#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!

Phil Thomas's Discussions (18)

View

Discussions Replied To (2)

Replies

Latest Activity

"Hi Mike Check out www.alibaba.com and search for 'wooden broom handles' ...really ch…"

Phil Thomas replied Mar 11, 2015 to Build questions

6

Mar 11, 2015
Reply by Phil Thomas

"Hi Mike I've been doing workshops with kids for a while now. Cigar boxes are the way…"

Phil Thomas replied Mar 8, 2015 to Build questions

6

Mar 11, 2015
Reply by Phil Thomas

Welcome to
Cigar Box Nation

Sign Up
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

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

Let’s talk Aeolian…for Diddley bow’s in G & D

Started by BrianQ. Sep 13, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Let’s talk Dorian… for Diddley bow’s in G & D

Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by Cliff Whitefoot Mar 30, 2022. 1 Reply 1 Like

Finger stretching exercise - Diddley Bow

Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 12, 2022. 2 Replies 0 Likes

One String Wonder

Started by BrianQ. Jan 29, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Bridges

Started by Ken Thompson Nov 27, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Let’s talk, Phrygian mode for Diddley Bows in G & D

Started by BrianQ. Sep 4, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Diddley Bow Tabs #5

Started by BrianQ. Apr 22, 2019. 0 Replies 2 Likes

Diddley Bow Tabs #4

Started by BrianQ. Jan 25, 2019. 0 Replies 1 Like

Diddley Bow Tabs #3

Started by BrianQ. Nov 28, 2018. 0 Replies 1 Like

1 String Tab

Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 15, 2018. 1 Reply 1 Like

Diddley Bow Tabs #2

Started by BrianQ. Nov 8, 2018. 0 Replies 3 Likes

Diddley Bow Tabs

Started by BrianQ. Nov 4, 2018. 0 Replies 4 Likes

Dead Flowers Diatonic Tab for Rolling Stones fans

Started by Jeff Powers. Last reply by Jeff Powers Oct 5, 2017. 2 Replies 2 Likes

Cookie Tin Diddley Bow

Started by Jeffrey Greene May 12, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

First stringed instrument build!

Started by Bob. Last reply by Bob Apr 30, 2017. 3 Replies 2 Likes

My first Diddley-Bow!

Started by Boris Timofeenko. Last reply by Dano Schultz Apr 23, 2017. 2 Replies 6 Likes

String For My First Diddley Bow

Started by Jeffrey Greene Apr 11, 2017. 0 Replies 1 Like

Showing off my first Diddley Bow.

Started by Andrew Cooper. Last reply by Andrew Cooper Mar 11, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Harmonica tab to Diddley bow/Canjo

Started by James Conder. Last reply by Gordon Cooper Dec 6, 2016. 1 Reply 1 Like

My double stringer

Started by Craig Simpson Nov 14, 2016. 0 Replies 0 Likes

View All

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

A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's video

There i was Standing at the ..... BCB - A. D. Eker 2024

"Thank you Keith for standing at the crossroads whit me for a while ! appriciated !"

34 minutes ago

A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's video

All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024

"Thanks Keith appriciated !"

37 minutes ago

A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's video

All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024

"Thanks Doug ! Glad you liked it !"

49 minutes ago

BrianQ. liked Gary O'slide's video

folk relaxing music song cigar box guitar @RhialtoPurple Un moment de tranquillité

13 hours ago

David Hopkins commented on David Hopkins's photo

Anti-Body Guitars 18,19 and 20

"Thanks Doug. You know... i should have made it a lefty since I don't play either way.…"

15 hours ago

Doug Thorsvik commented on David Hopkins's photo

Anti-Body Guitars 18,19 and 20

"Very cool builds David! I favor the center one; probably because I’m a lefty, not that the…"

16 hours ago

Doug Thorsvik commented on A.D.EKER's video

All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024

"I like your creative take on this Roger Miller classic Andries! As for the Slingers version well…"

16 hours ago

Gary O'slide posted videos

16 hours ago

BrianQ. liked Randy S. Bretz's photo

On the Bench

16 hours ago

BrianQ. commented on Randy S. Bretz's photo

On the Bench

"Oohh, SpectraPly! I likey Randy!!"

16 hours ago

BrianQ. liked Doug Thorsvik's video

Shout with Joy to God: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar

16 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked Doug Thorsvik's video

Shout with Joy to God: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar

19 hours ago

RSS

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Add a Panel-Mount Gain to a C. B. Gitty Amp Board

Cigar Box Guitar Building Tip: Neck Reinforcement with Humbuckers

A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Make a Straight Headstock

Cigar Box Ukulele Kit Assembly Guide

Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building guide by Joshua Gayou

“Open A” AEA Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open E” EBE Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open D” DAD Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open G” GDG Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

Diatonic (Dulcimer-Style) Fretting – What it is, How and Why to Use It

More…

Events

Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)

May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 1)

May 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 2)

May 31, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 3, Daytime)

June 1, 2024 from 11am to 3pm – Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
0 Comments 0 Likes
20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 3 Evening

June 1, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Orion Amphitheater
0 Comments 0 Likes

Music

© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Powered by

Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service

Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Cigar Box Nation.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Sign in to chat!

Scroll \uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->