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Playin too much

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Oct 17, 2009. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I want to start my second build but I'm having too much fun playing my first one.

Piezo prices?

Started this discussion. Last reply by HENRY LOWMAN Oct 12, 2009. 14 Replies 0 Likes

How much have you guys been spending on a piezo pickup for your gbg's? I've seen them range between 20 and 200 bucks. Looking to stay in the lower price range but will it be sufficient or a cbg?

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Neighborhood project

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tres Seaver Oct 5, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes

So, I'm working on my first CBG and it's almost finished but has now become a neighborhood affair. The ghostwitch family band and Henry the neighbor are helping. we've been drinking and rehearsing ...

How to use tub drain cver as sndhole cvrs?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ghostwitch Oct 3, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Any suggestions for afixing tub drain covers over my sound holes? Wood glue? Bubblegum?

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At 10:41am on October 3, 2009, HOGS GRUNT said…: Thanks for the friendship GW.

At 10:18am on October 3, 2009, bairfoot cajun said…: hello there nice ta have you as a friend.cool title you have i like that combo of names. i have been called both but at different times.i can relate.

At 12:12pm on September 29, 2009, Willie Campbell said…: Thanks for the Welcome....just got into cigar box guitars...a friend at work makes them...and told me about this web site...so far i have found it helpful...hope to make one and hear it played in a bluegrass setting...me i dont have a musical note in my body...but i am very handy with tools and want to make a few...well at least one and hear it played

At 10:03am on September 28, 2009, Tres Seaver said…: Welcome aboard, Ghostwitch! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to pole around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.)

Most of all, have fun!

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