Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T12:21:31ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDanihttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/364753650?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/thebritsarecoming/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0oyfnfknc8k1c&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPink Toothbrush Alternative Market & Record fairtag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2022-11-18:2592684:Topic:37359392022-11-18T00:37:41.663ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p>As above, Alternative market & Record fair, Pink Toothbrush Nightclub Rayleigh Essex Sunday 4th December 11:00am till 3:00pm.</p>
<p>Mud N Mojo have a stall there hopefully flogging some CBG's, I been building them quite a few years now & need to thin them out a bit, Ritz Casino box based Cbgs, Biscuit tin guitars, One string Dibbly bo's, All built from recycled & reclaimed timber.</p>
<p>Looking forward to a good day out, Hell i might even sell a few!</p>
<p>As above, Alternative market & Record fair, Pink Toothbrush Nightclub Rayleigh Essex Sunday 4th December 11:00am till 3:00pm.</p>
<p>Mud N Mojo have a stall there hopefully flogging some CBG's, I been building them quite a few years now & need to thin them out a bit, Ritz Casino box based Cbgs, Biscuit tin guitars, One string Dibbly bo's, All built from recycled & reclaimed timber.</p>
<p>Looking forward to a good day out, Hell i might even sell a few!</p> Newbytag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-04-17:2592684:Topic:34751222020-04-17T15:20:15.042ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p><span>Hi I acquired a CBG recently and am trying to learn it and at same time I’m learning the harmonica (Diatonic) I also by chance have a number of USA reg plates which it appears I can make into guitars? Do uk members buy from the USA the parts etc or here in the uk? I am thinking of building another 3 string a four string and a six string using pre made necks and fret boards etc as I do not have a decent workshop and tbh I would rather have them as a quality builds to keep and use…</span></p>
<p><span>Hi I acquired a CBG recently and am trying to learn it and at same time I’m learning the harmonica (Diatonic) I also by chance have a number of USA reg plates which it appears I can make into guitars? Do uk members buy from the USA the parts etc or here in the uk? I am thinking of building another 3 string a four string and a six string using pre made necks and fret boards etc as I do not have a decent workshop and tbh I would rather have them as a quality builds to keep and use myself. Any pointers welcome, stay safe folks.</span></p> FX rigs and recommendationstag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-25:2592684:Topic:33129842019-03-25T22:16:02.806ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p>Hi all, just wondering about what FX rigs you have, and hoping for some ideas/recommendations.</p>
<p>I am currently using 2 pedals: an Electro Harmonix double muff, and a Behringer tuner (all going into a Fender Passport mini). Does fine for home use, and can just about be mic'ed up for a small venue. I love the double muff, gives it some nice squealing and sustain.</p>
<p>What are you using?</p>
<p>I am considering expanding my set up, thinking echo/delay, possibly a pitch shifter - to get…</p>
<p>Hi all, just wondering about what FX rigs you have, and hoping for some ideas/recommendations.</p>
<p>I am currently using 2 pedals: an Electro Harmonix double muff, and a Behringer tuner (all going into a Fender Passport mini). Does fine for home use, and can just about be mic'ed up for a small venue. I love the double muff, gives it some nice squealing and sustain.</p>
<p>What are you using?</p>
<p>I am considering expanding my set up, thinking echo/delay, possibly a pitch shifter - to get some bass feeling.</p>
<p>Also considering multi FX pedal.</p>
<p>All to be used in a live setting, any thoughts, experiences, recommendations??</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Alex</p> London One Man Band festival with Hollowbellytag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-13:2592684:Topic:33064832019-03-13T19:02:48.887ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p>Starting next week til the end of March in London.</p>
<p>Kicks off with Dollar Bill and Hollowbelly free at the Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch on Weds 20th.</p>
<p>Anyone else going?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-man-band-festival-tickets-43559505654?mc_cid=f00fbfa2f4&mc_eid=46d5a897aa">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-man-band-festival-tickets-43559505654?mc_cid=f00fbfa2f4&mc_eid=46d5a897aa</a></p>
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<p>Starting next week til the end of March in London.</p>
<p>Kicks off with Dollar Bill and Hollowbelly free at the Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch on Weds 20th.</p>
<p>Anyone else going?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-man-band-festival-tickets-43559505654?mc_cid=f00fbfa2f4&mc_eid=46d5a897aa">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-man-band-festival-tickets-43559505654?mc_cid=f00fbfa2f4&mc_eid=46d5a897aa</a></p>
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<p></p> Best Amptag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-08:2592684:Topic:33040272019-03-08T21:02:32.879ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p>I was wondering what make of amplifiers people out there in CBG land are playing and why they bought them.Did you buy a solid state amp or a tube amp? Did you make an amp? Are you happy with it?</p>
<p>If money was no object,what amp do you think would be suitable for a hand made guitar which may have cost just a few shekels to make?</p>
