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Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101 Discussions (688)
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keep braking stringshi..i am rebuilding cbg # 1 and building cbg#2,,,i have broken 5 stings!!i am using D'Addario acoustic80/20 bronze..045,035,& 026..any… Started by bob berreth |
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Dec 3, 2009 Reply by bob berreth |
two questions for first buildI've really enjoyed getting to know you through this forum and through chat. I have a couple of questions that I haven't been able to find… Started by Ron Whitney |
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Dec 3, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
First Guitar to build & learn... need advice pls.I'm building my first CBG. Any advice on 3 string / 4 string construction. Looking for a good introduction for fun and to help me with the… Started by John Nagy |
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Dec 2, 2009 Reply by Wichita Sam |
cigar box with paper, what kind of finish?hi, I want to build an acoustic 3string, and I got this cigar box which is mostly covered with paper (attached). It looks really cool, but… Started by gene |
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Nov 20, 2009 Reply by Jarmo Katajisto |
Need some help finding a few items - sound hole rings and cheap resonator partsI've been lurking for quite some time and doing tons of research to get ready for my diving into my projects. Could anyon help me with loca… Started by Mama Mojo |
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Nov 17, 2009 Reply by Little Soul Eric |
Gluing fretboard to the neck.Hi - newbee here. Do you install the fret wire first, then glue to the neck or when it's on the neck? Thx! CBG - great place to be. Started by John Nagy |
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Nov 7, 2009 Reply by John Nagy |
glueing on a fret boardI am in the middle of a new build and am putting a fretboard on this one. what is the best glue to use? any tips would be appreciated. Than… Started by Buffalo John |
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Nov 6, 2009 Reply by Wichita Sam |
Building CBGI know you all hve covered this some where .What to build one have box an a piece of populer. But need a site that will show me from the ve… Started by Dave Haas |
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Nov 5, 2009 Reply by Tres Seaver |
Wind two winding wire same time ?Is someone try this already? Wind two winding wire sametime to one bobbin? and connect wires cross-connection, is it work at all or what h… Started by Jarmo Katajisto |
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Oct 25, 2009 Reply by Jarmo Katajisto |
Some really good beginner building videos! Brought to my attention by Diane from Chicago...CBG build videos. A must see! http://www.veoh.com/users/jimfrets Started by Vince Stark |
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Oct 24, 2009 Reply by Diane in Chicago |
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- 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!
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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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