"Terrible news. Rest well, sir. Will see you soon enough. So much knowledge and love have moved on! Prayers for his family and friends, who will feel the loss acutely."
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PVC Bass Diddly Bow
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Oct 22, 2019. 9 Replies 3 Likes
I was doing some home repairs, and was staring at an 1-1/4 piece of PVC and thought WHY NOT??34" Scale, Bass String, Bass Tuner, Angled headstock Electric Diddly Bow...…Continue
6 string acoustic neck build questions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 1, 2018. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I have made tons of 3 stringers, a few 4's, a few bolt-on 6's, but want to build a nylon stringed 6....I was eyeing Ben Baker's Coke Crate build, and like the look of a straight neck. Any opinions…Continue
Vintage PA Speaker - now 2.5W Guitar Amp! -- For Sale
Started Nov 5, 2018 0 Replies 1 Like
My new Vintage Series Amps! I take vintage speaker cabinets, boxes and other things to make amazing guitar amps with great tone! I use the Artec SDA-T amps, with the Gain Mod, and a tone…Continue
Odd SSL errror...
Started this discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Jul 27, 2018. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Ben,Not sure how this happened, but the SSL Certificate for CBN doesn't match: Continue
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"YES! Though I tend to avoid single coils due to noise and a lack of a shieldable pickup cavity...
I really like the cheapo dual rail humbuckers, and the Gibson style humbuckers, too... it all depends on the tone you're looking…"
"TDA20XX (2003, 2030), are great, but they need a boost, first... if this is your first, build the LM386 (Ruby, Gem, etc.) to get your feet wet...
Building is fun, but I've found I can cobble together/modify premade boards cheaper and faster…"
Copper #129
"I just found this. Very nice grin-inducing build! This is just too cool. After about ten minutes looking at it, grinning, my face hurts..."
"Oh, here's how to make a FlatPup from the Man himself...
http://www.original-flatpup.com/images/diy-flatpup-style-pickup_v1.1.pdf"
"You can get 43ga magnet wire for about $15-$20 for a 1/2lb spool, last time I checked... there's two types... one has traditional enamel, the other has insulation that goes away with the heat of a soldering iron!"
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 6:27am on February 3, 2019,
J. Kinsey said…
Thank you for the info. I understand the time money and effort the everyone puts into this amazing craft and community. I would love a fretted 3string if ever possible. I have agoraphobia and come spring I'm in the woods sun up to Sun down into fall and wish I had a 3string cbg to play on, if I could I would have it built in a heartbeat but having no money it's very hard, on the tool side i have a screwdriver but that's about it. Thank you for your time
- At 10:40am on February 18, 2017,
Jim Morris said…
Thanks for the friend request. I've built a lot of banjos but no resonator ones. I'd be willing to have a go at one. My email is morbanjo@gmail.com
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Look what I picked up
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 16 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar string frets?
Started by Jeff Shewmake in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jeff Shewmake yesterday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Snake Oil Humbucker Question
Started by Jerry Draper in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Thursday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
best structured lessons yet (and who the heck is fred?)!
Started by erik in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Loren Gibel May 18. 5 Replies 4 Likes
Vote for the Delta Blues Outlaws in the Blues Blast Music Awards ~
Started by billy jones bluez in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts May 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. May 7. 24 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar and amp settings
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Wolfeather May 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig Apr 29. 2235 Replies 18 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Kennedy Apr 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Piezo disc installation
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Apr 21. 10 Replies 0 Likes
OT: Modifying by sanding the bracing
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Apr 17. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Rose Ericson Apr 15. 44 Replies 11 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Apr 15. 16 Replies 1 Like
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Apr 8. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Guitar Pick-ups
Started by Benny - W5TYZ in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Benny - W5TYZ Apr 7. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Free Cigar Box Tablature Library
Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 31. 18 Replies 7 Likes
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by John B Treutlein Mar 31. 12 Replies 1 Like
3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Mar 23. 8 Replies 1 Like
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 21. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Pick ups and number plate cbgs
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Vote for the Delta Blues Outlaws in the Blues Blast Music Awards ~
Posted by billy jones bluez on May 16, 2023 at 8:26am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Amazing Guitar Bridge for CBG!
Posted by 3 String Blues on April 22, 2023 at 1:08pm 1 Comment 1 Like
The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo
Posted by Fergus Lester on March 7, 2023 at 12:11am 1 Comment 0 Likes
WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard
Posted by Slow Mick on March 4, 2023 at 10:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)
Posted by Slow Mick on February 28, 2023 at 9:05am 5 Comments 3 Likes
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Living in the Words of a Song C. Gray - A. D. Eker 2023
"Another treat! You always keep it interesting. A.D.! Living in the song . . ."
"Yes, looking at those plain stamped tuners shouts that it’s a lower model from the…"
Saw Blade Chugger
"Piezo’s do amplify any type of sound Alan. The problem is the resonant frequency of the blade…"
Have Thine Own Way Lord: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar
Cigar Box Guitar Slingers - Spokane, 153rd Zoom Mtg 05/22/23. Only 1-finger chords, free songbooks here: https://www.cbgslinger.com/downloadCBG SOF Songbook....
Saw Blade Chugger
"Been waiting for this one, pity about the Metal Saw Blade not working with a Piezo Pickup, I…"
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19th CBG Fest Kickoff Concert
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19th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival
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