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CBG in CALIFORNIA

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

Welcome!

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 gary sheldon on July 11, 2015 at 12:53pm: Thanks, Will, That will be the next place I try.

Comment by Will King on July 11, 2015 at 12:50pm: Hi Gary....Try a gun store

Comment by gary sheldon on July 11, 2015 at 12:34pm: Does anyone in Ca know where I can buy Tru-Oil Gunstock oil?

I have been to 4 hardware stores including Ace and Home Depot. No luck. I haven't tried a gun shop yet.

Comment by Will King on June 26, 2015 at 4:11am: For all you Sacramento Area CBG Workshop guys who are building a cat or dog bowl resonator git for the next meeting, here is what you are going to be expected to better: Video from last Tuesday posted by Delta Star Cigar Box Guitars - Demo of our Delta Star Deluxe & Pro Series 3-String Cigar Box Resonator. Take a look at the video. I know that you can do it!

Comment by Will King on June 11, 2015 at 4:19am: Pic #1: Scott with his winning Canthing a 5 can + Coke bottle cap canjo tuned GDg and electrified. He won the CBClock as his prize.

Pic #2: Rich with his 3 string Octocanthing tuned EBe.

Pic #3: Gary with his homemade box, stressed paint lid (stressing is beating on it with a hammer) resonator named Cpt America. Tuned GDgb.

Pic #4: Alan with his, not a Canthing, Java Blaster.

Pic #5: Scott with his second entry, the Gas Can Guitar.

Pic #6: Rich, Gary, Scot & Will. I would have picked my Xmas Tenor Uke as the winner, but I was the judge.

We don't have a date for the next meeting yet, but the challenge for the meeting is to build a Cat or Dog Bowl Resonator instrument, like Pic #7. Next meeting date soon.

Comment by Will King on June 10, 2015 at 4:13pm: Hi Alan....In the comment block, right above where my "In t" is the image sign. Click on the and follow the directions....Will

Comment by Alan Garrett on June 10, 2015 at 3:43pm: I am trying to add photos of our last gathering. How do I do that?

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Comment by gary sheldon on June 7, 2015 at 4:57pm: Good meeting today, Will.

At first I thought that the jig you included with the necks was to set the neck drop angle. Then I realized it is to hold the neck square to the saw when trimming the end of the neck. Thanks. It will be handy.

Comment by Michael H. Fischer on May 26, 2015 at 6:49am: Once I find my camera? I will try to get a pic of the wiring I did. Thanks for chiming in E. T. Bear.