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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 JP on June 20, 2020 at 1:05am: Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to say "hello" and introduce myself to the forum. My name is JP Baldwin, and I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for many years before being introduced to CBGs.

My dad discovered the instruments after taking a break from music for a long time, and I've really become fascinated by them! So much history, and I love that they lend themselves to so many unique builds that are different from the 'typical' guitars and styles we see everywhere else.

I'm looking forward to continue experimenting with the instruments, and checking out all the music on the site. Have a great weekend!

Best,

JP

Comment by Paul Craig on June 6, 2020 at 7:36am: Welcome Brett and that's a great looking build.

Comment by the anonymous pick on June 5, 2020 at 8:06pm: Awesome Brett !!!

Comment by Brett Fortner on June 5, 2020 at 7:06am: Hello All,

i wish i had found this site before making my "mini me"(see pic) there are so many creative, talented and inspiring people here, Im from SoCal, ive made alot of fun projects, but never an instrument, and then i saw a cigar box guitar and thought that would great for practicing, so i started, but then it morphed into what you see below, solid poplar body, maple neck and walnut fret board at 20" scale, and it plays way better than i expected.

Comment by Uncle John on May 19, 2020 at 3:18pm: Way to go, Perry. Welcome to a fun and creative past time.

Comment by Perry Hancock on May 19, 2020 at 3:07pm: Just joined CBN. Finished my first guitar today.

Comment by Paul scofield on April 20, 2020 at 9:10pm: Hi John , we have things in common , dumb,British, and play blues! Hey ho. Welcome to the nation. I have a 100 yr Fry’s choc box 3 string , and a simmers biscuit tin 3 string ,drop by and take a look .stay safe .Paul.

Comment by John Chewter on April 20, 2020 at 1:32pm: Cool, beginning to get it

Comment by the anonymous pick on April 20, 2020 at 1:31pm: Well, on this page , you may have a few folks welcome you , , but as for topics , you can search in the top right of any page , or see discussions and posts pop up lower in the right columns where you can join in any time by clicking on them , or scroll to the bottom of each and add your own discussion . and of course , when you post vids and pictures , folks will chime in etc . you may not get a notice when folks comment on pictures , so keep checking back . replies in videos will give notices . The site has a few bugs at the moment , sometimes comments dont appear .. but it seems they are working on it . you will get the hang of it . ;-)