cases. BC did fight and lost 500,000 dollars in the suit against us. (public record). "

Comment by Alan Garrett on July 11, 2015 at 1:51pm
Comment by Alan Garrett on July 11, 2015 at 1:43pm

Gary, I tried a gun store.  They told be that it is not legal to sell True oil in California.  So, I bought some off Ebay.  That worked fine.

 

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im a bit new myself

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

shootin the bull in cali

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

What area are you from?

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

Vista Bluegrass fest

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

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

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