#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!

Another batch of "MojoBow" diddley bows

Made from reclaimed pine bed slats (times are hard, my daughter is sleeping on the floor now!)...ideal for playing "Make Me A Pallet On Your Floor"

0 members like this

View Full Size

Tags:

Comment

You need to be a member of Cigar Box Nation to add comments!

Join Cigar Box Nation

Comment by ChickenboneJohn on January 6, 2010 at 7:31pm: Yes, they all sold..but I will be making more...

Comment by Susan Hunt on January 6, 2010 at 5:16pm: These are wonderful! Sorry to hear your daughter is sleeping on the floor. Did you sell them all -- because Valentine's Day is coming up.

Comment by HOLLOWBELLY on December 6, 2009 at 2:28am: heh heh-I can relate-I slept on the floor for a year once cos I bought a flat in London but couldnt afford a godamn bed-lol!
love the look of these.

Comment by Dylan Drummond on October 16, 2009 at 5:26am: These look interesting!

Comment by ChickenboneJohn on May 16, 2009 at 6:06pm: I used a regular water-based brush-on satin varnish from the hardware store...plus a few drops of food coloring...works a treat!!!

Comment by Roger Martin on May 16, 2009 at 3:38pm: man! their good lookin instruments.
I like the idea of "see thru' paint .What paint, or wash did you use?

Comment by spencer on May 15, 2009 at 6:54am: chickenbone's becoming one of my favorite dudes round here

Welcome to
Cigar Box Nation

Sign Up
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Forum

Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes

No Harmonics

Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Camera suggestions?

Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes

CBG site issues, continued.

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes

Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Guitar for the grandson

Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.

Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like

Blog Posts

I'll be fashionable this summer =)

Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like

Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)

Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes

.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•¨•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)

Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like

Latest Activity

Keith Rearick liked Doug Thorsvik's video

Shout with Joy to God: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar

26 minutes ago

Keith Rearick liked A.D.EKER's video

All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024

27 minutes ago

Keith Rearick liked Gary O'slide's video

Acoustic folk box cigar box guitar @RhialtoPurple

28 minutes ago

Keith Rearick liked Gary O'slide's video

Western song cigar box guitar @RhialtoPurple

29 minutes ago

Keith Rearick liked A.D.EKER's video

There i was Standing at the ..... BCB - A. D. Eker 2024

31 minutes ago

Keith Rearick liked Doug Thorsvik's video

I Can Only Imagine: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar

37 minutes ago

Keith Rearick liked Dar Stellabotta's video

Cigar Box Guitar 106 now for sale 🙌

38 minutes ago

Keith Rearick liked David Hopkins's photo

Hopkins Lightnin 1 and 2

41 minutes ago

Keith Rearick liked David Hopkins's photo

Hopkins Lightnin 2

42 minutes ago

Randy S. Bretz posted a photo

On the Bench

Start of a lap slider cgb.

42 minutes ago

0 Comments 0 Likes

Keith Rearick liked David Hopkins's photo

Hopkins Ligtnin 2x

42 minutes ago

Keith Rearick liked David Hopkins's photo

Anti-Body Guitars 18,19 and 20

42 minutes ago

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Add a Panel-Mount Gain to a C. B. Gitty Amp Board

Cigar Box Guitar Building Tip: Neck Reinforcement with Humbuckers

A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Make a Straight Headstock

Cigar Box Ukulele Kit Assembly Guide

Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building guide by Joshua Gayou

“Open A” AEA Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open E” EBE Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open D” DAD Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open G” GDG Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

Diatonic (Dulcimer-Style) Fretting – What it is, How and Why to Use It

More…

Events

Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)

May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 1)

May 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 2)

May 31, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 3, Daytime)

June 1, 2024 from 11am to 3pm – Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
0 Comments 0 Likes
20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 3 Evening

June 1, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Orion Amphitheater
0 Comments 0 Likes

Music

Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service

Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Cigar Box Nation.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Scroll \uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->

Another batch of "MojoBow" diddley bows

You need to be a member of Cigar Box Nation to add comments!

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Forum

Blog Posts

Latest Activity

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Events

Music