New to CBG

Comment by John Bartlette 4 hours agoDelete Comment

John here,I live in southwest Missouri (the Ozarks) and I'm 62 years old and about the only thing musical I could play was the radio. I was born with just a thumb and 2 stubs on my left hand and a thumb and 2 fingers on the right hand. I stumbled onto a you tube video with Justine Johnson showing how you can play a 3 string CBG with 1 finger. I have twice as many as needed. Now learning 3 string fretted with Patrick Curley lessons and have advanced to lesson 4. I have to play left handed in order to fret and have some chord challenges but working through them. Neat to be able to play music after all these years.

Views: 39

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Tim Pannabecker on December 6, 2019 at 8:02pm

Awesome share John, I’m glad you are musical, it feeds the soul

RSS

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building BasicsCigar Box Guitar Parts Store

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Discussion Forum

I am back from long ago

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

I am back from long ago

Started by Jerryrig240 Mar 15. 0 Replies

New kinda Old Boy from Scotland

Started by Lionhound Feb 17. 0 Replies

New guy with muffler guitar build

Started by Jay Cole. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Jan 5. 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

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

Started by Bob Leon. Last reply by Nayeb Gofs Jun 24, 2021. 5 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 28, 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

How did I end up here? ;-)

Started by Simon Benoit. Last reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry Sep 4, 2019. 9 Replies

Hey there

Started by Pim. Last reply by Metal hic Aug 20, 2019. 10 Replies

Blog Posts

Effects Pedals

Posted by Trey Allensworth on May 26, 2022 at 10:04am 12 Comments

alaska airlines

Posted by jeff weins on May 13, 2022 at 5:18pm 0 Comments

in What way does your type HEADSTOCK effect stringtension, and vibration flow?

Posted by A.D.EKER on May 9, 2022 at 9:20am 9 Comments

Build number two

Posted by Guy Bachman on March 30, 2022 at 1:19pm 4 Comments

Let’s talk Dorian…

Posted by BrianQ. on March 26, 2022 at 3:17pm 2 Comments

Latest Activity

Keith Rearick liked Poorness Studios's video
Thumbnail

New River Train (a musical skit)

1 hour ago
Keith Rearick liked Korrigan's video
Thumbnail

Radioactive

1 hour ago
Keith Rearick liked Gary O'slide's video
Thumbnail

Gary O'Slide Fingers blues

1 hour ago
Uncle John commented on Poorness Studios's video
Thumbnail

New River Train (a musical skit)

"You guys are my fave right do-et.  That twanger sounds great."
2 hours ago
Korrigan commented on Korrigan's video
Thumbnail

Radioactive

"By the way, listen with headphones if you can. There's a lot more going on there then…"
4 hours ago
Korrigan commented on Korrigan's video
Thumbnail

Radioactive

"Thanks guys!And yeah Poorness, I'm hipper than I look. lol"
4 hours ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on Poorness Studios's video
Thumbnail

New River Train (a musical skit)

"I can always tell you are having a good time putting them together! "
6 hours ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on Poorness Studios's video
Thumbnail

New River Train (a musical skit)

"Another delightful musical skit Kale! Creative and entertaining. You have a fertile imagination."
6 hours ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Thy Loving Kindness: 3-String Surf SLG Cigar Box Guitar

"Thanks for watching AGP and Uncle John! I think this song goes back to college days when I was…"
8 hours ago
Poorness Studios posted a video

New River Train (a musical skit)

I thought it was time to do another musical skit. I hope you all enjoy this two man rendition of a classic folk tune, New River Train. If you haven't seen th...
8 hours ago
5 Comments
T-Gripped liked Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Thy Loving Kindness: 3-String Surf SLG Cigar Box Guitar

9 hours ago
Uncle John commented on Korrigan's video
Thumbnail

Radioactive

"Strong, K"
9 hours ago

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

Events

Music

© 2022   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

\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 -->