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BrianQ.
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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- Shane Speal
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- How many famous musicians have started on them
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BrianQ.'s Discussions
Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
Started this discussion. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 1 Like
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started this discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
BrianQ.'s Groups
Welcome! Jive Turkey Muthasucka!
Latest Activity
Up Around the Bend: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar
"Good to hear this one on cbg! I read that John Fogerty finally got CCR song rights back from their scheming ex-manager, he once sued Fogerty for sounding too much like CCR? Good to see that miracles still happen these days!!"
"Paul, I think he’s talking about the Reds active pickups made by Reflex? They were UK made & not so many dealers carried them here in the states? But if they’re the Reflex brand I’m thinking of, then they came with a…"
Slide on, my good people!!!
BrianQ.'s Photos
Comment Wall (261 comments)
- At 11:26am on January 14, 2023,
Anthony adams said…
Thanks Brian, I have another project that I need advice on. My sister sent me a guitar kit from mgb. I don't know what it looks like and no instructions. Just a lot of parts. What would you recomend that I do. By the way did I tell you that I was in coma for three months. Long time ago. That is why I need a little extra help. Thanks Bro
- At 11:45pm on January 12, 2023,
Severino Alterra said…
Thanks!
- At 10:43pm on January 12, 2023,
Hey Brian, I am still looking for plans of a weedeater cord insturment. Can you help?
- At 11:08am on January 10, 2023,
I am looking for plans or a tutorial for a bass using weed eater cord. Can anyone help?
- At 6:43am on January 2, 2023,
Allen Boehm said…
Thanks,glad to be here.
- At 8:26am on November 7, 2022,
Cynthia Esthimer said…
Thanks!
- At 6:46am on October 25, 2022,
Jason Dionne said…
Thanks for the info Brian. Your Johnny Cash profile pic is my fave!
Jason
- At 9:15am on October 20, 2022,
Thank you for the suggestions. There is indeed a well-known wood-working supply store near my home. The guys over there were full of info when I was re-doing my autoharp. I bet any one of them would take on a project like this pedal and find it easy-peasy. (look at all those hyphenated words!) I am looking forward to snooping around this site. So many fun things!!
- At 8:49am on October 20, 2022,
Hi @BrainQ.! I w
as talking about this:
https://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/wooden-kick-drum
This project appears more involved than the other two items you mentioned.
- At 10:22pm on October 11, 2022,
A.D.EKER said…
Thanks for the TAP picture from the bad moon From Glenn, appriciated !!
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 Aeolian…
Posted on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Here’s something for the Beginners or players that aren’t familiar with the Aeolian scale. Transposed in the keys of G & D, which makes it perfect for anything with One string. Learn it front to back & easily apply the Formula to 3 strings to add some flare to your playing style. Play on my good People…
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ContinueLet’s talk Dorian…
Posted on March 26, 2022 at 8:17am 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 20, 2021 at 10:00pm 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.
PDF Link: …
Let’s talk LM386... Part 4 W/ True Bypass & Ext. Power for Dirt box Layout
Posted on October 23, 2020 at 8:54am 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 9:52am 10 Comments 2 Likes
Let’s talk LM386, The continuing saga...
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ContinueLet’s talk LM386... Part 2 W/ Perfboard/Stripboard Amp Layouts
Posted on August 17, 2020 at 7:00am 0 Comments 3 Likes
Here’s the conclusion of the Smokey amp & Amp head, this is a continuing saga, so there’s more to come? This time we’re adding an External Power Adapter. This will give us freedom from dying batteries & a steady 9 volts at all times? And it’s super EZ! Rock on, my good people...
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ContinueLet’s talk LM386... W/ Perfboard/Stripboard Amp Layouts
Posted on June 17, 2020 at 2:03pm 3 Comments 2 Likes
DIY Rubber bands or How to Recycle a Bicycle Tube...
Posted on May 19, 2020 at 11:53am 3 Comments 2 Likes
Here’s something that might be useful to some folks. I learned this from a veteran Handyman some decades ago, so I won’t claim it to be my idea? Something he didn’t notice? If you use as much of the tube as possible, only a 1 1/2” by 3/8” piece (Valve Stem) of it will be thrown in the trash. That’s good for the environment! Which is always a plus. The Tools used were: Razor Knife & Sharp Scissors/Shears. I ended up cutting over 200+ different size bands from 1 Bicycle Tube? Get your…
ContinueMissing Post/Comment Fix
Posted on May 1, 2020 at 5:58am 7 Comments 1 Like
I know this has been driving everyone crazy, and I see there are lots who have not caught on yet, so here is how to do it?
Something sweet amidst the Pandemic, or How to make Rocky Road...
Posted on April 2, 2020 at 10:19pm 0 Comments 3 Likes
Something to knock the edge off. I know it’s been hard having to shelter in place & at the same time, trying to find joy in such a serious time. So here it is, knock yourself out...
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- 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.
Forum
Steel String Tenor Uke: soundboard & truss questions
Started by Luke H in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter 18 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 17 Replies 3 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jan 17. 1 Reply 1 Like
What did I get for Christmas... Incentive, Inspiration Motivation.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jan 11. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Truss rod length
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Jan 7. 8 Replies 0 Likes
How can this CBG be so loud
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Greg Brown Jan 6. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 27, 2022. 3 Replies 1 Like
Plectrum
Started by Engblom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 26, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Dec 25, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Dec 25, 2022. 8 Replies 6 Likes
Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 1 Like
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started by BrianQ. in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Canjo pickups
Started by David Blackburn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Byrd Franklin Dec 22, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2022
Started by Slowpaw Steve T in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Dec 22, 2022. 21 Replies 7 Likes
DYI Box
Started by Jerry Draper in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by Jerry Draper Dec 16, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Getting intonation right
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 14, 2022. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone with experience in 1-3-1 tuning?
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 14, 2022. 10 Replies 1 Like
GCEA uke tuning, deeper sound
Started by Peter V Owens in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Dec 14, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
PDF DOWNLOAD: How to Build a Hurdy Gurdy
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Thomas G Fruge Dec 10, 2022. 11 Replies 4 Likes
Blog Posts
A Tribute
Posted by Ghostbuttons on January 15, 2023 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
Posted by Cigar Box Nation on October 13, 2022 at 11:00am 33 Comments 6 Likes
Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on October 3, 2022 at 2:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 2:00am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Let’s talk Aeolian…
Posted by BrianQ. on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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Wild Horses played on Western Patron Cigar Box Guitar
"Thanks Uncle John It's My favorite song By the Rolling Stones not hard to play I'm…"
Wild Horses played on Western Patron Cigar Box Guitar
"That is SUCH a good song, James. You do it proud, proud, proud. "
Wild Horses played on Western Patron Cigar Box Guitar
"My favorite Rolling Stones song played on My Western Padron Cigar Box Guitar "
Wild Horses played on Western Patron Cigar Box Guitar
Wild Horses played on My Western pardon Cigar Box Guitar
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19th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival
June 3, 2023 from 11am to 8pm – Huntsville, AL
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