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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 Chris Thomas on January 11, 2016 at 5:37am: Hi Rob and welcome, have fun mate, all the best, Chris. :)

Comment by Robert Spence on January 11, 2016 at 4:59am: Hi I'm Rob from red hill surrey. I've been hooked for a few months, took the plunge and built my first guitar a couple of months ago. Rough and raw but its showed me my mistakes. I have so many plans in my head, need to get them out and onto the bench. I've found this site and it's members immensely inspiring. Looking forward to getting on with it.

Comment by Paul Craig on January 9, 2016 at 8:09am: Welcome Bill.

Comment by Robert Killen on January 9, 2016 at 6:21am: Welcome to the fun, Bill!

Look forward to hearing/seeing some of your work one of these days.

Cheers!

Comment by smilingdog1 on January 9, 2016 at 5:56am: Welcome Bill,

Playing lazy does that mean you were laying down while play?

CBG's is an infectious disease can only be controlled by a shot of Tequila and more building.

Comment by Bill Lawrence on January 9, 2016 at 3:47am: Hi good people of CBN. I`ve been playing guitar for about 40 lazy years. Started off with good intentions (finger picking etc.) but due to family and work life, things went a bit stale. Been in a couple of bands (Rockabilly) but have always loved the Blues. First heard of CBGs a few years back and now i`m educating myself in the art of making one. Or two or three. Loving it!

Comment by Paul Craig on January 6, 2016 at 8:33pm: Welcome Greg from Zepfan.

Comment by smilingdog1 on January 6, 2016 at 5:22pm: Welcome Greg,

Nice solid body basses. I'm just putting the finishing touches on my 1st CBG custom bass.