Brent
  • Male
  • Ontario, Canada
  • Canada
Share on Facebook
Share on Facebook MySpace

Brent's Friends

  • jawbone
  • Reeds Taylor
  • Loco
  • Michael Fred Johnson
  • L.J.
  • Lucky

Brent's Groups

Brent's Discussions

Apple/Android apps for tuning a guitar

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bad Wolf Apr 22, 2013. 7 Replies

Has anybody ever used an app to tune a CBG? If so, which one works best?

What's your favorite fret scale calculator?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig Mayhem Apr 9, 2013. 17 Replies

I do not own micrometers and want to find a template I can just print, glue, and cut. Any good suggestions. I know of a few but most don't have printing options and the one on cigarboxguitars.com…Continue

First build, question about neck, pickup, and stability

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brent Apr 6, 2013. 9 Replies

Yesterday my parts from cbgitty arrived in the mail. Shortly after I began to saw my 3/4 inch by 1 1/2 maple to start on the neck and cut slots out my cigar box to fit in a through neck design. I did…Continue

First build. On off switch question.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brent Mar 30, 2013. 6 Replies

Hello everyone. I'm very happy to be starting my first cbg build, and to have a group I can come to for help. I purchased a few items from cbgitty the other day and want to find out where to make a…Continue

 

Brent's Page

Profile Information

How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
Google and cbgitty

Comment Wall (2 comments)

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

Join Cigar Box Nation

At 9:14am on April 13, 2013, Lucky said…

Brent, yes it was a through neck design, and the brass rod is available in a 2 or 3 foot lenght at ace hardware, or probably a home depot. Good luck with your build.

At 9:56am on April 11, 2013, Michael Fred Johnson said…

Thanks for the invitation and the compliment.If you have any questions about any of the photos or methods used just ask

 
 
 

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building BasicsCigar Box Guitar Parts Store

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Forum

Loss two-string bass build instructions

Started by Tim Dvorak in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans 7 minutes ago. 5 Replies

Is it just me, site issues.

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans 6 hours ago. 3 Replies

Your take on this bizarre guitar

Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Sunday. 2 Replies

Fretted and Slide Advice

Started by Patrick Whaley in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Thursday. 11 Replies

Sound holes or not sound holes in a electric cbg?

Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Greg Brown Sep 21. 5 Replies

Guitar Amp

Started by Chase N Williams in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 5 Replies

It Happened at breakneck speed....

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 4 Replies

Using aluminium

Started by Haydon in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Haydon Sep 21. 2 Replies

Adding springs again on the electric cbg, around the “cat” bowl and howled out spacer glued to the bottom

Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President Sep 20. 9 Replies

Thinning headstocks

Started by Eric Lettau in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Bowes Sep 19. 11 Replies

Finding correct bridge position.

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 12. 0 Replies

SWAMP WITCH GUITARS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Started by the anonymous pick in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Downtown Vinnie Sep 6. 8 Replies

The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post

Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik Sep 6. 6 Replies

Untitled

Started by Murray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 5. 0 Replies

Editing this site?

Started by Jim Winslow in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 31. 4 Replies

Looking for advice on pickup type and placement

Started by Howard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Sean Jay Aug 29. 6 Replies

Springs in a cigar box guitar

Started by Howard Craypool in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Howard Craypool Aug 22. 10 Replies

Help for beginner

Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Aug 21. 4 Replies

Hi everyone. Need some advice plz...

Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Aug 19. 25 Replies

What's on your workbench?

Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Paul Craig Aug 19. 2221 Replies

Blog Posts

Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend

Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 9:00am 2 Comments

Let’s talk Aeolian…

Posted by BrianQ. on August 27, 2022 at 12:05am 0 Comments

Building a Violin w/ GITTY Parts

Posted by Brad Craig on August 11, 2022 at 6:39pm 3 Comments

UPDATE on my health issues

Posted by the anonymous pick on July 11, 2022 at 12:30pm 24 Comments

Effects Pedals

Posted by Trey Allensworth on May 26, 2022 at 10:04am 12 Comments

Latest Activity

Taffy Evans replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion Loss two-string bass build instructions
"Hi Tim, I did not realize you already had the bass,, I thought you were starting from scratch. Taff"
7 minutes ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Hippie Songs Medley: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"You are very observant Uncle John! My daughter cut my hair while I was in Phoenix, it’s been…"
35 minutes ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Delta Dawn: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Thanks Uncle John! Not only are key changes doable, they are fun and can add energy to a song.…"
41 minutes ago
Uncle John commented on Papa D's photo
Thumbnail

bolivar

"Pretty!"
1 hour ago
Uncle John commented on Papa D's photo
Thumbnail

Just finished Super Fly

"Ohhh.   Love that headstock grain and fret board."
1 hour ago
Uncle John commented on AGP #'s photo
Thumbnail

AGP #475 - ''Smoky''

"Bad Ass good, AGP."
1 hour ago
Uncle John commented on Steve Holladay's photo
Thumbnail

Jacob Barker Music Fest Guitar

"That looks to be a very well designed and crafted guitar."
1 hour ago
Uncle John commented on Papa D's photo
Thumbnail

camacho3

"Yup.  That is a handsome git.  "
1 hour ago
Uncle John commented on Poorness Studios's video
Thumbnail

She Drives Me Crazy (cover on cigar box guitar)

"Fantastic Kale.   You keep getting better.   Great song, bud!"
1 hour ago
Uncle John commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Hippie Songs Medley: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Doug got a hair cut.   This one really shows off your playing method.  Pretty…"
1 hour ago
Uncle John commented on Steve Holladay's video
Thumbnail

Leroy Troy on Washtub Bass at Maupinfest 2022 "Big River"

"Cool!   I used to watch Leroy on RFD on the Marty Stewart show.  "
1 hour ago
Uncle John commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Delta Dawn: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Good, good, Slingers.   Cool that your inster munts make key changes more doable. They…"
1 hour 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

Events

Music

© 2022   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

\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 -->