<p>I was wondering what make of amplifiers people out there in CBG land are playing and why they bought them.Did you buy a solid state amp or a tube amp? Did you make an amp? Are you happy with it?</p>
<p>If money was no object,what amp do you think would be suitable for a hand made guitar which may have cost just a few shekels to make?</p> Small box woes?tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-01-09:2592684:Topic:32701822019-01-09T21:50:11.478ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p>Just come across a great cigar box for a cbg,but its only 8in x 5in.Solid made and no warning stickers.</p>
<p>I've never used such a small box, and think it would look a bit odd as a standard scale cbg, but I've no experience of anything else.</p>
<p>any suggestions? Maybe a ukelele or a banjo would look more in proportion? Or should I just go for a 3/4 scale normal cbg?</p>
<p>Just come across a great cigar box for a cbg,but its only 8in x 5in.Solid made and no warning stickers.</p>
<p>I've never used such a small box, and think it would look a bit odd as a standard scale cbg, but I've no experience of anything else.</p>
<p>any suggestions? Maybe a ukelele or a banjo would look more in proportion? Or should I just go for a 3/4 scale normal cbg?</p> Looking to play some festivals next yeartag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-11-08:2592684:Topic:32331082018-11-08T20:59:08.916ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p>Hello all</p>
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<p>I would really like to play some festivals next year. My current festival tastes consist of small (500 tickets max), non corporate fests. I really quite like cider/cowpunk fests.</p>
<p>I am not looking for payment. Hell, I'll even buy a ticket. I just want to play some small fests.</p>
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<p>If anybody organises/books/ knows of any such fests, and you are short of an act that can do an early afternooon slot on the second stage, please message me with what ever…</p>
<p>Hello all</p>
<p></p>
<p>I would really like to play some festivals next year. My current festival tastes consist of small (500 tickets max), non corporate fests. I really quite like cider/cowpunk fests.</p>
<p>I am not looking for payment. Hell, I'll even buy a ticket. I just want to play some small fests.</p>
<p></p>
<p>If anybody organises/books/ knows of any such fests, and you are short of an act that can do an early afternooon slot on the second stage, please message me with what ever details I need to know.</p>
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<p>Cheers all.</p>
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<p>Alex</p> New Site goes live!!tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-27:2592684:Topic:32084022018-09-27T13:13:35.240ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p>Good afternoon all!</p>
<p>Well after a long time and different incarnations and moving and life getting in the way my new website is now live!</p>
<p>3 strings, 4 strings and 6 strings, promo vids, links to instagram and shop... its all there!</p>
<p>Appreciate anyone who checks it out! Comments more than welcome!</p>
<p>Cheers all!</p>
<p>Blind John…</p>
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<p>Good afternoon all!</p>
<p>Well after a long time and different incarnations and moving and life getting in the way my new website is now live!</p>
<p>3 strings, 4 strings and 6 strings, promo vids, links to instagram and shop... its all there!</p>
<p>Appreciate anyone who checks it out! Comments more than welcome!</p>
<p>Cheers all!</p>
<p>Blind John</p>
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<p></p> Demise of Gibsontag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-05-03:2592684:Topic:31132532018-05-03T11:04:01.189ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p>Saw today that Gibson have filed for bankruptcy.</p>
<p>Hope that doesn't mean the end of the name.</p>
<p>Maybe it they made CBGs they would be still going!!!</p>
<p>Note to chairman "Bring back the square red Gibson played by Bo Diddley."</p>
<p>Saw today that Gibson have filed for bankruptcy.</p>
<p>Hope that doesn't mean the end of the name.</p>
<p>Maybe it they made CBGs they would be still going!!!</p>
<p>Note to chairman "Bring back the square red Gibson played by Bo Diddley."</p> My latest build - hubcap resonatortag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-10-10:2592684:Topic:29571542017-10-10T19:16:42.817ZSlow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowBluesDani
<p>Hi all</p>
<p>A few pics of my latest build.</p>
<p>Iroku body and neck. Humbucker pup. Frets (first time for me).</p>
<p>And the best bit, a vintage hubcap resonator - love the sound this gives it. I am definitely chuffed with this build.</p>
<p>Just have to learn some chords now - I only played fretless/slide up till now.</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>Alex…</p>
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<p>Hi all</p>
<p>A few pics of my latest build.</p>
<p>Iroku body and neck. Humbucker pup. Frets (first time for me).</p>
<p>And the best bit, a vintage hubcap resonator - love the sound this gives it. I am definitely chuffed with this build.</p>
<p>Just have to learn some chords now - I only played fretless/slide up till now.</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>Alex</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1080161893?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1080161893?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full" width="750"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1080162053?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1080162053?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full" width="750"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1080160864?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1080160864?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full" width="750"/></a></p>