William Penn red 3 string
"Unc,
I like the color scheme. I hope you have a song to go with that so we can hear it.
You're right. It's too darn cold to go out to the shed and work. Stay inside and play guitar."
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The first sale
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sawyer Oct 5, 2018. 12 Replies 2 Likes
So, my girlfriend was planning for the village wide yard sale and told me I should bring my guitars over and try to sell them.Well you wouldn't think that I would sell anything at a simple yard sale,…Continue
How do you come up with your design?
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3pefhwwnvfj2q Aug 12, 2016. 83 Replies 1 Like
I have seen so many different guitar styles since joining this site. I dunno if its been asked before, but my question is this;Other than a requested design, what makes you build that particular…Continue
"Traditional vs New Fangled"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder May 30, 2016. 67 Replies 2 Likes
OK so it seems that Wayfinder started something that may have started something that didn't set well with everyone.So I submit to you, I challenge you to a comparison photo dicussion.Post your photos…Continue
Hi. I'm "(insert name here) and I can't stop building CBGs"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Burt Philbrick Feb 27, 2016. 40 Replies 7 Likes
Hi. I'm Blues Frog and I can't stop thinking about, (and building) cigar box guitars.I first discovered Cigar Box Guitars in Dec ember when I was Christmas shopping. Since then I've built 5 and…Continue
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"Bob,
Site issues. When replying sometimes the poster has to first go to the html editor tab before they send.
That being said, In my experience there is no right answer to your question.. It depends on what you are building. I generally…"
"Nice looking git. I have donated builds for charity before, but it was an auction so they got what was already built.
That's one lucky winner right there."
"Muddy,
Probably the most random piece I ever used for a bridge was an old door latch. It worked great. I have also used bolts and made my own bridges with plastic rod on wood. Also made several with bone pieces. One was…"
"I like it Taff. The mix of colors works for it."
"Sad to hear we lost a legend in the CigarBoxNation world. Pick was an inspiration to us all.
R.I.P."
"On my last build I used the tops off of hot sauce bottles."
"That looks awesome!"
"I believe they are for the screws that hold the pickup in place. they are used for tension adjustment of the height of the pickup"
"Welcome to the "Nation"
Just be warned, its addictive. Nobody can build just one!"
Profile Information
- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- researching cigar box guitars
- How many instruments have you built so far?
- Too many for someone who isn't selling them.....
- What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).
- I like the fact that I can take anything that I have and make an instrument out of it
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Run Away
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Poor Black Mattie
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 2:21pm on January 13, 2016,
Darryl Tuttle said…
i hear you about the obsession with CBG's. my son thinks i'm weird because i took apart an old showerhead...the thing with all the holes that the water goes through will make a nice speaker cover
- At 7:07am on January 6, 2016,
MichaelS Country Boy Guitars said…
- Hi, haven't been to my page in a long time, just saw your post. I don't have a real shop, just my workbench in the basement and power tools in garage. I'm just outside the village, where are you at?
- At 12:13pm on December 23, 2015,
Bristol Blue said…
Cheers man , if we chat before , have a great Xmas :-)
Shaun.
- At 5:17pm on December 22, 2015,
Hi Blues Frog , just enjoyed watching your videos. You don't see many people using full size humbuckers. I have a pair of 'em from a Satellite Les Paul I broke in 1986 ! Is there a reason they're not used much? Sure sounds good on your CBG .
- At 11:11am on November 26, 2015,
Randy S. Bretz said…
Here you go Blues...
- At 12:50am on August 2, 2015,
Uncle John said…
Blues Frog, it's good to have you for a CBN friend.
Blues Frog's Blog
One Man's Garbage......
Posted on July 29, 2017 at 2:57pm 14 Comments 3 Likes
Went to the transfer station today and this is what I found! A pile of cigar boxes just sitting there!
I couldn't just leave them there! There's too much potential.
What do you think?…
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Forum
String grounding
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by John B Treutlein 7 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
New member with a new build nearly done
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans 8 hours ago. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Guitar Rack
Started by Jim Booth in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Jim Booth yesterday. 7 Replies 1 Like
DYI Box
Started by Jerry Draper in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by John B Treutlein yesterday. 12 Replies 1 Like
Tutorial of weed eater used for strings on bass
Started by Anthony adams in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Anthony adams yesterday. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Affordable and easy designs for youth group
Started by Mark in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Thursday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig on Thursday. 6 Replies 1 Like
Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Wednesday. 20 Replies 3 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Wednesday. 8 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President Jan 28. 2 Replies 1 Like
Steel String Tenor Uke: soundboard & truss questions
Started by Luke H in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What did I get for Christmas... Incentive, Inspiration Motivation.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jan 11. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Truss rod length
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Jan 7. 8 Replies 0 Likes
How can this CBG be so loud
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Plectrum
Started by Engblom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 26, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Dec 25, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Dec 25, 2022. 8 Replies 6 Likes
Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started by BrianQ. in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Canjo pickups
Started by David Blackburn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Byrd Franklin Dec 22, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
A Tribute
Posted by Ghostbuttons on January 15, 2023 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
Posted by Cigar Box Nation on October 13, 2022 at 11:00am 33 Comments 6 Likes
Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on October 3, 2022 at 2:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 2:00am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Let’s talk Aeolian…
Posted by BrianQ. on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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"I believe in this process I read of a player in ,ithink the Eagles,died under rather,uh extreme…"
Johnny Cash Tribute Song using Cigar Box Guitar - That Man Wore Back
"First class performance and videography Mella! I’m looking forward more of your work."
"Haha, I had every faith in you.
Taff"
AGP's Vintage Zither Restoration Project
"Wow! Cool instrument to restore Alan. It’s a tuning extravaganza, certainly not for the…"
Vintage El Producto 4-Srting
"Oh yeah! Sweet CBG T-Gripped. A fine vintage box and a build worthy of it."
If You're Gonna Play in Texas (recorded at Billy Bob's) | Alabama cover
"Thanks Kale! I see you are handling the 7ths and minor chords the same way I am."
Devil in Disguise: 2-String Surf SLG License Plate Guitar (Not a Cigar Box Guitar)
"Thanks Kale and Uncle John! I do like the variety of songs that the Slingers choose. It definitely…"
⚡Electric Cigar Box Resonator⚡ Wooden Cover /Aluminum Cone Combo - Recording and sustain test
Trying to mix metal and wood on a reso - ran thru a budget Mustang Amp- from the webpage https://www.reddogguitars.com There is CBGs for sale and more cig...
Johnny Cash Tribute Song using Cigar Box Guitar - That Man Wore Back
This is an original song as a tribute to Johnny Cash who we adore and respect! We love the reason he wore black, in fact, “He wrote the song ‘Man in Black’ t...
"Hi, with respect to Brian's comment "it's good practice", my thought is to not…"
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