"If you are going for bass (G1 D2 G2) use 72 58 36.
If you are going for normal (G2 D3 G3) use 36 24 17p."
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Loopy!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andreas Fischer Jun 13, 2018. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Be warned, there's no CBG in this video but...For you guys that are into looping (talking to you Vinnie) check this guy out. Dub FX is a master musician in my opinion and he doesn't even need an…Continue
Fear preventing me from finishing build.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Korrigan Dec 30, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I'm just minutes away from stringing up a new uke, it just needs a tailpiece.The only thing keeping me from finishing it is that it's nearly 1am and if I turn on my table saw and wake up my wife…Continue
Gold dobro soundhole covers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Korrigan Dec 5, 2017. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Does anybody know a source for 2" yellow gold dobro/resonator soundhole covers?I ordered some but they turned out to be a rose gold, not yellow gold.I'm looking for a gold like the 24k or hamilton…Continue
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#52, Gail
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Mandy
"Higest 9s. Love the box, build and total outcome. How does it play and sound? Mandos are HARD builds even, I think, with a kit."
"This is Francine, build #21. I built this one for Mr. Roberto Vasquez of Fontana, California as part of a "Back to Basics" themed CBG exchange organized among a bunch of builders. When I thought of "back to basics" I though…"
Justine, the tenor guitar, GDAD
"Great choice of a song to cover Korrigan! One of my favorite songs. Outstanding arrangement, guitar parts and vocals. Well done!!! My first few 4-stringers were tuned GDAD and that tuning sounds cool."
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- Making music come out of junk... what could be more interesting?
Comment Wall (41 comments)
- At 2:17pm on July 22, 2021,
Rob Uker said…
I just checked out you pictures. You make beautifully creative instruments.
- At 10:43am on April 13, 2021,
A.D.EKER said…
Sophie looks heavy whit all them Bolts ! how much does she weigh? well balanced and clean looking in front ! Korrigan !
- At 9:43pm on May 19, 2020,
Very creative work.
- At 6:33am on June 25, 2019,
Hi Korrigan Great new Logo T shirt on the Logo picture! "PIGASUS"rules!
- At 2:48pm on March 8, 2019,
Tim Pannabecker said…
Your skill set and knowledge building these instruments is impressive. I hope to create musical art as you do and many others on this site.
very grateful to have found this community
- At 11:40am on December 22, 2018,
Verry Nice symatrie in that book strummer/mando/guitar sound holes & knobs, black & White pic superbe! sins that pigasus stept on stage ist turning out gems! Happy Day,s and a great Yearchange ! to you and your loved ones ! Seasons Greeeetssszzz A.D.
- At 4:49am on September 1, 2018,
Thanks Korrigan ! I know, but sumhow time gets consumed whit urgent Matters , little things like a tile from the roof slid down a couple inch, and the birds start a nest, and because of the opening the wasps come in and build a nest, and the rain comes seeping in and the wood starts to rott and before you know it ,your on the roof the hole day fixing the shit ,that you did not pay attention to, but then again in the nick of time it was set for Over the Hill Disaster !! Thanks be reading you buy some wood today !! Greeeeeeettssszz A.D.
- At 4:24pm on July 31, 2018,
Okie dokie,maybee its a surface to surface mater, whit presure on the cone the surface of the cone has to be eqal to the surface of the innerrim surface or rumble or vibration wil ocour ! or a lous end did fall in ? will be !
- At 4:11pm on July 30, 2018,
My fathers cigars !excilente! fine detail Korrigan! fine looking build, they are getting prittyer and prittyer ! how did the fiber cone worked out ?
- At 7:50am on July 16, 2018,
Jeff 'Bones' Reilly said…
Stocked up .Cheers K.
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Download These One-String Fiddle Plans from 1907
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles 1 hour ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Music Theory
Started by John Derrett in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Sam Blessing 15 hours ago. 8 Replies 1 Like
Headless Guitar Project - a $100 eBay kit & Gitty pickups
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Johnny Deck 18 hours ago. 6 Replies 4 Likes
Competition outcomes???
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Carl Floyd yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Surface Pickup too high?
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jerry Gibson on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Truss Rods. Needed?
Started by ILL GREEN in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Tuesday. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Help
Started by Raymond Grimmitt in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Korrigan on Sunday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Help
Started by Raymond Grimmitt in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Jan 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes
6 pole PU
Started by Tim Pannabecker in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 10. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Question
Started by TC DeVeau in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Jan 9. 8 Replies 1 Like
Drill Bit for CB Gitty 1" Sound Hole Grommets
Started by Mark Ballard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Grandpa Jan 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Buzzing at floating bridge.
Started by Sam Blessing in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jan 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Neck slot mistake
Started by Nicholas Finn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 4. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Lace pickup prints
Started by A.D.EKER in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER Jan 4. 28 Replies 3 Likes
Flipping the Box
Started by Steven Adler in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 3. 5 Replies 1 Like
2021 Throwback Holiday Build-Off Contest!
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by A.D.EKER Jan 1. 77 Replies 7 Likes
Happy Hogmanay
Started by Ian Boyd in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Dec 31. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Is it OK to use a hardtail bridge on a fretless 3 string acoustic?
Started by Mel Cooke in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mel Cooke Dec 30, 2021. 3 Replies 1 Like
Grounding a Tupelo Tenor
Started by Ken Hope in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 29, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Greetings
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Nayeb Gofs Dec 28, 2021. 1 Reply 2 Likes
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How to add photos?
Posted by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 1:19pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
My first 3 string cigar box guitar
Posted by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 1:16pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Shedding a Tear for Dave Lynas
Posted by Poorness Studios on December 20, 2021 at 8:30pm 4 Comments 3 Likes
CBG listed in the Sharper Image catalogue
Posted by Charred on December 8, 2021 at 7:28pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
This is my first cigarbox guitar.
Posted by Dale Armstrong on December 3, 2021 at 2:47pm 2 Comments 6 Likes
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Roll & Tumble Blues
"its still one of your best that Black& White Ohio Plate LPG,
Some fine thumb picking !!"
Surf Chugger
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BCB 3 string Rocker
"thanks UJ ,we put so much out there we tend to forget whats all water under the bridge!!"
BCB 3 string Rocker
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