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What is up with I'm not a robot?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bluesheart Nov 29, 2017. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Trying to leave comments on photo page and have to go through a visual test to prove I am not a robot? OH , here too?This is bullshit! Continue
Reso cone warning!
Started this discussion. Last reply by RTZGUITARS Dec 8, 2017. 36 Replies 0 Likes
I just did my first build using a lightning reso cone from Gitty and at the end found I had a problem with intonation. I laid everything out first as I always do, used a 24" scale. I was very careful…Continue
Tags: intonation, cone, Reso
OMG what a night!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirk Nov 9, 2017. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Wow, so glad I went to open mic last night at "The Roma", they have a blues openmic every Tuesday that I go to sometimes. Last night , there were few in attendance ( bad for the venue, I know) but it…Continue
Cereal Box Guitar, CBG, see what I did there?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bluesheart Jan 27, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
SO just for fun I thought I would make a Cereal Box Guitar out of the big boxes we get at BJ's, but I want to also wood grain the box. So by the time I buy wood graining tools, two colors of paint,…Continue
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"Hi, what I would suggest is to put the bridge saddle at the recommended scale length area, string up the instrument,tune it and plot the best position by moving the bridge back and forth under the strings, while referencing the pitch of the strings…"
"Basically with a compensated bridge, the tallest part of it indicates the thinnest string?"
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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- Internet search for cigar box guitar
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- About 35 I think.
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- Each one is a new adventure and learning experience / engineering challenge.
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This thing
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:30am 7 Comments 3 Likes
I guess as far as addictions go this is not a bad one to have. I had surgery yesterday morning and was in the cellar laying out out a rat rod build last night. Now I'm up early and since I'm off work, guess what I'm anxious to get back to?? I don't have much in the way of power tools so not too concerned about being doped up a bit, feeling creative somehow.
Comment Wall (337 comments)
- At 1:42pm on January 9, 2018,
Scott Schoepf said…
Thanks, nice to meet you too. You’ve got some pretty nice builds yourself.
- At 8:02pm on October 20, 2017,
Darwin Gentry said…
- Thanks for the compliment
- At 6:43pm on July 7, 2017,
Rose Ericson said…
- Thanks I have made a huge error on it or it would have been don by now. But I figured out how to fix it, so I will have it up soon! Do you remember the sizes of the strings? How did you go about picking the strings?
- At 11:47pm on August 11, 2016,
Michael Lohrengel said…
Thanks for the friend request Bluesheart - gladly accepted - still can't get over your great vocals and playing - keep on keepin on brother and stay well.
- At 8:57am on August 10, 2016,
Good Morning Bluesheart
Hey man great music - nice vocals and playing - wanted to say Thank You for your comment on the changes made to Black Brick House due to Uncle John's suggestion - I really appreciate all you guys and your constructive criticism and good eyes
- At 1:34pm on August 6, 2016,
Thank you for the comment Bluesheart, if you check the latest photos of the Black Brick House you will see a great improvement as I took Uncle Johns suggestion to heart and made the necessary change to the bridge support and it changed the whole dynamics/looks of the build to a much cleaner and better looking CBG - Glad to hear you are doing ok after the heart attack - just took a look through your pictures - you do some nice work and the songs you do are good as well - have a great day
- At 7:06am on April 24, 2016,
Michael Fred Johnson said…
Thanks Bluesheart
- At 7:02am on April 15, 2016,
Nhirvana said…
- Thanks Bluesheart. I'm having a ton of fun building these things!
- At 6:45pm on April 3, 2016,
- Hey Bh, I don't know about impedance, but they make a pill for that. I have a very basic understanding of electronics, I read this instructable:
http://m.instructables.com/id/Convert-Any-Radio-Into-a-Guitar-Amp/
. It's pretty easy as long as the radio has a volume "pot" and not micro switches. It's such a cool, easy thing to do. And its seemless, you barely notice the jack. It's cool that the radio will still work normally too!
- At 3:39pm on February 6, 2016,
Thanks Bluesheart,it turned out well considering I picked up the wrong can and sprayed it gloss black instead of clear lacquer
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- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
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String attachment place
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom 3 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion 8 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Truss rod?
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans yesterday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Building a 3-pole single coil pickup
Started by Ian in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ian yesterday. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Baritone Slide Guitar
Started by Jim Booth in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jim Booth yesterday. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Pickup type and placement
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Making a Loud CBG
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER on Monday. 15 Replies 1 Like
Banjo Mandolin [skin] to mandolin [wood] top conversion
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Sunday. 3 Replies 3 Likes
CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2022
Started by Slowpaw Steve T in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Slowpaw Steve T Nov 23. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Parlor build slide show with same guitar soundtrack
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Nov 20. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Using low E, A and D strings?
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Nov 19. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Discussion: Toothpick Frets?
Started by Habanera Hal in Feature Articles. Last reply by Mark Miller Nov 17. 27 Replies 4 Likes
Help for an oldie
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Nov 17. 9 Replies 0 Likes
The Cigar Box SITAR Experiment - by Shane Speal
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Mark Miller Nov 17. 4 Replies 1 Like
Your take on this bizarre guitar
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Vladimir Mazic Nov 16. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Some questions about tuning
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 15. 1 Reply 2 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Nov 12. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Murray Wall Nov 12. 34 Replies 10 Likes
Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Nov 11. 10 Replies 4 Likes
Strings for Fretless License Plate Guitar GDG
Started by Jeff Campbell in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Nov 8. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
Posted by Cigar Box Nation on October 13, 2022 at 6:00pm 31 Comments 4 Likes
Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
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Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 9:00am 4 Comments 2 Likes
Let’s talk Aeolian…
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Building a Violin w/ GITTY Parts
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Playing restored Regal Domino Guitar
"Nice Play Taffy ! fine inlay on this Oldy see why it was worth restoring ,got me a regal to…"
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Try to Remember: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar
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Try to Remember: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar
"Thanks A.D. and Uncle John! It was cool to hear the Brothers Four do this one live and then have…"
New Born Dream A D Eker 2022
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Playing restored Regal Domino Guitar
Just testing this old Regal Domino 1930s model restoration I had completed. You can view part of the job on Cigar Box Nation.
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Hi, this guitar was also left with me as it was too expensive for the customer to have the…See More
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