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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 PEGGY TRAMBLE on August 28, 2011 at 10:03am: Well I am still building stick dulcimers and each one gets a bit better as I hopefully improve my finishing technics. Would like to get some tips on staining. It seems when I apply stain the whole surface becomes rough even though I am vacuming the instrument and using a dry cloth to remove all dust. I have better luck just using verathane over the natural wood.

Comment by Legendary on August 28, 2011 at 8:07am: Hello every one. Iam just starting on my first cigar box guiter. A employee at a record store led me to investagate into it. I found myself wanting to make my own and found CBN. I Bought some old cigar box's and even found a 1969 teisco E-110 guiter at a yard sale for cheap to use as a donor. Iam really excited to do this build. and cant wait to share the finish product with every body on CBN.

Comment by DonnieC on August 21, 2011 at 3:14am: Hey Al

Comment by Saner Cigar Box Guitars .com on August 20, 2011 at 9:58am: Hello CBN, My name is Brian and I've been on the nation for a little over a month and have built 4 guitars and 2 cigar box amps with some advice from several of the members of CBN. Thanks everyone for you advice and thanks Shane for making this site, this is the most fun I have had in a long time... Brian.

Comment by OGGER on August 16, 2011 at 9:21am: Hello Everyone, My name is John and I go by Ogger here. I live in NC and I am building 3 string CBGs I have some pics up and a few of you guys commented on some of them. I learned all I know about CBGs from this most kickin website. I even tried to build a amp which failed. But I will try to fix it and count it as a learning experience. I play guitar and sing, and now I want to hone my skills on the CBGs. I also built some stomp boxes which are very, very cool and so easy to do at that.

I know I have introduced myself before but I couldn't pass up the chance of winning $100.00 in Chinese plastic. Rock ON!!!!!!!!!! Ogger

Comment by Kyle on August 10, 2011 at 10:07pm: Hi there,

Im Kyle from Victoria Australia and im hooked on these things. 24 yr old concretor and im in the process of my 2nd build.

I've never really been motivated to make anything but i love music, i love the blues and i love the guitar so this culture is perfect to get me motivated.

It was such an amazing feeling when i finished my first CGB and it actually sounded decent! didnt think i had it in me! (alot of studying this site and forums helped though).

Cant wait to test #2.

thanks guys

Comment by PEGGY TRAMBLE on August 6, 2011 at 10:52am: Well I am a newbie and I build stick dulcimers..... I am trying to install piezo pickups but am having a hum problem....hmmmmm. Help

Comment by Doug Patterson on July 31, 2011 at 11:20am: Greetings from Pittsburgh! I make smoking pipes, collect pocket knives, and build drums (djembes mostly). Now I want to try my hand at cbgs. Just what I need, another addiction! Anyway, looking forward to getting to know a few folks here. Wish me luck on my first build.

Comment by August West on July 24, 2011 at 2:43pm: Hi everyone just wanted to introduce myself and say hello from Colorado. Until 2 days ago I had never heard of a cigar box guitar. I was looking for a project to build with my son and came across a video on YouTube for a cigar box amp built by bemuzic. Then I saw this thing see was playing, and then I heard it and freaked out over the tone and knew I wanted one. I have been playing guitar for about a year and a half. In March I crashed a Mt bike and badly fractured my right index finger. I have been playing slide since my injury and a CBG would be just perfect. I will probably just buy my first one and then maybe build after that. I will definitely be building an amp. So happy I found this forum, lots of good information.

Comment by Felix Cisneros on July 22, 2011 at 10:50am: Newbie From Cali
Hi!I'm from the Bay Area in California.Going to build my first CBG.Play different types of instruments.Kind of like Jack of all trades,Master of none.lol Everyone has some great ideas Looking forward to learning from everyone.