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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- Shane Speal
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BrianQ.'s Discussions
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started this discussion. Last reply by François Feb 5, 2021. 7 Replies 0 Likes
BrianQ.'s Groups
Welcome! Jive Turkey Muthasucka!
Latest Activity
"Welcome, check out the Resources tab for build/play info and join some groups located in the Posts tab? Forum is for questions and Blog posts are for sharing your builds and build processes? Site is old and has a glitch, here’s the trick to…"
"Welcome, check out the Resources tab for build/play info and join some groups located in the Posts tab? Forum is for questions and Blog posts are for sharing your builds and build processes? Site is old and has a glitch, here’s the trick to…"
"Welcome, check out the Resources tab for build/play info and join some groups located in the Posts tab? Forum is for questions and Blog posts are for sharing your builds and build processes? Site is old and has a glitch, here’s the trick to…"
"Welcome, check out the Resources tab for build/play info and join some groups located in the Posts tab? Forum is for questions and Blog posts are for sharing your builds and build processes? Site is old and has a glitch, here’s the trick to…"
"Welcome, check out the Resources tab for build/play info and join some groups located in the Posts tab? Forum is for questions and Blog posts are for sharing your builds and build processes? Site is old and has a glitch, here’s the trick to…"
Willie Joe Duncan
"Yes, Wesseh is the guy who played gas can guitars from Africa who Shane was helping out, Brushy is from Jamaica tho? I joined the nation well before Brushy surfaced, but I posted his “chicken in the corn” video several times on the chat…"
Slide on, my good people!!!
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Comment Wall (246 comments)
- At 4:55pm on May 16, 2022,
Bos Hog said…
Ok. thank you for letting me know.
- At 6:30pm on May 7, 2022,
Al Lobe said…
Thank you! Will fix soon. I see now I'm not the first one requiring this correction :-)
- At 12:10pm on May 7, 2022,
Ed Nasiatka said…
BrianQ,
Thanx for the info!
Eddie
- At 4:24pm on April 18, 2022,
Doug Thorsvik said…
Brian, I looked through your photos for an example where you used molding for a fretboard, but couldn’t find one. I did note the use of toothpick frets, good on you! Doug
- At 11:05pm on March 27, 2022,
Thank you Brian. I just picked up a few cigar boxes in the Beale St. Blues district in Memphis TN. They weren't aware of any cigarbox guitar festivals in or around Beale St. Do you know of any in the Memphis, TN area?
- At 5:58am on February 27, 2022,
Thanks for your welcome Brian, and the guise to the inks. Very much looking forward to becoming involved. All the best Chris
- At 4:26pm on February 9, 2022,
Neil said…
OK thanks Brian
- At 1:39pm on January 26, 2022,
Jeff said…
Thank you for the info Brian, on my third build now! I’ll be sure to get more involved in the forums and posts. I’m from NH where you at?
- At 2:21pm on January 21, 2022,
GARAGE HERMIT said…
thank's Brian,
i was guessing about 3/16" looking at pic's of dulcimer's, but if 1/8" work's that will do fine,
yes, i have'nt posted for a while, life just get's in the way,
- At 2:53pm on January 3, 2022,
Thanks for having me
BrianQ.'s Videos
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Spooky sounding tab
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Fret Ties Demo- Blues
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Fret Ties Demo- Raga
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Xmas Littley Bow
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Littley Bow Mini Bass
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BrianQ.'s Blog
Let’s talk Dorian…
Posted on March 26, 2022 at 3:17pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Here’s something for the Beginners. A simple introduction to the Dorian scale. It only requires one string, so it shouldn’t be hard at all. Learn it up & down, then apply the basic Scale formula to 3 strings for even more possibilities…
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ContinueOne String Wonder- A Major journey
Posted on April 21, 2021 at 5:00am 4 Comments 1 Like
Here’s a little skill builder exercise for beginners, based on the Major scale. It starts with a simple Scale, then progressively builds on it, adding one note at a time. You only need one string for this, so Diddley Bow’s are perfect for this exercise.
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Let’s talk LM386... Part 4 W/ True Bypass & Ext. Power for Dirt box Layout
Posted on October 23, 2020 at 3:54pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Here’s the conclusion to the Dead Easy Dirt, for now...
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Let’s talk LM386... Part 3 W/ Stripboard Dirt box Layout
Posted on August 31, 2020 at 4:52pm 10 Comments 2 Likes
Let’s talk LM386, The continuing saga...
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- 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
Working on the edge.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Kim Colgin 10 hours ago. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Box thickness effect on sound
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans 11 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Modifying My First single String Guitar
Started by Kevin Rzewinski in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Rzewinski on Friday. 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. Jun 22. 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
Posted by Trey Allensworth on May 26, 2022 at 10:04am 12 Comments 3 Likes
alaska airlines
Posted by jeff weins on May 13, 2022 at 5:18pm 0 Comments 3 Likes
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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19th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival
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