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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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- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
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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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Music Theory
Started by John Derrett in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Sam Blessing 4 minutes ago. 8 Replies 1 Like
Headless Guitar Project - a $100 eBay kit & Gitty pickups
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Johnny Deck 3 hours ago. 6 Replies 4 Likes
Competition outcomes???
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Carl Floyd yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Surface Pickup too high?
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Truss Rods. Needed?
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Help
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6 pole PU
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Question
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Drill Bit for CB Gitty 1" Sound Hole Grommets
Started by Mark Ballard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Grandpa Jan 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Buzzing at floating bridge.
Started by Sam Blessing in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jan 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Neck slot mistake
Started by Nicholas Finn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 4. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Lace pickup prints
Started by A.D.EKER in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER Jan 4. 28 Replies 3 Likes
Flipping the Box
Started by Steven Adler in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 3. 5 Replies 1 Like
2021 Throwback Holiday Build-Off Contest!
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by A.D.EKER Jan 1. 77 Replies 7 Likes
Happy Hogmanay
Started by Ian Boyd in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Dec 31. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Is it OK to use a hardtail bridge on a fretless 3 string acoustic?
Started by Mel Cooke in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mel Cooke Dec 30, 2021. 3 Replies 1 Like
Grounding a Tupelo Tenor
Started by Ken Hope in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 29, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Greetings
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Nayeb Gofs Dec 28, 2021. 1 Reply 2 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 26, 2021. 2126 Replies 16 Likes
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How to add photos?
Posted by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 1:19pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
My first 3 string cigar box guitar
Posted by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 1:16pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Shedding a Tear for Dave Lynas
Posted by Poorness Studios on December 20, 2021 at 8:30pm 4 Comments 3 Likes
CBG listed in the Sharper Image catalogue
Posted by Charred on December 8, 2021 at 7:28pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
This is my first cigarbox guitar.
Posted by Dale Armstrong on December 3, 2021 at 2:47pm 2 Comments 6 Likes
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