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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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"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!"
Camacho (4)
"At first look, that is gorgeous, but too fancy for my tastes. Then I see the tone and volume knobs. Ha! They are just right and balance out the fancy. Good one, man. Gorgeous in a keep and play way."
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
Blues Frog's Photos
Blues Frog's Videos
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Run Away
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Poor Black Mattie
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 8:21pm 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 1:07pm 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 6:13pm on December 23, 2015,
Bristol Blue said…
Cheers man , if we chat before , have a great Xmas :-)
Shaun.
- At 11:17pm 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 5:11pm on November 26, 2015,
Randy S. Bretz said…
Here you go Blues...
- At 7:50am on August 2, 2015,
Uncle John said…
Blues Frog, it's good to have you for a CBN friend.
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One Man's Garbage......
Posted on July 29, 2017 at 9:57pm 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
- 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.
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Working on the edge.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President 4 hours ago. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Box thickness effect on sound
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion 4 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Modifying My First single String Guitar
Started by Kevin Rzewinski in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Rzewinski 12 hours ago. 17 Replies 1 Like
Neck on 3 string is a little tilted to the side in relation to the box.
Started by Robbie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Wednesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Setting the action
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jun 18. 7 Replies 1 Like
Thought the forum might like this
Started by Ian Boyd in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ian Boyd Jun 17. 2 Replies 4 Likes
How can I use this cool piece?
Started by Jo Jacobsen in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 17. 12 Replies 1 Like
The Cigar Box SITAR Experiment - by Shane Speal
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by t-belly johnson Jun 16. 2 Replies 1 Like
While we are talking solid body resonator guitars.....
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Jun 14. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Resonator solid body six string
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 14. 8 Replies 4 Likes
Build a Les Claypool Whamola!
Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker in Feature Articles. Last reply by Cindy J Jun 14. 11 Replies 6 Likes
Celebrating 150 years of Gold Mining...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 13. 4 Replies 2 Likes
How to Build a Mailbox Dobro
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Cindy J Jun 13. 3 Replies 4 Likes
Cheap and easy fret marker inlays?
Started by Jerryrig240 in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Cindy J Jun 13. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Building a mahogany box
Started by Jo Jacobsen in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jun 13. 2 Replies 0 Likes
TinCan #7
Started by jeff weins in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jun 3. 0 Replies 3 Likes
string gauge for short scale cbg
Started by Jon in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JP Lace Master Jun 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28. 2189 Replies 17 Likes
The Cigar Box Mandolin Project - Discussion Page for Questions & Answers
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Cigar Box Nation May 25. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Proof is in the Tuner
Started by Patrick Kelly in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans May 17. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Effects Pedals
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in What way does your type HEADSTOCK effect stringtension, and vibration flow?
Posted by A.D.EKER on May 9, 2022 at 9:20am 9 Comments 1 Like
Build number two
Posted by Guy Bachman on March 30, 2022 at 1:19pm 4 Comments 1 Like
Let’s talk Dorian…
Posted by BrianQ. on March 26, 2022 at 3:17pm 2 Comments 1 Like
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Box thickness effect on sound
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