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Cigar Box Ukulele

422 members Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2022 Does your cigar box contain a jumping flea?
Radios turned Guitar Amps

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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…

It Goes To 11

480 members Latest Activity: Aug 16, 2020 Amps, amplification, effects, hackwiring and general mayhem. Anarchists welcome
Intermediate building tips and tricks forum

254 members Latest Activity: Nov 10, 2022 This forum is for sharing general building information that falls between "CBG building 101" and "Super advanced building"

CBG in CALIFORNIA

104 members Latest Activity: Mar 31
Hall of Shame

96 members Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2019 If you have one of those colossal, bonehead, 'DOH' moments building, tell us about it here. Aw come on, admit it. You've done something…

CB Nation Recording Studio

261 members Latest Activity: May 20 An experimental recording collective where members of the Nation can collaborate on music with other members. Please start a new discussion for each…
California CBGs

60 members Latest Activity: Jun 21 Group designated for CBG builders, players, enthusiasts to network and inform of upcoming events, shows, and building supply locations in California.…

Three string guitars

669 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022
Everything about anything that's a three stringer
Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

1744 members Latest Activity: Sep 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.…

The Great Northwest

95 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2020 Its time to organise the brothers in The Pacific Northwest. Lets get this network goin so's we can have festivals and such like our southern bros.…
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…

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…
rat rod guitars

192 members Latest Activity: Dec 10, 2021 cbgs that may look a bit rough around the edges but sound like hot rods

Low Budget Land

389 members Latest Activity: Jul 24 Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.
unusual guitar designs

171 members Latest Activity: Jan 18, 2019 bring us your most unusual builds that you think is not average so we can say yes that is different.

Ted's Mad Scientist Lab

221 members Latest Activity: Apr 8, 2018 Where music and invention collide...
Secrets of the CBG Underground

344 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022 Tips, Tricks of the Trade and Secrets that (almost) no one is supposed to know about... Tell us your secrets!

How loud can we make it?

229 members Latest Activity: Dec 2, 2020 bring on the home made resonators. tips tricks plans and songs.

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First licence plate build

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Attention New Members

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Aw, nuts......

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3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision

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Some thoughts needed....

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Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?

Started by Virgil Fiori in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 13. 11 Replies 0 Likes

Truss Rods. Needed?

Started by ILL GREEN in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 13. 17 Replies 0 Likes

Tone switch

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Easy DIY Cigar Box Guitar Stand by Eric Denton

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Quick Tips for Cheapskates #1

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VOLUME POTS

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Does anyone use GBE tuning?

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Converting 3 string to 4 string

Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Jul 27. 18 Replies 1 Like

Tuning Wuestion

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Electric Delta 3-pole Pickup

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Look what I picked up

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Evans solid body guitar.

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 30. 8 Replies 5 Likes

Searching for Poor Man’s Guide Issue #2

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Guitar and amp settings

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