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Blues Frog replied Dec 4, 2022 to First time builder, getting confused with what types of boxes are best

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"That looks awesome!"

Blues Frog replied Dec 16, 2021 to New guy with muffler guitar build

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Reply by Tim Pannabecker

"Welcome to the "Nation"  Just be warned, its addictive. Nobody can build just one!"

Blues Frog replied Dec 9, 2021 to Eh, From Canada

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"Welcome to the addiction. It starts out with one and then you have to build more.  B…"

Blues Frog replied Jul 23, 2019 to Just sayin' Hey from Abiquiu, NM

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Reply by Uncle John

"Started building in 2015 for something new to do. Joined this site because the folks…"

Blues Frog replied Jul 15, 2019 to Smokin' Guitars - New Member Introduction

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"Rodger, I started with the same kit. Added a piezo and a skull volume knob. Sounds g…"

Blues Frog replied May 1, 2018 to Hello from Los Angeles

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"Welcome to the Nation."

Blues Frog replied Feb 22, 2018 to Just Joined

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Reply by Rooster Reaves

"I've found that while my abilities are mediocre at best, what I like is hearing my g…"

Blues Frog replied Aug 15, 2017 to

just now

"That there's a beaut!"

Blues Frog replied Aug 14, 2017 to

just now

"Ima smack you with this guitar! That's funny right there. I like the guit AND the do…"

Blues Frog replied Jun 8, 2017 to No cigar boxes here!

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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

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I am back from long ago

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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

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Hello from Virginia - N00B to CBG

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First Build (almost) complete

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Kiwi Guitarist

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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

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New boy

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How did I end up here? ;-)

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