Cigar box guitar 3 strings folk music
Stream album:STREAM THIS ALBUM ON VAGABOND: https://open.spotify.com/album/7JhTlHuk4lt3ylNQMIDAY4?si=yaXU2PSESOmyyQu_53Z_KwSTREAM THIS ALBUM ON Alone With Yo...
#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
Brian Lemin's Groups (14)
Cigar Box Ukulele
422 members Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2022 Does your cigar box contain a jumping flea?
BOOTLEGGERS AND MUSIC TRADERS
64 members Latest Activity: Jan 21, 2020 Music builds community, and so this is a group of people who want to share music with one another, and discuss the albums we share. Blues, lofi,…
Cigar Box Basses
404 members Latest Activity: Oct 27, 2022 Where the lords of the lower frequencies dwell!!!
Three string guitars
669 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022
Everything about anything that's a three stringer
Diddley Bows and Other Primitives
341 members Latest Activity: Sep 13, 2022 A place to discuss one-string diddley bows, washtub basses, washboards and any other primitive instrument that may fall outside the Cigar Box realm.
Old School
83 members Latest Activity: May 9, 2018 19th and 20th century references to the humble cigar box guitar.
Ted's Mad Scientist Lab
221 members Latest Activity: Apr 8, 2018 Where music and invention collide...
Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building
532 members Latest Activity: Mar 5, 2022 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!
How good can it sound unplugged?
148 members Latest Activity: Dec 18, 2020 Share experience, tips & tricks that have produced the best acoustic unplugged sound in your cigar box instruments. This applies to commercial or…
DULCIWORLD: Dulcimers & Strummers
387 members Latest Activity: Dec 12, 2022
This group is opened…
Post Your Favorite Special Tools: DIY or Store Bought
274 members Latest Activity: Sep 6, 2021
Hi Y'all,
Every cigar box guitar builder eventually makes their own…
Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
1742 members Latest Activity: Apr 20
This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.…
CBG Tabs
602 members Latest Activity: on Sunday 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…
Australian CBG
169 members Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2021 Australian builders can meet and discuss issues with making guitars down under.
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Forum
Evans solid body guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter 3 hours ago. 5 Replies 1 Like
Look what I picked up
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Jun 1. 11 Replies 3 Likes
Guitar string frets?
Started by Jeff Shewmake in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jeff Shewmake May 26. 5 Replies 1 Like
Snake Oil Humbucker Question
Started by Jerry Draper in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans May 24. 6 Replies 0 Likes
best structured lessons yet (and who the heck is fred?)!
Started by erik in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Loren Gibel May 18. 5 Replies 4 Likes
Vote for the Delta Blues Outlaws in the Blues Blast Music Awards ~
Started by billy jones bluez in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts May 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. May 7. 24 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar and amp settings
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Wolfeather May 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig Apr 29. 2235 Replies 18 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Kennedy Apr 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Piezo disc installation
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Apr 21. 10 Replies 0 Likes
OT: Modifying by sanding the bracing
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Apr 17. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Rose Ericson Apr 15. 44 Replies 11 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Apr 15. 16 Replies 1 Like
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Apr 8. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Guitar Pick-ups
Started by Benny - W5TYZ in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Benny - W5TYZ Apr 7. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Free Cigar Box Tablature Library
Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 31. 18 Replies 7 Likes
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by John B Treutlein Mar 31. 12 Replies 1 Like
3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Mar 23. 8 Replies 1 Like
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 21. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Pictures of my new Guitar (4 strings).
Posted by Slow Mick on June 7, 2023 at 8:15am 0 Comments 1 Like
Will still be a awhile before us CBG builders are taken over by artificial intelligence.
Posted by Steve Holladay on June 1, 2023 at 9:45am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Vote for the Delta Blues Outlaws in the Blues Blast Music Awards ~
Posted by billy jones bluez on May 16, 2023 at 8:26am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Amazing Guitar Bridge for CBG!
Posted by 3 String Blues on April 22, 2023 at 1:08pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
Latest Activity
Making a Giant Kazoo from 1" PVC (Silly DIY Project)
It's been a while since I did an episode of Kazoo Fridays, so I figured it was time. This week, I attempt to make a giant kazoo from 1" PVC scraps and a piec...
"Hi Tim thanks for your inquiry. I don't have a set price as there are so many variables, and…"
Maximum Overdrive - Testing out the concept of overdriving a condenser mic at max
"thanks for the kind remarks! I bought a mxl 990 mic for 40 bucks on ebay...I am getting many sound…"
Maximum Overdrive - Testing out the concept of overdriving a condenser mic at max
"Lovely,there is sustain but i expected a longer one, classic tone, and Mc Nair dont be…"
Old enough to Know Better ! BCB C. Gray - A D Eker 2023
"Thanks keith ! for your like on the Sample ! appreciated!"
CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles
Events
Music
© 2023 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.
Powered by
