I found a message in a bottle along the Nishnabottna River.
How many instruments have you built so far?
around 100
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).
Hi ! How are you Uncle John ? have not seen you come round after 27 May, only see you comment on pictures and vids, there is not much going well whit the Nation after your remark for me getting in contact whit Speal about the site? coincedence? are you done?, insperation breakdone like The Vinster? Whats up Bro !
Thanks for the invite Uncle John. I really don’t know what the heck I’m doing in this site - so un tech savvy. I tried to send you a message before but thought if I push “comment” it would then appear here. It didn’t. Maybe you already got my message (maybe more than once). Anyway I wanted to say Corsicana’s a cool enough place. I’m including links to Rope Walker Radio Show Corsicana episode if you’re interested. They’re kinda long (about 20 minutes) good music though.
Thanks!
Part 1 https://youtu.be/L0K-rGpmpGA
Thank you uncle John, The more I read about Dave the more of an amazing person he seemed to be.
Its always been an ambition to play an instrument but work got in the way, now retired having been working with wood part of my life I can build and learn to play something I have created, its certainly got a grip on me.
Thanks for the comments ,Uncle John.Wow I didn't even now I had a uncle John!?! Yeah that box is cedar and really old, the price of the cigars was 15cents , so must hand been a long time ago. Looks like you've used some old boxes too.
Dear UJ, I am a friend and neighbor of the late Dave Lynas, could you tell me where Dave would get his slim already fretted fretboards? I miss Dave so much, we would have coffee every morning. He would help me order whatever I needed. Could you help me with these frettboards that have the fretts already installed. Thanks UJ
I just wanted you to know that I am disabled, was in a coma for three months. But now I make CBG's. GLORY TO GOD!! I could not do any art before the coma. Now all the Glory goes to God! Anthony Tony Adams
Thanks Uncle John, that's the second of four that have been hanging around unfinished waiting for inspiration, the first was the one inspired by Joe Strummer's Tele
This may be a duplicate reply, I'm refamiliarizing my self with this site, I took a long break from cbgs but now that I'm retired I have more time for building! I do tune gdgb, I've learned a lot of songs in that tuning but maybe I'll experiment soon.
To bad John a other one Gone early ! a sad year towards the end ! strengt to yee my good friend ,him batteling te illness was a reason for him leaving the Nation ? to bad nice Guy ! my condolesses send Kathy my best !greeeettsszz AD.
Hey Uncle John, can you help me make a weedeater cord bass? I have the cord, I just need to see one that is done, to copy. Dave Lynas never made one, so I have not learned yet. Can you help me
Thanks for the feedback on my latest build. You posted before I completed the details, so I could not get back to your comments via the email links. The yellow parts do seem to contrast nicely with the darker wood color. The winding sound holes are intended to be the outline of my version of a violin bass body. Trying something different visually.
Kevin Dingwall
Thanks John, likewise!
Mar 13, 2020
Kevin Sprague (Knotlenny)
Thanks UC, I’ll leave my IOU in the petty cash pouch. Good to see you’re still at it, old friend!
Apr 17, 2020
Daniel Walter
Thank you Unc. Left you a reply on my page. Wow is right. Humbled.
May 8, 2020
A.D.EKER
HI THERE poop ! WHATS WHIT THE nAME cHANGE ? NEED A NEW OUTPUT ? TIRED OF PEOPLE Calling you Uncle?
May 11, 2020
Michael Fred Johnson
Yes Uncle John ,a home made tail.
As for patinated that could apply to us elder statesmen of Cigar Box Nation, old and crusty
May 23, 2020
Michael Fred Johnson
Dinosaur replies, what's FB?
May 23, 2020
A.D.EKER
Hi ! How are you Uncle John ? have not seen you come round after 27 May, only see you comment on pictures and vids, there is not much going well whit the Nation after your remark for me getting in contact whit Speal about the site? coincedence? are you done?, insperation breakdone like The Vinster? Whats up Bro !
Jun 12, 2020
A.D.EKER
how about this one? kind greeeeetsszz
Aug 17, 2020
A.D.EKER
How are you ! having a building frenzy ? sweet looking Dulci !
Sep 12, 2020
Michael Fred Johnson
Bet you wish you had full ownership of the Indian now.
Sep 26, 2020
Doug Thorsvik
I agree! We certainly have enough dialog to qualify.
Oct 28, 2020
A.D.EKER
you no video as well uncle ? is this the biginning of the End !
Dec 17, 2020
jim fregon
Dec 29, 2020
A.D.EKER
aint it funny how a Sad Song makes you Feel Better ?! thanks Uncle John !
Dec 29, 2020
BUGGY (C)
I'm on my way, just start building this ...!
Jan 15, 2021
Michael Fred Johnson
Thanks for your comments John, I know what you mean about solids, planks of wood with strings, they'll all go quiet when we rely on wind power!
Jan 24, 2021
Clock The Wolf
Jan 24, 2021
Rope Walker Country Star
Thanks!
Part 1
https://youtu.be/L0K-rGpmpGA
Part 2
https://youtu.be/vC2x5YpiWIU
May 9, 2021
Michael Fred Johnson
Thanks for the comments John. Go on and drive Route 66 you're never too old, as a Geordie would say yer only a bairn
May 19, 2021
Pavel Danilov
Thank a lot, Uncle John. I'm glad to be your cbg friend!
