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Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101 Discussions (688)
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Cutting deep boxes in halfHi! I've been a member for a while, but I haven't posted a lot. Anyhow, you all have probably seen this question before but is it possible… Started by Justin Stanchfield |
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Mar 20 Reply by Taffy Evans |
Attention 1st time builders!If you’re wondering where to start, here’s square one: Article from cigarboxguitar.com https://www.cigarboxguitar.com/knowledge-base/how-t… Started by BrianQ. |
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Feb 27 Reply by MadGomer |
Brickhouse CBG WiringHi folks I am currently building my first CBG for a colleague at work .I need some advice on connecting a 59 Seymour Duncan Trembucker to a… Started by Ian Boyd |
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Dec 11, 2023 Reply by Ian Boyd |
Fretless fret markersWhen I have built my previous fretless cbgs I have burned the fret line into my necks. I’m about to start a new build using a very dark woo… Started by Michael Myers |
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Apr 20, 2023 Reply by Michael Myers |
canjo building and tuningHi, We have a little pop can canjo someone gave me. My grandkids love it so we have decided to make them all one for Christmas. I bought… Started by Brenda |
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Dec 3, 2022 Reply by MadGomer |
Minimum tools neededIt's been almost 4 years and 2 moves since my last build. I have a stick, a box and the various bits and pieces to complete a 3 or 4 strin… Started by Wichita Sam |
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Nov 14, 2022 Reply by Taffy Evans |
High G problemOn one of my fretted builds I’ve noticed that when I pick the high G string, and let it ring, I seem to be getting a harmonic sound as the… Started by Michael Myers |
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Nov 3, 2022 Reply by Taffy Evans |
Doubling the high stringHi all!I am new to CBG, starting my second build. I like the doubled melody string of lap dulcimers and am considering stringing my new bui… Started by Robert Killen |
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Oct 14, 2022 Reply by Paul Craig |
Aluminum License PlateIm trying to find out if Ghosting a gitty bucker to the underside of an aluminum Plate would work? Does it have to be steel? Ive got this… Started by Larry Sobol |
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Oct 1, 2022 Reply by Larry Sobol |
C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.They make the Pure and Simple kit, and the Big Easy kit. Both are 3 string fretless and both mount the neck to the top of the box on the ou… Started by jon neet |
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Aug 16, 2022 Reply by Taffy Evans |
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Discussion Forum
Cutting deep boxes in half
Started by Justin Stanchfield. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 20. 9 Replies 2 Likes
Attention 1st time builders!
Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by MadGomer Feb 27. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Brickhouse CBG Wiring
Started by Ian Boyd. Last reply by Ian Boyd Dec 11, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Fretless fret markers
Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Michael Myers Apr 20, 2023. 8 Replies 0 Likes
canjo building and tuning
Started by Brenda. Last reply by MadGomer Dec 3, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Minimum tools needed
Started by Wichita Sam. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 14, 2022. 21 Replies 1 Like
High G problem
Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 3, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Doubling the high string
Started by Robert Killen. Last reply by Paul Craig Oct 14, 2022. 23 Replies 2 Likes
Aluminum License Plate
Started by Larry Sobol. Last reply by Larry Sobol Oct 1, 2022. 6 Replies 2 Likes
C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.
Started by jon neet. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 16, 2022. 6 Replies 1 Like
Frettin' and stainin'
Started by Doug Laffin. Last reply by Order99 Aug 11, 2022. 4 Replies 1 Like
Bolt on neck to a set neck body?
Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Jul 17, 2022. 14 Replies 1 Like
Locations
Started by Roy Smith. Last reply by the anonymous pick May 15, 2022. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Help please re Bento Box Uke "nut"
Started by Al Lobe. Last reply by BrianQ. May 10, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Clarification on pick ups
Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Taffy Evans May 6, 2022. 5 Replies 1 Like
Licence plate cbg
Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Michael Myers May 2, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Builder's Tips
Started by Wichita Sam. Last reply by MadGomer Feb 23, 2022. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Getting there but needing advice/help please.
Started by Lionhound. Last reply by MadGomer Feb 18, 2022. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Tres Cubano Build
Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 9, 2021. 18 Replies 2 Likes
CB Gitty Country Roads Banjo kit
Started by Ken Hope. Last reply by Christopher G Daniels Nov 29, 2021. 4 Replies 1 Like
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All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024
"Roger was extra special. And fun. Wailing harp there, A.D.!
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All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024
" You can Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd !!"
All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024
a Tribute to the Great lyricist Roger Miller ,a adapted version of the Tune " You cant Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd " whit the refrein , on a four string c...
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