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).
My First CBG is going to be made with a snapper turtle shell, 3 strings, poplar neck ( I already have these things ). Haven't decided how i'm going to close up the back of the shell yet, maybe just a 1/4 inch birch ( from 1 of my flooring jobs) cut to fit. Any ideas would be helpful. Also have not decided on what kind of pickup to use. Thanks, Bob.
Thank you, BrianQ. . I am pretty excited about all this. You all look like a great bunch. But I have a question, please: Is there a teacher or mentor who can help me get started? I live in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. I'd love some help from an experienced player to speed me along on this exciting journey. Thanks for any help. Les Potter
Mine was realy PONDAN cakepowder from Indonesia,and it includes PANDAN aroma maybee from the leafes you mention ! it is HALAL and baked whit lots of egg's and verry tasty, in indonesia they use it for something called "Spekcake"its a build cake whit layer on layer olso verry tasty !! thanks for your info and thanks !
Hi Brian,yeah looking forward to picking up tips and bits from you all out there,this is the first forum i have joined,i feel you Americans have it made with sites like these,as i reside in dear old blighty it is refreshing to maybe get to know a few of you out there,keep up the good work Brian,all the best Keith.
That guy from white stripes seem to have one in his record store, Dar stellabotha did a recording there it seems ! your grand mothers machine must have vanisched in time?thanks for the comments!
I just purchased my first cbg built in 2015 and signed McLeary, i believe. I may need to learn any upgrades. But, also going to learn to play. Happy to be in the CBN! THANKS!
Thanks Brian, there certainly is a lot of info on this site so I'll be spending some time here for sure. I'm brand new to building CGB's and to playing an instrument too.
I'm on lesson 2 of Patrick Curley's 3 string fret course over at learningcigarboxguitar.com! whoohooo
I have now printed off his 23" template which I will use on my next guitar. In ukes I prefer Tenor scale which is 21". If I do produce something I'll post some pictures. I will put up some pics also of earlier completed projects if I can find them!
Thanks, BrianQ! I’ve been building since the beginning of the year and having fun interacting with the folks at Gitty. I’m looking forward to learning more from the folks around here and contributing where I can.
Thanks, Brian. I am looking forward to interact and see what everyone is up to. I am new to Cigar Box Guitars and am about 1/4 of the way done with my first attempt at building my own.
Thanks for your kind comments there Brian@ appriciated, i know your your own man! stay that way! im past those days i think was in jail one time to many for illigal plastering posters & graffity ,but it whoed do real nice in a screen print your right ! and now and then you got to blow out the dust ! be reading you !auuu on fire !! allmost shaved it yesterday, but changed my mind in time! greeeeettsszzz A.D.
Thank you so much, I can't wait to get home and go through the list. I have had the box for several years and just refound it this past weekend. The receipts are such a treasure in our family. But every time I see the box, we live in Georgia, it adds a chapter to his story.
Started fretting to day! but still needs a bunch a work to get it right, inlay fretmarkers,a fjew more layers of lacker ,skrewing it all together, and most inportend stringing it up ! thanks for the like !
I'm pretty new to the whole CBG thing. My first "build" was literally a kit I only had to wire it up. Currently, I'm learning to play this thing.
In addition, I'm collecting items now for my first scratch build. I've been online searching for ideas because I love building stuff.
My wife is wondering why I'm so giddy look on the old inter-web, Then she looks at the websites I'm checking out, thinking I might be look at scantly clad women. Then she says, cigar boxes? Really? Shakes her head and walks away.
Anyway, I really digging this. I see how this can become an addiction from so many angles. Looking forward to building and playing!
thanks i have attempted to learn conventional guitar over the years but never truly got it. so i am not a guitar player. but, i have already learned to play "wild thing on the cigar box. pretty cool, small steps. but steps none the less. thanks again for the add. gary
Hi ! i have looked on Youtube nothing there,that i can find, on the contest, i know i did not win but i was just qurious who did ? whit what build just to see , what the Jury selected ! thanks in advance for the update ,i dont have Facebook!! you say there are gone be more anousments?
The timber came from a demolished conservatory, they were replacing it with a plastic one. It pays to get to know local builders. Not sure what the wood is , some mahogany substitute.Finished with Danish oil.
My wife bought a few of those printed metal plates thinking they would make interesting guitar fronts.
Hi Brian, many thanks for the encouragement. I'm happy to be here! Would you believe that about 10 days ago, I'd never heard of CBGs - I had no idea!!! It was instant love and I set out learning as much as I can. Within a couple of days I bought some tools, some boxes etc and set to work right away walking my way through my first one! It's been an exciting week! Thank you for sharing some names for me to explore.
I've been looking at that schematic and looked it up online. Looks like I I have everything but the 2u2 cap. Looking forward to that article, Brian. You rock!
OMG...this is all too much (trying to catch up) & participate on a digital level. I'll mess around with it more - but what I really WANT to do is build more Guitars. This is really encouraging to see all the people doing this Retro Art Form.
