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Bob Leon replied Oct 7, 2020 to First time builder, getting confused with what types of boxes are best

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Ciao from Siena Italy

Started by Filippo Dei. Last reply by Paul Craig May 16. 3 Replies

First time builder, getting confused with what types of boxes are best

Started by Bob Leon. Last reply by Blues Frog Dec 4, 2022. 6 Replies

New guy… sort of.

Started by William B. Dec 4, 2022. 0 Replies

New kinda Old Boy from Scotland

Started by Lionhound. Last reply by Paul Craig Nov 17, 2022. 1 Reply

I am back from long ago

Started by Jerryrig240. Last reply by Paul Craig Mar 16, 2022. 1 Reply

I am back from long ago

Started by Jerryrig240 Mar 15, 2022. 0 Replies

New guy with muffler guitar build

Started by Jay Cole. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Jan 5, 2022. 2 Replies

Hello From Idaho

Started by Michael Bowlin. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 13, 2021. 1 Reply

Eh, From Canada

Started by Kevin Rzewinski. Last reply by Blues Frog Dec 9, 2021. 2 Replies

Looking to make a Uke for my second build

Started by Nathan Christenson. Last reply by the anonymous pick Feb 7, 2021. 6 Replies

Hello from Virginia - N00B to CBG

Started by Bill Saunders. Last reply by Bill Saunders Nov 4, 2020. 2 Replies

First Build (almost) complete

Started by Grizzly Coleman. Last reply by Joe Caruso Aug 25, 2020. 1 Reply

Kiwi Guitarist

Started by Terry. Last reply by Kevin M. Kraft Jun 27, 2020. 10 Replies

Seeking folks who have built using ripsaw blade, licence plate or similar resonators.

Started by John Chewter Apr 20, 2020. 0 Replies

The strangest thing happen to me on my birthday

Started by Big D. Last reply by Poorness Studios Mar 1, 2020. 2 Replies

Cigar box mandolin

Started by BeanJean. Last reply by 3 Chord Ziggy Feb 11, 2020. 1 Reply

How did I get here?

Started by Tyler Garrett. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Dec 6, 2019. 1 Reply

Hola Desde Mexico

Started by Harvey Bernstein. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Dec 6, 2019. 1 Reply

New to CBG

Started by John Bartlette. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Dec 6, 2019. 1 Reply

New boy

Started by Paul scofield. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Dec 6, 2019. 1 Reply

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