Chris Ellbogen
  • Male
  • Naperville, IL
  • United States
Share on Facebook
Share on Facebook MySpace

Chris Ellbogen's Friends

  • Cigar Box Strings
  • Cigar Box Nation
  • Jason Mills
  • Ice Bob
  • Mama Mojo
  • Diane in Chicago
  • Barrie
  • Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
  • Wade
  • Delvero
  • Ted Crocker

Chris Ellbogen's Groups

Chris Ellbogen's Discussions

Video of me playing my last uke build

Started this discussion. Last reply by Al Allen (Hangten) Dec 27, 2009. 2 Replies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hr42-nj14A&feature=youtube_gdata

Tags: uke, tennor, box, cigar, Cohiba

 

Chris Ellbogen's Page

Profile Information

How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
google

Chris Ellbogen's Photos

  • Add Photos
  • View All

Chris Ellbogen's Videos

  • Add Videos
  • View All

Comment Wall (13 comments)

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

Join Cigar Box Nation

At 3:25pm on February 10, 2012, Delvero said…

Chris, came across your uke's and all i can say is "WOW"  Your work is beautifully done! Truly a committed Craftsman!

At 1:40pm on October 4, 2011, Vic Ribando said…

Thanks!

At 2:20pm on May 9, 2011, darren brown said…
thanks chris ,very nice looking guitars you have .
At 5:02am on November 9, 2010, Mama Mojo said…
Hi Chris, I just stopped by to see what you've been up to and WOW!!!!! Gorgeous work my friend!!!! Very inspiring to look at your photos! Thanks! MM
At 3:22pm on August 6, 2010, Bluesheart said…
Just checking out your photos, wow, really nice work you do.
At 6:21am on April 30, 2010, Travis Gaines said…
This one DSC01077. The very think electric you just posted today I think in photos.
At 4:33am on April 30, 2010, Travis Gaines said…
Did you add a slice of cedar to the back? If so, how thick? That is one awesome looking build. Love your video too.
Travis
At 7:39am on January 8, 2010, Mama Mojo said…
Hi Chris - just wanted to say that I saw your cbg on Ebay and I looked at your website! wow! I'd be proud to build or own any one of those guitars! I better start saving my pennies.... I'm gonna have to own one of these someday.....
At 4:47pm on November 23, 2009, Paul Doug said…
Thank you for the nice comment on my picture being featured.
At 11:00am on November 11, 2009, John Nagy said…
Are you kidding? That's it. Man, that looks a lot more delicate than that.
Ok, - too easy.

View All Comments

 
 
 

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building Basics

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Forum

Free Cigar Box Tablature Library

Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. yesterday. 18 Replies

Handy adhesive

Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by John B Treutlein yesterday. 12 Replies

What's on your workbench?

Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. on Thursday. 2226 Replies

Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 3 Replies

Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 2 Replies

3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Mar 23. 8 Replies

First licence plate build

Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 21. 1 Reply

Pick ups and number plate cbgs

Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 21. 6 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 Mar 20. 7 Replies

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

String noise

Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17. 6 Replies

Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal

Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick Mar 16. 35 Replies

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

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

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

My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess

Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Mar 2. 0 Replies

Neck though corner

Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 28. 6 Replies

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

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

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

Blog Posts

The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo

Posted by Fergus Lester on March 7, 2023 at 12:11am 1 Comment

WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard

Posted by Slow Mick on March 4, 2023 at 10:00pm 5 Comments

Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)

Posted by Slow Mick on February 28, 2023 at 9:05am 5 Comments

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

Stereo recording with a looper pedal

Posted by Sean Jay on February 27, 2023 at 3:30am 1 Comment

Latest Activity

CLG liked Calvin Fowler's photo
Thumbnail

il_570xN.3651180380_shsh

2 hours ago
CLG liked Derek Robertson's photo
Thumbnail

P1010001

2 hours ago
CLG liked AGP #'s photo
Thumbnail

AGP #493 - ''Juzzie''

2 hours ago
CLG posted photos
Thumbnail
Thumbnail
2 hours ago
A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's photo
Thumbnail

cant hardly wait callyfest

"Geeeezzzz What a releaf  !! PFFF but still those Ticket scalpers are a menace  they are…"
5 hours ago
A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's video
Thumbnail

Psalm 49 14;21 Gospel BCB 2023

"Thanks For your Like AGP # Most appreciated !!"
5 hours ago
AGP # commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Eight Days a Week: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Yep!, a full house for a fine Beatles Song :-)"
7 hours ago
AGP # liked Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Eight Days a Week: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

7 hours ago
AGP # liked A.D.EKER's video
Thumbnail

Psalm 49 14;21 Gospel BCB 2023

7 hours ago
AGP # commented on Richard Sundberg's video
Thumbnail

Noodle Doodle.

"Yep!, Dennis does build some mighty fine Gits :-)"
7 hours ago
AGP # liked Richard Sundberg's video
Thumbnail

Noodle Doodle.

7 hours ago
AGP # commented on AGP #'s photo
Thumbnail

AGP #493 - ''Juzzie''

""Thankya Kindly James O", you know me!, always looking outside the Box ;-D"
7 hours 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

© 2023   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 -->