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Hello from Sweden! Im a newbie on CBG ,just love the sound of a cbg!i´m planning to build 2 cbg for me and my friend! i hope they will be finished until chris… Started by Chris Rylander	1	Dec 17, 2010 Reply by Eric Townsend
Hello from MO Hello CBG people! I tend to get bored during the winter months and to keep myself entertained I take to doing projects. Having become ena… Started by Daniel Todd	5	Dec 13, 2010 Reply by Wichita Sam
New kid from Saginaw Hey all, new kid here. I've actually been lurking for a while, checking things out, but I never joined because I haven't built one, yet, an… Started by Ryan Rose	2	Nov 24, 2010 Reply by Ryan Rose
Cigar Box Guitar Parts Hi building first cigar box - anyone know where I can purchase the parts in the UK? Started by Colombia Lobon	17	Oct 29, 2010 Reply by Eric Townsend
Western Pennsylvania Salutations from ever cloudy Butler, Pennsylvania. I've built a few CBG and had one bought for me. I did not know that there were more… Started by Tweelo d'Landon	2	Oct 12, 2010 Reply by Tweelo d'Landon
Greetings from Serbia Hi, I am a total newbie with CBG. I played a little with a guitar long time ago and now have a strong wish to play an instrument. Seems to… Started by Sasha	2	Oct 12, 2010 Reply by Memphis Rob
Sammy Romero from Lafayette Louisiana Hello My name is Sammy and i am a local pickup maker here in Lafayette Louisiana. Me and a friend run a small pickup company called Live Oa… Started by Sammy Romero	2	Oct 12, 2010 Reply by Tweelo d'Landon
Greetings From Texas Hey what's up group. Been a member for a week or so now, and this site is an invaluable tool for crafting, playing, etc. I've used it cons… Started by Dustin Smith	1	Oct 11, 2010 Reply by Eric Townsend
Hi from Cape Town - South Africa Firstly, thanks to Shane for an awesome site - great stuff.I am from Cape Town, South Africa. I have been playing guitar for quite a few ye… Started by Colin Peterson	0	Oct 8, 2010
Hello from Ireland Hi my name is Ross I'm from Galway in Ireland. I have just joined the site and already love it! I have made a couple of biscuit tin lap sli… Started by Ross Geraghty	2	Oct 7, 2010 Reply by Memphis Rob

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Better late than never...

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My 1st CGB

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Hi, y'all.

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I Am Blaming All of You with YouTube Channels.

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New CBG Builder

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Ciao from Siena Italy

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

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New guy… sort of.

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New kinda Old Boy from Scotland

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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 1 Like

Hello From Idaho

Started by Michael Bowlin. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 13, 2021. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Eh, From Canada

Started by Kevin Rzewinski. Last reply by Blues Frog Dec 9, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Looking to make a Uke for my second build

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Hello from Virginia - N00B to CBG

Started by Bill Saunders. Last reply by Bill Saunders Nov 4, 2020. 2 Replies 1 Like

First Build (almost) complete

Started by Grizzly Coleman. Last reply by Joe Caruso Aug 25, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Kiwi Guitarist

Started by Terry. Last reply by Kevin M. Kraft Jun 27, 2020. 10 Replies 2 Likes

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

Started by John Chewter Apr 20, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes

The strangest thing happen to me on my birthday

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