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Jimbo Cawthron
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Neatsfoot oil for a fret board?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder Dec 10, 2014. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I got a free quart of neatsfoot oil a week ago and I am wondering if this stuff would be good to put on fret boards?any and all input would be great.thanx yallJimboContinue
Box size verses scale length ???
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jimbo Cawthron Jun 10, 2014. 26 Replies 0 Likes
I am building a cbg for order and the box is 12 and 1/2 " inches long I use a 24and 1/2" scale length so the fret board is running way into the box. So the Question is how do yall handle…Continue
Which strings to use on a four string cbg ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marr's Guitars Mar 26, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Just got done with my first 4 string build and have a nice new set of strings, Ernie Ball super slinky.so what four strings should i use to get that good delta blues sound ? Continue
Using a Rheostat to fine adjust the speed of a 110v motor ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jimbo Cawthron Feb 14, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes
What I have - A fan motor that has 3 taps on the coil that goes to a switch that has low , medium , high settings. It is 110 volts AC !What I want ti do - I would like to use a rheostat to slow the…Continue
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# 7 of the Twins
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# 6 of the twins
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Jimbo Cawthron's Blog
Down time on messin with CBG's !
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 4:05am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Well I have been kinda in a state of suspended cbg building and playing this year.
Seems as though every time I get an Idea something comes up that is more important.
Back in April I rescued a baby raccoon and we have been raising him to be released this spring. He is like having a 2 year old again , into everything but he has been a fun and learning experience. I love nature and all of God's critters.…
ContinueNew build
Posted on October 4, 2009 at 7:35am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Now I am takin great care building this one cause it's for my son!
Will post some pics latter!
Will post some pics latter!
Old stuff!
Posted on September 28, 2009 at 2:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
All this rain got me to looking through some of my old stuff, and I found my very first guitar amp. I got it from my uncle when I was 15 years old. It's an old sears model 1430 silvertone amp. pushed a big 3 watts. From what I have read these units where made from 1950 to 1966. The front of the Sears model 1430 Silvertone guitar amp!
Rain,rain,rain
Posted on September 26, 2009 at 5:01am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Two weeks of nothin but rain, I am so ready to see sum sunshine!
must be monsoon season, lol!
must be monsoon season, lol!
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Recommended Links & Resources
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- 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
Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans 1 hour ago. 2 Replies 4 Likes
New member with a new build nearly done
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein yesterday. 7 Replies 5 Likes
String grounding
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar Rack
Started by Jim Booth in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Jim Booth on Saturday. 7 Replies 1 Like
DYI Box
Started by Jerry Draper in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by John B Treutlein on Saturday. 12 Replies 1 Like
Tutorial of weed eater used for strings on bass
Started by Anthony adams in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Anthony adams on Saturday. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Affordable and easy designs for youth group
Started by Mark in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 1. 7 Replies 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 1. 6 Replies 1 Like
Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 1. 20 Replies 3 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 1. 8 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President Jan 28. 2 Replies 1 Like
Steel String Tenor Uke: soundboard & truss questions
Started by Luke H in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What did I get for Christmas... Incentive, Inspiration Motivation.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jan 11. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Truss rod length
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Jan 7. 8 Replies 0 Likes
How can this CBG be so loud
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Plectrum
Started by Engblom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 26, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Dec 25, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Dec 25, 2022. 8 Replies 6 Likes
Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started by BrianQ. in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
A Tribute
Posted by Ghostbuttons on January 15, 2023 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
Posted by Cigar Box Nation on October 13, 2022 at 11:00am 33 Comments 6 Likes
Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on October 3, 2022 at 2:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 2:00am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Let’s talk Aeolian…
Posted by BrianQ. on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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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!
Hey Jimbo,
Glad to accept. I have an identical yellow MC cigar box, waiting to be transformed to a guitar. Also really dig the old Silvertone tube amp. Cheers from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Thanks for the friend add Jimbo :-)
Hey mr Cawthron, merci pour la demande d'amis et le compliment, désolé pour ton pouce ...mais si tu est comme moi, c'est une histoire de plus a raconter aux gens..
Amities
Cutfinger :-))
juju.
Talk to you soon.. Jim
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