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Interesting: Inkjet designs tranfered to wood
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bluesheart Apr 15, 2016. 3 Replies 4 Likes
I thought I would pass this along to my brethren (and sisteren?) in the CB community. I think the possible applications to Cigar Box guitar building will be obvious.…Continue
First Question: Fiber/Paper Cigar Boxes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marc Brode May 7, 2014. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone, another newbie here. Did not know this world existed and am very interested in getting started. My interest is to play 12 bar blues with a slide. I'd like to make an electric Diddley…Continue
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In progress: Electric Racket & 1941 RCA Victor guitar amp
Posted on June 23, 2014 at 6:55am 1 Comment 0 Likes
My first Cigar Box Guitar build will begin this week, but this past weekend, I started working out some issues with this wacky "Electric Racket" guitar.
This is not really a "serious" design (obviously) but I do plan on having some fun in experimenting with different pickups, including the cheap single coil (pictured) and a couple of older humbuckers that I…
Giving brass that aged look...
Posted on June 9, 2014 at 10:30am 6 Comments 2 Likes
Are you interested in giving bright brass that aged look? How about MULTIPLE ways to do it?
http://blog.yourstruli.com/2008/06/giving-brass-that-aged-look.html
Note: See if your item is truly brass or only brass COATED. Brass coated items may be stripped down to the base metal by some of these processes.
You can take brass all the way down to BLACK, if you so…
ContinueGet Used to Disappointment
Posted on June 6, 2014 at 12:30am 11 Comments 1 Like
This blog post is part self-motivational speech. If I am honest about myself, I know that I love to learn new things and understand things fully but actually finishing a project is not my strong suit. Sometimes I like to see all the lights turn green before I leave my driveway. It's really dumb when you put it into words like that.
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Sometimes the pursuit of knowledge comes at the expense of actually putting that knowledge to work and learning about the how the theoretical…
ContinueA little about me...
Posted on June 5, 2014 at 6:34am 2 Comments 2 Likes
Somehow this wonderful rabbet hole escaped me until recently, but I'm disappearing down it fast. I don't even play (yet) but I'm very interested to learn 12 bar blues slide on a three string of my own making (in the planning and parts accumulation stage now).
My personality type is 1/2 artist & 1/2 scientist, so you can imagine how Cigar Box Guitars tickles my fancy in so many ways...
I see a guitar as I see a wonderful meal. The better the quality of the ingredients, the…
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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.
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First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Attention New Members
Started by BrianQ. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 9. 0 Replies 3 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Sep 8. 2270 Replies 19 Likes
Aw, nuts......
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER Aug 20. 10 Replies 0 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Aug 17. 14 Replies 1 Like
Some thoughts needed....
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 16. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?
Started by Virgil Fiori in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 13. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Truss Rods. Needed?
Started by ILL GREEN in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 13. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Tone switch
Started by Wolfeather in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Aug 11. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Easy DIY Cigar Box Guitar Stand by Eric Denton
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Kim Mosier Aug 1. 6 Replies 8 Likes
Quick Tips for Cheapskates #1
Started by BrianQ. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jul 29. 2 Replies 4 Likes
VOLUME POTS
Started by Allen in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Jul 29. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone use GBE tuning?
Started by rodger moore in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Jul 28. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Jul 27. 18 Replies 1 Like
Tuning Wuestion
Started by Jerry Draper in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jerry Draper Jul 22. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Electric Delta 3-pole Pickup
Started by Michael Bowlin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Neeraj Pardhan Jul 21. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Look what I picked up
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Jul 2. 12 Replies 6 Likes
Evans solid body guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 30. 8 Replies 5 Likes
Searching for Poor Man’s Guide Issue #2
Started by Tim Gratsinger in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Gratsinger Jun 26. 21 Replies 2 Likes
Guitar and amp settings
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig Jun 25. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Spammer Alert, Beware!!!
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Montana Mandoline
Posted by CaptnCatfish on August 27, 2023 at 6:26am 3 Comments 1 Like
THIS BLUES LABEL IS LAUNCHED!!
Posted by billy jones bluez on July 23, 2023 at 6:30pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Pictures of my new Guitar (4 strings).
Posted by Slow Mick on June 7, 2023 at 8:15am 4 Comments 2 Likes
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In the middle of XIX century there were musicians who classical pieces performed on homemade instruments such as Cigar Box Guitar. But, unfortunately, there are no records of these unique
performances did not survive. How do sounds classical music of the Renaissance on cigar box guitar?
"Das Wohltemperirte Cigar Box Guitar" Album ( translation: Well-Tempered sigar box guitar ) was recorded in a home studio by Eugene Nemov.
The list of works you will see all the familiar songs and names of composers such as Franz Shubert, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Albinoni and names of familiar music lovers Renaissance: Pascal Bouquet and Francesco da Milano.
Pascal Bouquet - French lutenist, he lived in XV-th century. Pascal Bouquet composed many excellent works for lute and baroque guitar. Musical notations this musician survived to this day. "Brande des Hermites" and "Volte Praetorius" - it's two works from the collection of popular dances of France, Pascal Bouquet written specifically for learning to play the lute.
Francesco Canova da Milano (Italian Francesco Canova da Milano) - Italian Renaissance lute, one of the major European composers XVI veka.Franchesko Canova da Milano is one of the best composers of lute music, and possibly greatest lute virtuoso of all time. His work, and the amazing beauty of a consistently high level, and are often performed today.
Just the album includes two copyright works Eugene Nemov - "French dance" and "English dance". They are written in a popular style of lute music of the Renaissance .
All works have been performed at 3-string classic guitars from cigar boxes, made by Eugene Nemov. Description and images of these instruments You can see on the site www.cigarboxguitars.ru and personal Evgeny Nemov page on the www.cigarboxnation.com ;
Enjoy!
Album Notes
In the middle of XIX century there were musicians who classical pieces performed on homemade instruments such as Cigar Box Guitar. But, unfortunately, there are no records of these unique
performances did not survive. How do sounds classical music of the Renaissance on cigar box guitar?
"Das Wohltemperirte Cigar Box Guitar" Album ( translation: Well-Tempered sigar box guitar ) was recorded in a home studio by Eugene Nemov.
The list of works you will see all the familiar songs and names of composers such as Franz Shubert, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Albinoni and names of familiar music lovers Renaissance: Pascal Bouquet and Francesco da Milano.
Pascal Bouquet - French lutenist, he lived in XV-th century. Pascal Bouquet composed many excellent works for lute and baroque guitar. Musical notations this musician survived to this day. "Brande des Hermites" and "Volte Praetorius" - it's two works from the collection of popular dances of France, Pascal Bouquet written specifically for learning to play the lute.
Francesco Canova da Milano (Italian Francesco Canova da Milano) - Italian Renaissance lute, one of the major European composers XVI veka.Franchesko Canova da Milano is one of the best composers of lute music, and possibly greatest lute virtuoso of all time. His work, and the amazing beauty of a consistently high level, and are often performed today.
Just the album includes two copyright works Eugene Nemov - "French dance" and "English dance". They are written in a popular style of lute music of the Renaissance .
All works have been performed at 3-string classic guitars from cigar boxes, made by Eugene Nemov. Description and images of these instruments You can see on the site www.cigarboxguitars.ru and personal Evgeny Nemov page on the www.cigarboxnation.com ;
Enjoy!
Thanks for the compliments on my work Darren. Regarding my bridge assembly: The bridge plates I make from 1 1/2 inch aluminum L-stock. The saddles are just plain old run-of-the-mill. Wayne.