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Howdy, I'm John Bolton from SW Iowa Hi folks. I have been building CBGs for about 4 years and recently found Cigar Box Nation. I like Delta and Piedmont Blues and play inter… Started by Uncle John	6	Apr 23, 2010 Reply by Robert Hynden
"Hi" from South Central Iowa Hi everyone, My name is Marie Hynden and I live in South Central Iowa. I'm originaly from The Netherlands (Holland) born and raised there.… Started by Marie Hynden	1	Apr 21, 2010 Reply by Tim Fleischer
"Hi, My name is Patrick and I have a Cigar Box problem." Someone told me I belong here. Last November a guy brought a Cigar Box Guitar to my regular Blues Jam. (The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage… Started by WhodatPat	4	Apr 21, 2010 Reply by Robert Hynden
I'm from Memphis well, i live in Japan now but I'm from Memphis, TN. I love the blues, jazz, and really all kinds of music. about three weeks ago i decide… Started by Jonathan	1	Apr 21, 2010 Reply by Robert Hynden
Rex Rambler from Leadwood, Missouri Hi my name is Rex, yes like your dog's name... I am from the boondocks of of the Ozark Foothills here in Missouri. My great-grand dad was a… Started by Rex	6	Apr 21, 2010 Reply by Robert Hynden
A hello from England Hi all you crazy cigar box lovin' son of a guns, just thought I'd pop in here and say hello. I discovered the beauty of cigar box guitars f… Started by Tummy Troubled Tom	5	Apr 13, 2010 Reply by Tummy Troubled Tom
Hi there! I just bought a three string cigar box guitar from my dad, who makes great instruments. I just really loved playing it as soon as I picked… Started by Ian Carpenter	1	Mar 28, 2010 Reply by Alan Roberts
Got mine as perk! Howdy all, I am neanderpaul. I'm a live looping artist. I play bass, guitar, a wurlitzer 200a electric piano, and a 3 piece stand up drum k… Started by neanderpaul	0	Mar 28, 2010
New from NC Hey guys,I am Tim from Pfafftown, NC, outside of Winston-Salem. I just recently discovered the world of CBG's and in the course of the las… Started by Hey, TURN IT DOWN!	0	Mar 27, 2010
Mercedes from Birmingham, AL Hi y'all, I just got my first cbg this weekend from Roger Martin in Gatlinburg, TN and joined up to learn more about how to play, and event… Started by Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark	4	Mar 25, 2010 Reply by Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark

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Better late than never...

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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

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Hello From Idaho

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Eh, From Canada

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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.

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The strangest thing happen to me on my birthday

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