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Clint Spotts
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Clint Spotts's Discussions
Spring Reverb Advice
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 18, 2019. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for advice on doing a build w/ internal springs for a reverb effect.What kind of spring did you use? Storm door springs seem too heavy / got too much tension to use. Thinking screen door…Continue
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Wolf’s Rollin’ in His Grave
"Buggy - it’s wood from an old produce crate. Recorded in the Barage (garage bar)."
Garage Band Users group
All things GB. Set up. Recording, Editing. tips tricks and techniques. From set up to burning to disc.
Profile Information
- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- Google search
- How many instruments have you built so far?
- 3
- What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).
- I really like the idea of building an instrument with my own hands and hear it “talk” when it’s done. The simplicity of fewer strings makes for easier playing (for us non-professional types) and makes experimenting with alternate tunings so appealing!
Clint Spotts's Photos
Clint Spotts's Videos
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Gotta Boogie
Added by Clint Spotts 9 Comments 5 Likes
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Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 3:08pm on September 29, 2019,
BUGGY (C) said…
Cheers for the friend invite, keep them videos coming.
- At 4:33pm on August 14, 2019,
Noisemaker59 said…
Thanks for the friend invite Clint. Lookin' forward to see your next builds & videos!
- At 6:22am on July 27, 2019,
A.D.EKER said…
Thanks for your friends request ! truth Mask replica !
- At 12:16am on July 25, 2019,
RTZGUITARS said…
Hi Clint, Gitty sales a version of the 5 way distortion tone pot. It just a small 5 way amp simulator board with a pot you put in place of the tone pot. 2 channel are clean 3 are dirty they do need a 9v battery. People love guitars with these in them.
Take care
- At 4:26am on July 23, 2019,
Great Poster Clint ! just love his early work, keep howlin!!
- At 6:41am on July 20, 2019,
Dave Lynas said…
Hey Clint. Thanks for the good comment. How’s that “modified” solid body with the red paint job sounding? It’s way cool man.
- At 9:49pm on June 15, 2019,
the anonymous pick said…
- Still having computer problems with this site , . please email me from my webpage https://swampwitchguitars.weebly.com/about-us---contact-us.html
- At 5:22am on June 8, 2019,
Hey Ranger. Glad to be a friend. That’s a cool build. Wicked electric.
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- 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
Working on the edge.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President 5 hours ago. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Box thickness effect on sound
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion 5 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Modifying My First single String Guitar
Started by Kevin Rzewinski in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Rzewinski 13 hours ago. 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. on Wednesday. 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
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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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Box thickness effect on sound
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