What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here (at least one sentence long), your membership may be rejected as a spam/bot fake account).
got to finish the first one ... then learn to play .. already looking at making a 4 string but after i can make the first one pass recognizable music and not afraid to play in the back yard.
Thanks for the Friend request Darryl. Ive built a few, turned out to be pieces of junk.. then suddenly you string it up.. plug it in.. and its starting to play. I cant really play.. but that's the beauty of CBG's.. they don't care.. just play anyway!!!
Hi Darryl, already made a one stringer out of a cigar box and sledgehammer handle. I’ve also made a 3 stringer shovel guitar. I’ve started makeing a fretted 3 stringer Camacho cbg. Also got plans for a fretless cbg when my beef and sheep hill farm here in Wales allows me.
Hi back, Darryl. In reply to your comment that ...
> "The resource tab on this site has a great ebook by > Josh gayou on building cbgs..very detailed"
... I'll say that I already downloaded that one ... and several others! I've been pretty busy buying up books on Amazon, and quietly checking stuff out in the "on paper" world. Am checking out online stuff, too ...
And I'd like to add that I totally agree with what your profile says about CBGs being portable, cheap to build, and creative. You can take 'em anywhere, and they cost so little to build that you can try out all kinds of different designs!
Thanks for the invitation, Darryl. I like the bone nuts. I buy the blanks from CB Gitty. I would make my own from dog bones, but I don't have the power tools for the job. I guess a hack saw would work?
Thanks for the welcome and accepting me to the Nation. I am currently building a special tele style guitar, but once that is finished, I have been collecting parts for my next cigar box guitar. I used a fender neck on my last build, but think I will try my hand at a home made neck on the next one. Stretching my wings you might say.
i am absolute beginner, so I just completed 1st build that was a kit by C.B. Gitty. I hope to try the next one on my own. I have a comacho cigar box to use, still planning it out.
Hi there Daryll I have posted the pic of the only one I have left, will post pictures of the next build. Hope you are all keeping well and safe and keep strumming 3 stringers
Sorry it's taken me 3 years to accept your invite. I've not been making guitars since the Grommit Git and have only just cleared out my workshop to the poiint where I can actually work in it ;-) Discovered a heap of unfinished necks and got the bug again :)
Sure thing Darryl, thanks for the comment, looking at your photos you have a lot of experience especially in the art, design and detail the wood burning is excellent.
Thanks! Winter is always a great time to spend time in the shop. Looking forward to learning more about cgb"s. I have a few builds that will be starting this weekend and will be trying a few options...oak neck, maple neck, thru-body (no tailpiece), hinge tailpiece, etc. Will be making stomp boxes as well from smaller boxes. Started to gather up some boxes and am guessing the shelves in the shop will soon be overtaken by boxes.
Hi Darryl, Thanks for the welcome, as requested heres a pic of my 1st CBG. (slide) Bit rough round the edges but sounds pretty good. Will be using in the studio.
Hi Darryl. Many thanks for your warm welcome! I shall certainly post some images of my CBGs. Like everyone else I name my CBGs so bear with me. I'm just finding my way around the web page at the moment so it won't be too long to wait.
Danny Perkins
May 5, 2017
Dogleg Steve
Thank you !!
May 22, 2017
Donald R MacRae
got to finish the first one ... then learn to play .. already looking at making a 4 string but after i can make the first one pass recognizable music and not afraid to play in the back yard.
Jul 12, 2017
Mark McCann
Jul 26, 2017
Jeff 'Bones' Reilly
Nov 13, 2017
Mike Crosno
Thanks for the Friend request Darryl. Ive built a few, turned out to be pieces of junk.. then suddenly you string it up.. plug it in.. and its starting to play. I cant really play.. but that's the beauty of CBG's.. they don't care.. just play anyway!!!
Dec 25, 2017
Tom Schaefer
Thanks Darryl.
Still trying to learn to play them. But I'm already much better than I ever was on a six string.
Jan 2, 2018
Mike Kinzie
Thanks., Will be starting my first build as soon as all the hardware arrives. Looking forward to building then learning to play.
Mike
Jan 7, 2018
Guto Jones
Hi Darryl, already made a one stringer out of a cigar box and sledgehammer handle. I’ve also made a 3 stringer shovel guitar. I’ve started makeing a fretted 3 stringer Camacho cbg. Also got plans for a fretless cbg when my beef and sheep hill farm here in Wales allows me.
Jan 7, 2018
Tim Snyder
Thanks!
Jan 7, 2018
Ted Smith
Jan 19, 2018
Shawn Doyle
I swear I saw a question from you on the friend request, but I'll be damned if I can find it now.
Feb 7, 2018
Ward Shrake
Hi back, Darryl. In reply to your comment that ...
> "The resource tab on this site has a great ebook by
> Josh gayou on building cbgs..very detailed"
... I'll say that I already downloaded that one ... and several others! I've been pretty busy buying up books on Amazon, and quietly checking stuff out in the "on paper" world. Am checking out online stuff, too ...
Feb 22, 2018
Downtown Vinnie
Hey Darrly,thanks for friending me.Hmmm never heard it.Most of the loop jams are off the top of my bald head.Who knows where I absorbed that one???
Apr 2, 2018
Michael Crumpton
Thank you so much, Darryl!
May 13, 2018
Fred Chapman
Thanks for the welcome, Darryl. Much appreciated!