Thanks BrianQ! Yes, I've been trying for a few weeks already to no avail. Every time I post, it disappears. And when I go into edit, my original post is gone as well.
If you can read this, let me know, I can notify the mods about it.
An Apprehension Engine is a horror movie sound effects instrument. It features a three string guitar, a hurdy gurdy wheel, and other sound effects devices. I've included a YouTube video of the original machine played by its creator.
James Pobog
Awesome! Thanks!
Sep 13, 2019
Lance Prator
Thank you for the warm Welcome!
I am sure as the time goes by I will have boat loads of questions !
Sep 24, 2019
Jeffrey Wray
Thanks for letting me join.I'm only interested in the 6 strings models.
Sep 24, 2019
bob jones
My First CBG is going to be made with a snapper turtle shell, 3 strings, poplar neck ( I already have these things ). Haven't decided how i'm going to close up the back of the shell yet, maybe just a 1/4 inch birch ( from 1 of my flooring jobs) cut to fit. Any ideas would be helpful. Also have not decided on what kind of pickup to use. Thanks, Bob.
Sep 24, 2019
Les Potter
Thank you, BrianQ. . I am pretty excited about all this. You all look like a great bunch. But I have a question, please: Is there a teacher or mentor who can help me get started? I live in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. I'd love some help from an experienced player to speed me along on this exciting journey. Thanks for any help. Les Potter
Sep 26, 2019
Ed wright
Number 1
Sep 26, 2019
A.D.EKER
No!,Who was he ? a baker?
Sep 28, 2019
A.D.EKER
Mine was realy PONDAN cakepowder from Indonesia,and it includes PANDAN aroma maybee from the leafes you mention ! it is HALAL and baked whit lots of egg's and verry tasty, in indonesia they use it for something called "Spekcake"its a build cake whit layer on layer olso verry tasty !! thanks for your info and thanks !
Sep 28, 2019
Marcel Dune
Thank you very much!
Sep 30, 2019
Keith Gibson
Hi Brian,yeah looking forward to picking up tips and bits from you all out there,this is the first forum i have joined,i feel you Americans have it made with sites like these,as i reside in dear old blighty it is refreshing to maybe get to know a few of you out there,keep up the good work Brian,all the best Keith.
Oct 1, 2019
A.D.EKER
That guy from white stripes seem to have one in his record store, Dar stellabotha did a recording there it seems ! your grand mothers machine must have vanisched in time?thanks for the comments!
Oct 2, 2019
Ron Bercume
Thanks Brian!
Oct 4, 2019
Tony Amaro
Thanks, Brian.
I just purchased my first cbg built in 2015 and signed McLeary, i believe. I may need to learn any upgrades. But, also going to learn to play. Happy to be in the CBN! THANKS!
Oct 4, 2019
Jack Trophia
Plan on building something this winter.....Saw these at the Va, State Fair last week
Oct 10, 2019
James Pobog
Awesome site! Thanks!
Oct 11, 2019
Joe Lerch
Oct 16, 2019
Adam Seelig
Oct 17, 2019
Randy Trout
Thanks Brian. I have saved this video along with others, Hope to get started soon.
Oct 21, 2019
Mel Cooke
Thanks Brian, there certainly is a lot of info on this site so I'll be spending some time here for sure. I'm brand new to building CGB's and to playing an instrument too.
I'm on lesson 2 of Patrick Curley's 3 string fret course over at learningcigarboxguitar.com! whoohooo
Nov 1, 2019
Bernie Edwards
Thanks for the suggestion ... I'll go take a look. Were you able to recover my earlier history etc.?
Nov 1, 2019
Bernie Edwards
I have now printed off his 23" template which I will use on my next guitar. In ukes I prefer Tenor scale which is 21". If I do produce something I'll post some pictures. I will put up some pics also of earlier completed projects if I can find them!
Nov 1, 2019
Tony Gober
Thanks for letting me join! I know I will learn a lot from everyone and enjoy my time here.
Nov 1, 2019
Chris Wharton
Thanks, BrianQ! I’ve been building since the beginning of the year and having fun interacting with the folks at Gitty. I’m looking forward to learning more from the folks around here and contributing where I can.
Nov 6, 2019
Michael Fred Johnson
Thanks for the comment Brian
Nov 8, 2019
Chris Twilbeck
Nov 10, 2019
John-e-Mac
Thanks, Brian. I am looking forward to interact and see what everyone is up to. I am new to Cigar Box Guitars and am about 1/4 of the way done with my first attempt at building my own.
Cheers!
Nov 13, 2019
A.D.EKER
Thanks for your kind comments there Brian@ appriciated, i know your your own man! stay that way! im past those days i think was in jail one time to many for illigal plastering posters & graffity ,but it whoed do real nice in a screen print your right ! and now and then you got to blow out the dust ! be reading you !auuu on fire !! allmost shaved it yesterday, but changed my mind in time! greeeeettsszzz A.D.