Would you please answer to my messages . ;)
Jul 24, 2021
A.D.EKER
Thanks John ! for keeping us in the Loop ! whit your updates on Dave!
Much appriciated ! and my deepest sympatie on your Lost Friend!
Sep 17, 2021
BUGGSY
Thank you uncle John, The more I read about Dave the more of an amazing person he seemed to be.
Its always been an ambition to play an instrument but work got in the way, now retired having been working with wood part of my life I can build and learn to play something I have created, its certainly got a grip on me.
kind regards Chris.
Sep 20, 2021
A.D.EKER
Sep 24, 2021
Chuck H.
Thanks for the comments ,Uncle John.Wow I didn't even now I had a uncle John!?! Yeah that box is cedar and really old, the price of the cigars was 15cents , so must hand been a long time ago. Looks like you've used some old boxes too.
Oct 13, 2021
Anthony adams
Dear UJ, I am a friend and neighbor of the late Dave Lynas, could you tell me where Dave would get his slim already fretted fretboards? I miss Dave so much, we would have coffee every morning. He would help me order whatever I needed. Could you help me with these frettboards that have the fretts already installed. Thanks UJ
Anthony Adams Email: wbgst.tony@gmail.com
Tony
Nov 18, 2021
Anthony adams
I just wanted you to know that I am disabled, was in a coma for three months. But now I make CBG's. GLORY TO GOD!! I could not do any art before the coma. Now all the Glory goes to God! Anthony Tony Adams
Nov 18, 2021
Anthony adams
Thanks for the fast reply. You and I have more reason to give God Glory!
Nov 18, 2021
Anthony adams
UJ, would you please see if I can get Mike Orr's Email. I thought I had it but gotten no reply in a week. I appreciate the help. Tony
Nov 19, 2021
Anthony adams
Thank the Lord, Mike Orr did reply to my message to him. Thanks UJ
Nov 21, 2021
Anthony adams
I agree, again, thanks UJ
Nov 21, 2021
A.D.EKER
Thanks John , practicing for the Christmas show ! Kool ! going to do one on the Nations christmas Album ?
Nov 30, 2021
A.D.EKER
hI jOHN I HEAR IN THE CORIDOORS THAT Ted Crocker has past away,
was he not one of the founders from this site?
Nov 30, 2021
Chuck H.
Thanks Uncle John!
Dec 1, 2021
Jim Tomsovic
Check out my newest added photo of my "boxolin." Guess I 'been-there-done-that. I took a lot of tinkering to get it to work right.
Jan 29, 2022
A.D.EKER
What is submariner Races?? Racing Submarines?
Apr 20, 2022
Jacob Blackwood
Thanks for the nice comment, Uncle John. I enjoyed your version too. It's one of my favorite traditional blues songs.
Apr 28, 2022
Michael Fred Johnson
Thanks Uncle John, that's the second of four that have been hanging around unfinished waiting for inspiration, the first was the one inspired by Joe Strummer's Tele
May 8, 2022
A.D.EKER
i tryed my copy from derek, to send to you ,but its over 7mb and thats the max download for this site, sorry !
Jun 10, 2022
Robert Neal
titties and tires!!!! love it
Jun 17, 2022
Michael Fred Johnson
Wash your mouth out ,who are you calling a luthier!
Thanks Uncle John
Jun 24, 2022
Charlie St John
No Uncle John those are Medium-high frets, I think it is the dark color that makes them stand out. Thank you for your comments.
Jul 17, 2022
Michael Fred Johnson
Uncle John,
Pussycaster as in meeow, thanks for the comments.
Aug 21, 2022
Justice Crafted
Hey John,
This may be a duplicate reply, I'm refamiliarizing my self with this site, I took a long break from cbgs but now that I'm retired I have more time for building! I do tune gdgb, I've learned a lot of songs in that tuning but maybe I'll experiment soon.
Aug 23, 2022
A.D.EKER
To bad John a other one Gone early ! a sad year towards the end ! strengt to yee my good friend ,him batteling te illness was a reason for him leaving the Nation ? to bad nice Guy ! my condolesses send Kathy my best !greeeettsszz AD.
Dec 5, 2022
Michael Fred Johnson
Thanks for the comments Uncle John, Merry Christmas and all the best for 2023
Dec 28, 2022
Anthony adams
Hey Uncle John, can you help me make a weedeater cord bass? I have the cord, I just need to see one that is done, to copy. Dave Lynas never made one, so I have not learned yet. Can you help me
Tony Adams
Jan 26, 2023
Anthony adams
Thanks John, if you learn of tutorial on bass, let me know. Thanks and Glory to God!
Jan 27, 2023
Doug Thorsvik
Thanks for the feedback on my latest build. You posted before I completed the details, so I could not get back to your comments via the email links. The yellow parts do seem to contrast nicely with the darker wood color. The winding sound holes are intended to be the outline of my version of a violin bass body. Trying something different visually.
Apr 10, 2023
Michael Fred Johnson
Thanks for the comment Uncle John, Best thing about the bridges, easy to make and adjustable.
Sep 23, 2023
Darryl Tuttle
I got that neck from MGB , 1.5 in wide
Nov 2, 2023