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Roger Daltrey - DIY guitars
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat Nov 9, 2018. 1 Reply 1 Like
On a recent episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, Roger Daltrey discusses growing up in post-WWII England, Elvis, skiffle groups and building his first two guitars. He doesn’t go into a huge amount of…Continue
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Where can I find this part?
Started this discussion. Last reply by inqstvkat Oct 27, 2017. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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Jug band Concert + DIY workshop in Ann Arbor MI (Sun 8/23)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hilo Greg Sep 10, 2015. 2 Replies 1 Like
Has anyone ever heard of this group, the Deep Fried Pickle Project? They're coming to The Ark in Ann Arbor for a concert and DIY instrument workshop. If anyone wants to catch the show drop me a note…Continue
2-String Canjo Tuning question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder Mar 27, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Although I've built a handful of canjos and CBGs, I'm now working on a 2-string canjo and wondering if there is a rule of thumb for tunings, theory-wise. In other words, if I tune the high-pitched…Continue
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Started by the anonymous pick in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague 6 hours ago. 9 Replies 7 Likes
Loss two-string bass build instructions
Started by Tim Dvorak in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Tim Dvorak 16 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Is it just me, site issues.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans 23 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Your take on this bizarre guitar
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Sunday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Fretted and Slide Advice
Started by Patrick Whaley in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Thursday. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Sound holes or not sound holes in a electric cbg?
Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Greg Brown Sep 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar Amp
Started by Chase N Williams in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
It Happened at breakneck speed....
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 4 Replies 5 Likes
Using aluminium
Started by Haydon in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Haydon Sep 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Adding springs again on the electric cbg, around the “cat” bowl and howled out spacer glued to the bottom
Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President Sep 20. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Thinning headstocks
Started by Eric Lettau in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Bowes Sep 19. 11 Replies 1 Like
Finding correct bridge position.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 12. 0 Replies 2 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 Sep 6. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Untitled
Started by Murray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Editing this site?
Started by Jim Winslow in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 31. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for advice on pickup type and placement
Started by Howard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Sean Jay Aug 29. 6 Replies 1 Like
Springs in a cigar box guitar
Started by Howard Craypool in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Howard Craypool Aug 22. 10 Replies 3 Likes
Help for beginner
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Aug 21. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone. Need some advice plz...
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Aug 19. 25 Replies 3 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Paul Craig Aug 19. 2221 Replies 17 Likes
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Hey Greg. Thought you might like to see this bass that yours inspired me to make. Also, I shared one of your vids with Tristan who was looking for help with making a tin uke.
Thanks!
Greg, is there any way I can hear an example of one of your home recordings?