Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

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Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.

Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!

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Cutting deep boxes in half

Started by Justin Stanchfield. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 20. 9 Replies

Attention 1st time builders!

Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by MadGomer Feb 27. 2 Replies

Brickhouse CBG Wiring

Started by Ian Boyd. Last reply by Ian Boyd Dec 11, 2023. 1 Reply

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Comment by Eric CR on December 9, 2013 at 6:03am
Made my first CGB. Its not perfect, but the next will be better! http://www.guitarwitheric.com/music/
Comment by Thomas "Duck" Petry on December 9, 2013 at 4:39am

Lots of wiring info and help right here on the Nation.

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/cbgwiringelectronics

Comment by ShadowChancer on December 9, 2013 at 4:32am

Try this link for ALL wiring needs in any configuration    http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/wiring-diagrams/

Comment by Gumbo Blues Guitars on December 9, 2013 at 4:14am

need wiring diagram for mini humbucker with Volumn and jack only.

Comment by Tom Caneschi aka cbg tom on December 7, 2013 at 5:08am

There's a free software program called wfrets right here on cbn here's the link.

TC

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/profiles/blogs/measuring-frets-the-ea...

Comment by Richey Kay on December 6, 2013 at 7:17pm

http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/Fretting/i-fretcalc.html

Here you go Lou. Just use a ruler clamped to the fretboard to make the measurements. Strongly advise using mm rather than inches. Also, round up to 1 decimal place (34.798 becomes 34.8 etc).

Comment by tdq on December 6, 2013 at 7:14pm

Lou, I'm not on my computer at the moment but I know there are online scale calculators out there, so google should help. 

Comment by Lou Toledo on December 6, 2013 at 4:50pm

Hi,I am wondering if anyone has the fret spacing for a 22 " scale??

 

Comment by Scott aka Farmer Ted on November 29, 2013 at 10:01am

Ben of CB Gitty...look to the right hand side of the screen

Comment by Rick Collier on November 29, 2013 at 9:59am

Just wondered where I can get a kit or buy one would like an electric if I can

Thanks

Rick

 

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