Nov 14, 2019
Peter Answer
Thanks BrianQ. I am looking forward to learning from the community.
Nov 15, 2019
A.D.EKER
Thanks BQ still wonder why i never done it before ,had the plate before only a quarter in size ,this one is even globe shaped
Nov 16, 2019
Norma Griner
Thank you so much, I can't wait to get home and go through the list. I have had the box for several years and just refound it this past weekend. The receipts are such a treasure in our family. But every time I see the box, we live in Georgia, it adds a chapter to his story.
Nov 18, 2019
A.D.EKER
Started fretting to day! but still needs a bunch a work to get it right, inlay fretmarkers,a fjew more layers of lacker ,skrewing it all together, and most inportend stringing it up ! thanks for the like !
Nov 18, 2019
Edward McCarthy
Thanks much for the warm welcome!
I'm pretty new to the whole CBG thing. My first "build" was literally a kit I only had to wire it up. Currently, I'm learning to play this thing.
In addition, I'm collecting items now for my first scratch build. I've been online searching for ideas because I love building stuff.
My wife is wondering why I'm so giddy look on the old inter-web, Then she looks at the websites I'm checking out, thinking I might be look at scantly clad women. Then she says, cigar boxes? Really? Shakes her head and walks away.
Anyway, I really digging this. I see how this can become an addiction from so many angles. Looking forward to building and playing!
Nov 27, 2019
A.D.EKER
Thanks for the like on the Poster Brian ! Appriciated !
Dec 3, 2019
gary miller
thanks i have attempted to learn conventional guitar over the years but never truly got it. so i am not a guitar player. but, i have already learned to play "wild thing on the cigar box. pretty cool, small steps. but steps none the less. thanks again for the add. gary
Dec 4, 2019
Dan Whitepath
Thanks Brian. I am looking forward to making good use of that resources tab and learning lots of new stuff here.
Dec 17, 2019
Stephen A Aquila
Hi Brian and Thanks for the post. I have one on the workbench and getting the feel for designing on the fly, so far I love it.
This is a rough cut of my back access panel
Dec 23, 2019
kevin douglas
Thanks Bryan,I am in the early stages of planning and building a mandolin,I have the wood the tools and plenty of time.
best wishes
Kevin
Mar 24, 2020
A.D.EKER
Hi ! i have looked on Youtube nothing there,that i can find, on the contest, i know i did not win but i was just qurious who did ? whit what build just to see , what the Jury selected ! thanks in advance for the update ,i dont have Facebook!! you say there are gone be more anousments?
May 4, 2020
Bruno
Thanks for the welcome BrianQ! I certainly do intend on making the most of the whole site... Thanks again
May 20, 2020
Michael Fred Johnson
Hi Brian.
The scale length is 650 tuned cgcg.
The timber came from a demolished conservatory, they were replacing it with a plastic one. It pays to get to know local builders. Not sure what the wood is , some mahogany substitute.Finished with Danish oil.
My wife bought a few of those printed metal plates thinking they would make interesting guitar fronts.
May 22, 2020
Michael Fred Johnson
Sorry Brian talking rubbish, was thinking about the copper 4 string, that is 650 tuned gdg
May 22, 2020
Wilda Connell
Thank you for the nice welcome!
Aug 5, 2020
A.D.EKER
here you Go ! dont miss use it now ! GREEtszz AD
Aug 20, 2020
Liza Nicklin
Hi Brian, many thanks for the encouragement. I'm happy to be here! Would you believe that about 10 days ago, I'd never heard of CBGs - I had no idea!!! It was instant love and I set out learning as much as I can. Within a couple of days I bought some tools, some boxes etc and set to work right away walking my way through my first one! It's been an exciting week! Thank you for sharing some names for me to explore.
Aug 28, 2020
Lappy
Thanks Brian
Sep 7, 2020
Southern Ray
I've been looking at that schematic and looked it up online. Looks like I I have everything but the 2u2 cap. Looking forward to that article, Brian. You rock!
Sep 13, 2020
Lappy
Thanks Brian!
Sep 19, 2020
Michael O'Reilly
OMG...this is all too much (trying to catch up) & participate on a digital level. I'll mess around with it more - but what I really WANT to do is build more Guitars. This is really encouraging to see all the people doing this Retro Art Form.
Dec 3, 2020
ILL GREEN
Thanks BrianQ! Yes, I've been trying for a few weeks already to no avail. Every time I post, it disappears. And when I go into edit, my original post is gone as well.
If you can read this, let me know, I can notify the mods about it.
Thanks again brother,
Ralph
Jan 27, 2021
JeffreyFB
An Apprehension Engine is a horror movie sound effects instrument. It features a three string guitar, a hurdy gurdy wheel, and other sound effects devices. I've included a YouTube video of the original machine played by its creator.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzk-l8Gm0MY
Feb 2, 2021