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Radios turned Guitar Amps
279 members Latest Activity: on Tuesday
This is the group for Lo-Watt Rock & Blues.
Here is the place to post photos and information on how to convert vintage electronics into…
Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar
148 members Latest Activity: 17 hours ago
Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar!
Start by downloading these vintage plans for making…
Lap Steel World
170 members Latest Activity: May 3 A group for lap steel admirer's, players and builders.
DULCIWORLD: Dulcimers & Strummers
380 members Latest Activity: Jul 17
CBG Tabs
566 members Latest Activity: Jul 14 So you built your CBG and now you need something to play on it, right? Well, if you're not completely musically inclined or can't read traditional…
How loud can we make it?
221 members Latest Activity: Dec 26, 2017 bring on the home made resonators. tips tricks plans and songs.
It Goes To 11
472 members Latest Activity: Dec 26, 2017 Amps, amplification, effects, hackwiring and general mayhem. Anarchists welcome
Secrets of the CBG Underground
338 members Latest Activity: May 26 Tips, Tricks of the Trade and Secrets that (almost) no one is supposed to know about... Tell us your secrets!
Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building
523 members Latest Activity: Mar 5 Here's where the freaks hang out. Get the inside scoop on wild cigar box guitar designs, advancements and experiments. Not for the timid builder!
Smokehouse Guitars
156 members Latest Activity: Dec 27, 2017
The complete guide to advanced cigar box guitar making is now available:
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Low Budget Land
377 members Latest Activity: May 9 Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.
Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
1612 members Latest Activity: on Monday
This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.…
Ted's Mad Scientist Lab
222 members Latest Activity: Apr 8 Where music and invention collide...
Classifieds and Swaps
325 members Latest Activity: May 26
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Favorite pickups and position?
Started by Eliah Holiday in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. 18 minutes ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
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A DIY Kit for stompboxes?
Started by Eliah Holiday in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. 6 hours ago. 20 Replies 0 Likes
.50 Cal Shell Slide
Started by Troy Hall in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Troy Hall 7 hours ago. 6 Replies 5 Likes
Spokeshave: flat or round?
Started by Clint “Uncle Gus” Turpen in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mark Prentice 11 hours ago. 13 Replies 1 Like
Review: Swamp Witch "Wesseh Tribute" Cigar Box Guitar
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by the anonymous pick 11 hours ago. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Video Premier: Hymn for Her "Blue Balloons"
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VIDEO: The Flamethrower Organ
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2018 Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival - Schedule and details
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles 13 hours ago. 0 Replies 1 Like
I may not be a luthier, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Started by Steve Holladay in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JB 14 hours ago. 6 Replies 4 Likes
VIDEO: You Gotta Move cover by Jerome Graille
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Dave Lynas 19 hours ago. 2 Replies 2 Likes
VIDEO: Playing the Limberjack - Randy Cato demonstrates
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Dave Lynas 19 hours ago. 3 Replies 2 Likes
The most versatile but overlooked guitar pedal. Graphic EQ.
Started by Cause the Blue rat in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by BrianQ. yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
How to electrify a harmonica for hands-free playing
Started by Dustin Aurand in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Cookie Tin CBG Canjo
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Fergus Lester on Tuesday. 12 Replies 1 Like
D'addario exl110 or Ernie Ball 2221
Started by Eliah Holiday in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
New to organizing, give me every bit of advice, details, do's and do nots, please!
Started by Kirk in Fests and Concerts: Organizing and Promoting. Last reply by Downtown Vinnie on Sunday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
speaker connection
Started by Joe Williams in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by wes carl on Sunday. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Playing Slide with a Pocketknife - Mance Lipscomb Captured on Film
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. on Sunday. 5 Replies 4 Likes
Blog Posts
Other woodwork
Posted by Tom E on August 16, 2018 at 5:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
kannel/ kantele (Baltic psaltery)
Posted by Tom E on August 16, 2018 at 1:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I probably should have been mowing the grass or something.
Posted by Steve Holladay on August 14, 2018 at 9:47am 1 Comment 3 Likes
final format for If You Could See What I Hear
Posted by Danny Gordon on August 14, 2018 at 2:38am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Cigar Box Guitar Quote of the day
Posted by BeetleJuice! on August 13, 2018 at 3:00am 1 Comment 2 Likes
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BrianQ. commented on Tom E's blog post kannel/ kantele (Baltic psaltery)"That’s a lot of chisel work! Looks good"
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Restored banjolele sound demo
"Hi Dave, thank you for the info. I do appreciate it. I do like the nylon / nylgut feel and sound…"
Eliah Holiday replied to Eliah Holiday's discussion Favorite pickups and position?"I guess a pre-amp is another possibility. I'm leaning more towards a neck pickup placement as…"
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