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We wanna know who you are! Where ya from? What'cha buildin'? This is a place for new members to introduce themselves and old 'uns to show 'em around. I'm Shane & I run the Nation. I'm glad you're here. Come on in and tune up!

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Better late than never...

Started by Crazed Fandango Apr 17. 0 Replies 0 Likes

After joining this forum in 2014, I finally have my 1st CBG which my wife bought for me at the weekend (a 4 string from Frethound Custom Guitars). I was never going to get around to building one.Now…Continue

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My 1st CGB

Started by Mi Rankin. Last reply by Ian Jan 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Just finished my 1st freeless acoustic CBG, based on the #Glenn Watt design. 31inch neck, 25inch scale, 42/32/24 gauge strings. Sycamore neck and a 200mm x 180mm x 45mm box made from 7mm ply. Neck…Continue

Hi, y'all.

Started by HazelFyrebird. Last reply by Ian Nov 14, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi, I'm HazelFyrebird, and I'm a wannabe luthier (I feel like I'm standing up at a Builder's Anonymous meeting...) in Virginia. I'm a bit of a lurker, as I've been reading and reading for a while,…Continue

I Am Blaming All of You with YouTube Channels.

Started by William Bannier. Last reply by William Bannier Sep 25, 2023. 3 Replies 2 Likes

This is not so much of a reintroduction as a rebirth so to speak. I joined Cigar Box Nation many, many years ago when I initially developed an interest in more "primitive" instruments, CBGs, mountain…Continue

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Comment by Larry on May 16, 2017 at 11:26am: Hi there fellow twangers I'm Larry. I live on the RI coast. Built a couple diddley bows and the my first cbg. Not to good hoping my second is better.

Comment by Paul Craig on May 14, 2017 at 6:53am: Welcome Craig and Franklin. Welcome to the addiction and recognizing you have a problem. Rehab from this type of addiction is frowned upon.

Comment by Craig Wiseman on May 13, 2017 at 1:55pm: Hi all my name is Craig I from Geelong Australia ( near Melbourne ), like most have always been into all alrernative music but never played, then I discovered Cigar Box Guitars, I am 1oo % hooked .

Comment by the anonymous pick on May 12, 2017 at 7:32am: welcome ;-)

Comment by Franklin McQuaid on May 12, 2017 at 6:00am: Hi everyone, I'm Franklin McQuaid and just joined Cigar Box Nation. I just received my first Cigar Box Guitar off of eBay. I look forward to learning to play it. I also am learning the blues harmonica. I play some six string guitar. It's a goal of mine to become a one man band. I have lots to learn and welcome any positive feedback. I would like to hear from you. I am excited and look forward to this new venture. I plan to provide videos and picture in the future.

Comment by Paul Craig on May 3, 2017 at 8:17am: Welcome guys.

Comment by stephen steward on May 3, 2017 at 2:42am: Good morning everyone! My name is Stephen and I stumbled upon 3 string CBG's just a couple of weeks ago and absolutely love them. I was immediately intrigued with the history and deep culture that comes with them. I've never played a guitar before but and very excited to learn and play my very first CBG creation. I see a lot more builds in my near future for sure.

Comment by Chris on May 1, 2017 at 6:17pm: Welcome to Im new here as well been here just a couple short weeks glad your here

Comment by Rock-Schorsch on May 1, 2017 at 9:02am: Hello ! My name is Schorsch (in Bavaria for George), and I come from Olching 20 kilometers west of Munich. Since I built a gitty last year, I still needed some playable songs. Then came across other sites some time ago on this site with some tabs and accessories. The parts were but then with customs clearance and shipping too expensive and I left it. By the construction of a transistor amp and a tube amp, as well as a CBG suitcase, I wanted to join this community to return some of the creativity. I've been playing guitar for about 35 years, but I've got a passable Tele-Copy, and an Ovation Legend, but I prefer to play on an old, worn-out Framus Western, which cost around 50 € about 30 years ago Has. Pieces from j.j. Cale or Skynyrd. On the four-string are simple blues songs. The conversion is tremendous for me as a rhythm guitar player. I am now looking forward to sharing some pictures, tips and videos. We are looking forward to a lively exchange: Schorsch Thank you!!!