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Intonation Issues With My First Dulcimer Canjo-Guitar
Started this discussion. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Mar 19, 2014. 12 Replies 1 Like
Alright Guys and Gals,So, I shied away from fretting an instrument based off my first and last build I tried fretting. I have been doing just fine fretless and just marking where the frets would…Continue
Tags: frets, canjo, cookietin, intonation, guitar
What are some of the craziest things you've seen CBGs and Guitars made out of?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Phillips Oct 30, 2013. 36 Replies 1 Like
I love fun and eclectic things... I tinker and make stuff out of found objects and improve other's designs on existing, custom products (shameless plug:…Continue
Fretted My First CBG and the Intonation is Off...
Started this discussion. Last reply by The Capo Kid Oct 5, 2013. 35 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy Ya'll...I thought to make a 4 string, fretted CBG for my first build. I thought if I could build this one then any 3 string I did subsequently would be a cinch. Well, I think I bit off more…Continue
Tags: CBG, Tabak, 4-string, tuning, Intonation
Homemade Pickup...
Started this discussion. Last reply by JL Apr 25, 2017. 19 Replies 0 Likes
I know this has been covered somewhere, but can't find exactly what I am looking for. I am a newbie maker. I am currently making a 4-string CBG from a Tabak wooden box. I am doing a neck-thru and…Continue
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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- Internet
- How many instruments have you built so far?
- 15-20
- What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).
- Supposedly there are "no rules", but in order to build one that sounds good... there are definite rules to follow. It's "a stick in a box" is what is said by most, but those who tout it as such (many of them) build beautiful instruments that are on-par with many commercially build instruments. Cigar Box Guitars can complicated for many of these reasons, but simple if you don't overthink them.
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 7:43am on July 14, 2016,
Darryl Tuttle said…
thanks for sharing that video.. like the star wars guitar
- At 6:50pm on July 6, 2016,
thanks for the info...what kind of sound did you get from the TMNT lunchbox guitar...my kids think i am crazy because i bought a hannah montana lunchbox at a garage sale...want to make an amp or guitar out of it...what i would really like is a spongebob lunchbox guitar
- At 7:19am on October 7, 2015,
Richey Kay said…
- Thanks for the video. Good news is I know exactly what the problem is, and the fix is easy. Have you got WhatsApp? Send me a friend request with your number and I'll talk you through.
- At 2:54am on October 7, 2015,
- Hi Brian... Just thinking about your forum post about fretting. Just to satisfy my curosity, can you tell me what height you have the strings above the 1st and 12th fret? Also, can you tell me what gauge of strings you are using? I really think there's probably nothing wrong with your fret job.
RK
- At 1:08am on November 13, 2014,
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates said…
Brian. Give me a call aty 864-607-7079 about 1:15pm. Tell ta all you need to know about your fretting issue.
- At 1:17pm on May 6, 2014,
Rand Moore said…
Hi Brian,
The photo of my My Headless Stick Dulcimer #1 was 1 of 9 taken of the instrument and uploaded to CBN. They are all grouped together in a photo album at this link. The instrument also sounds very nice.
-Rand.
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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Pick ups and number plate cbgs
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers on Tuesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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 on Tuesday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T on Monday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 18. 15 Replies 1 Like
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 17. 11 Replies 1 Like
String noise
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick Mar 16. 35 Replies 11 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ghostbuttons Mar 14. 16 Replies 2 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Mar 14. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!
Started by Hilo Greg in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Hilo Greg Mar 9. 4 Replies 2 Likes
My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Mar 2. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 28. 6 Replies 1 Like
Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer
Started by jonathan leslie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 25. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 24. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Considering wood tuners
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 17. 15 Replies 1 Like
Playing a bit!
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Feb 12. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo
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WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard
Posted by Slow Mick on March 4, 2023 at 10:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)
Posted by Slow Mick on February 28, 2023 at 9:05am 5 Comments 2 Likes
I bought a torsion rod for a mandolin and lost the instructions to cut into the neck. I bought the torsion bar from gitty.
Posted by Anthony adams on February 28, 2023 at 4:49am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Stereo recording with a looper pedal
Posted by Sean Jay on February 27, 2023 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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