May 14, 2018
Fred Chapman
And I'd like to add that I totally agree with what your profile says about CBGs being portable, cheap to build, and creative. You can take 'em anywhere, and they cost so little to build that you can try out all kinds of different designs!
May 14, 2018
Joel 'Tank Tuba' Lamb
May 15, 2018
Big Steve CBG
Thanks for the invite Darryl
Aug 1, 2018
Michael Fred Johnson
Thanks Darryl,your comment is greatly appreciated
Nov 14, 2018
Dave Dean
Thanks for the add. I've already started on number 2 (and 3)!
Nov 19, 2018
Steebos Kalist
Thanks. No, I've never gone to a meeting there. I did stop by the CBG festival there last year. I might have to go check it out sometime.
Apr 3, 2019
Lou Ellis
Thanks for the invitation, Darryl. I like the bone nuts. I buy the blanks from CB Gitty. I would make my own from dog bones, but I don't have the power tools for the job. I guess a hack saw would work?
Sep 5, 2019
Ben Ridgeway
Greetings from Missouri!
Thank you sir , fun build
Nov 23, 2019
Elmer Haines
Thanks for the add. Living in Emporium, PA.
Dec 25, 2019
Graham Hooker
Thanks for the help offer..I will probably ask questions as I go. I am looking forward to the first build a little later this year.
Cheers
Jan 12, 2020
Kevin Dingwall
Thanks Darryl!
Mar 10, 2020
John Lotspeich
Thanks for the welcome and accepting me to the Nation. I am currently building a special tele style guitar, but once that is finished, I have been collecting parts for my next cigar box guitar. I used a fender neck on my last build, but think I will try my hand at a home made neck on the next one. Stretching my wings you might say.
Aug 30, 2020
Joseph Ribble
Hi Darryl
i am absolute beginner, so I just completed 1st build that was a kit by C.B. Gitty. I hope to try the next one on my own. I have a comacho cigar box to use, still planning it out.
Nov 1, 2020
Alan Humphries
Hi there Daryll I have posted the pic of the only one I have left, will post pictures of the next build. Hope you are all keeping well and safe and keep strumming 3 stringers
Feb 17, 2021
Alan Humphries
Thanks for your comments Darryl, will post more pics when I finish more of my builds, I love the pics of the cbgs on here, I've got lots to learn.
Feb 20, 2021
Ben Houghton
Sorry it's taken me 3 years to accept your invite. I've not been making guitars since the Grommit Git and have only just cleared out my workshop to the poiint where I can actually work in it ;-) Discovered a heap of unfinished necks and got the bug again :)
Jun 15, 2021
Guy Bachman
Thank you. Yes I am in process of what I think will be a very cool build. Something different.
Aug 16, 2021
BUGGSY
Sure thing Darryl, thanks for the comment, looking at your photos you have a lot of experience especially in the art, design and detail the wood burning is excellent.
best regards Chris.
Sep 20, 2021
Glenn Hurst
No Building....Only playing..Thanks
Nov 30, 2021
David Plekkenpol
Thanks! Winter is always a great time to spend time in the shop. Looking forward to learning more about cgb"s. I have a few builds that will be starting this weekend and will be trying a few options...oak neck, maple neck, thru-body (no tailpiece), hinge tailpiece, etc. Will be making stomp boxes as well from smaller boxes. Started to gather up some boxes and am guessing the shelves in the shop will soon be overtaken by boxes.
Dec 10, 2021
Jerry Davison
Thanks for the welcome, Darryl.
In about 120 working days, I hope to be retired and I really want to do something fun ... like build a CBG!
Dec 29, 2021
Jerry Davison
It was on my Christmas list … but … looks like I may have to buy it myself!
Dec 30, 2021
Jerry Davison
Hello Darryl!
Thanks for being the first to welcome me to CBG. I hope to be on here more in less than 6 months when I retire.
Take care,
Jerry
Jan 8, 2022
Neil
Feb 9, 2022
Neil
Hi Darryl, Thanks for the welcome, as requested heres a pic of my 1st CBG. (slide) Bit rough round the edges but sounds pretty good. Will be using in the studio.
Neil
Feb 9, 2022
Jo Jacobsen
Thanks for your suggestions for making a box.
For power tools, I have two sanders, a circular saw, and a drill. On my first build I used hand saws. I do have a couple of chisels.
I looked up finger joints and that seems doable, practicing on some old wood. I should probably get the minimum kind of power saw.
Thanks!
Jo
Jun 12, 2022
Ian
Hi Darryl. Many thanks for your warm welcome! I shall certainly post some images of my CBGs. Like everyone else I name my CBGs so bear with me. I'm just finding my way around the web page at the moment so it won't be too long to wait.
Best wishes ... Ian
Nov 15, 2022
John Hall
Thanks!
Nov 16, 2022
A.D.EKER
Hope you Get well soon Darryl ! stuck whit Covid can bee a blessing and a Bommer at the same time ! all the Best !
Nov 29, 2022
Anthony adams
Hey Darryl, can you tell me how to view tutorials on different CBG insturments. Like a canjo, I have not learned how to make these.
Jan 31, 2023
Anthony adams
Were you friends with Dave Lynas? He is where I learned about this craft. He was my best friend.
Jan 31, 2023
Anthony adams
Thanks Darryl!!
Feb 3, 2023
bradley J Shannon
Thank you!
Feb 27, 2023
Slow Mick
Hello, thank you for good words and, pls, see my post with pictures of instruments.
All the best.
Feb 28, 2023