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How to Build A Cigar Box Violin/fiddle (or at least one way to do it)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Justin Hilts Nov 6, 2017. 16 Replies 6 Likes
So for a while now I wanted to branch out a little for CBGs and build me a violin. Well the…Continue
Unique Handmade 3 String CAO Fretted Cigar Box Guitar
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bluesheart Oct 29, 2016. 3 Replies 3 Likes
So people seem to like my latest build on facebook so I though I would share with you guys too, if you dont use facebook. I took a different approach to this box and it came out kind of unique and it…Continue
My new CBG website
Started this discussion. Last reply by Justin Hilts Jul 1, 2016. 13 Replies 0 Likes
So the other day I built myself a new website for selling and information about my builds, and I thought you guys might want to check it out. And suggestions for more content or whatever are welcome,…Continue
Builds #8 & #9
Started this discussion. Last reply by Justin Hilts Jun 4, 2016. 2 Replies 1 Like
The One on the left I made for my wife (everyone in the house has one now) and the one on…Continue
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Best power tool for building?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield 36 minutes ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Cutting down the neck of a CBG
Started by Tim O'Flynn in For Sale: Cigar Box Guitars, other instruments, cds and related items. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield 2 hours ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
hardtail bridge for 6-string license plate guitar
Started by Vincent Cuenca in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans 8 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Chance yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album 2023???
Started by Skeesix in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts on Thursday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Fat Back Neck
Started by Jim Booth in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Thursday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Sliders only.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 12 Replies 1 Like
Back of the box or the lid?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Dec 2. 8 Replies 1 Like
Sound holes, do we need them?
Started by RON NORTHCUTT in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Nov 23. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Sound holes, do we need them?
Started by RON NORTHCUTT in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by RON NORTHCUTT Nov 23. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Neck and Fret Board material.
Started by Michael Bowlin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by RON NORTHCUTT Nov 17. 11 Replies 1 Like
Cigar box piccolo ukulele string gauge
Started by Tracy Glenn McDougal in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 13. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Aw, nuts......
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Order99 Nov 6. 11 Replies 2 Likes
Latest build.....
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 4. 1 Reply 4 Likes
humbucker height
Started by Mel Cooke in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mel Cooke Nov 4. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Pin Tin Banjo
Started by Michael Bowlin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 1. 11 Replies 0 Likes
EBE tuning
Started by Thomas A Morphew in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Oct 30. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Attention New Members
Started by BrianQ. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Oct 28. 1 Reply 5 Likes
Buzzing strings when fretted. Frets look good. I have a zero fret license plate guitar. Break angle I can inprove at the nut however the buzzing is coming from the bridge, I used a banjo bridge.
Started by Robbie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Oct 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Building a gas can guitar
Started by Dave Roy in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Oct 21. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Who will be the first to embed GO in CBG? =)
Posted by Vlad on December 6, 2023 at 12:17am 4 Comments 1 Like
Man & A Half ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on December 2, 2023 at 12:33pm 0 Comments 1 Like
My first CBG from Captain Nemoff.
Posted by Vlad on November 29, 2023 at 3:41am 0 Comments 1 Like
I have not been 'round in a long time.
Posted by Craig Mayhem on November 22, 2023 at 11:28am 2 Comments 1 Like
New Album 2023
Posted by Gary O'slide on November 5, 2023 at 2:41am 0 Comments 1 Like
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"Hi, for me...all of the above.Hahaha. But seriously, when I started I made my table saw. made my…"
"I was thinking the same thing. My wife gave me that kit for Christmas a few years back and…"
"Not bad just trying to learn how to play it now.. my bridge was too tall and I shortened it I got…"
Best power tool for building?
Apart from a Makita drill, a Dremel and a couple of chainsaws, everything I build is done with hand…See More
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