"Sorry I haven"t been on here awhile. PLEASE let me Reset my PASSWORD!!!!!"
#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101 Discussions (688)
| Discussions | Replies | Latest Activity |
|---|---|---|
Box style - acoustic or electricI've recently finished my first build, a CB Gitty kit. It appears to have ignited a spark inside and I'm already planning a second build. I… Started by Warren McLennan |
13 |
Aug 7, 2020 Reply by Tim Pannabecker |
Obvious overlooked error. Do I rebuild this neck?Hi everyone. Just finished my first electric. Sat down to play a bit and realized I had somehow made the neck short. I’ve only got 15 compl… Started by Michael shrader |
9 |
Jun 5, 2020 Reply by mitch jones |
Neck is bowingI have been building my CBG's with 1 X 2 maple. I have given one to a friend and he says that the neck is starting to bow. Is this a proble… Started by Lou Ellis |
10 |
Apr 21, 2020 Reply by Paul Craig |
Too far gone??Started by T-Gripped |
13 |
Mar 30, 2020 Reply by BrianQ. |
Finishing FretboardI'm having a bit of trouble with the sequence of events here: I have a poplar neck, and have cut and glued the scarf for the headstock, and… Started by Jeffrey Phillips |
5 |
Mar 4, 2020 Reply by Gus K |
Yardstick FretboardsHi guys, Working on my first build. Will be a slide at 25.5" , dual piezo pickups, basic poplar neck and following Del's basic build. I wa… Started by Jim Codog |
9 |
Feb 17, 2020 Reply by Gus K |
Snake oil pick up install questionGuys I’m building my first electric and installing a snake oil pickup. I’m not sure how it mounts in the box. It appears that it attaches t… Started by Michael shrader |
1 |
Feb 17, 2020 Reply by Gus K |
Walnut overloadHi folks! Newbie member/builder here. I have walnut. 100+ board feet, kiln-dried, waiting patiently in the frigid shop. Last woodworking… Started by 3 Chord Ziggy |
21 |
Feb 16, 2020 Reply by 3 Chord Ziggy |
Questions on a first time electric build.Hi all, I’m planning out my first electric build and have a couple of question. First, is there any reason to leave a space between the box… Started by Michael shrader |
4 |
Jan 27, 2020 Reply by John Mark Perchalski |
Questions about CBG details...Started my first CBG kit build yesterday (12/9), full CBG kit.First, making a mockup neck to figure things out. Want to use hardtail and s… Started by James Pobog |
8 |
Dec 13, 2019 Reply by James Pobog |
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
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
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
Latest Activity
Shout with Joy to God: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar
"Very good. Original song- did you put the psalm to music, Doug?"
Dead Mans Rag from the book Cigar Box Picking Rags for 3&4 string Cigar Box Guitar by Dogleg Steve
"Yes! Like an old sea chanty. Jaunty!"
My entry for C B Gitty's 4th International Cigar Box video playoffs 2023 Dogleg Steve St Martins Rag
"Good to see and hear you, Steve! Sounding very fine. A bright and happy song.…"
CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles
Events
Music
© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.
Powered by
