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Shake 'em On Down on CBG, by Ramblin' South
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Strickland Oct 7, 2018. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Here's a version of Shake 'em On Down by my band, Ramblin' SouthPlayed on my 6 string CBG.Recorded for a french TV show.Feel free to comment ;-)…Continue
Tags: Blues
My third build
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marco Cardoni Jan 28, 2017. 9 Replies 3 Likes
Hi folks,here's my third build. Getting better and better....This one has a Snake Oil Humbucker. Sounds just awesome...…Continue
Chessbox Resonator
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marco Cardoni Jan 16, 2016. 8 Replies 4 Likes
Here's my 2nd build. A resonator made from a chessbox.In action here: http://youtu.be/tV6iwZmHhmMFor the reso I used a catbowl with a piezo underneath.Continue
Minor Pentatonic Scale on 3 string CBG
Started Sep 10, 2015 0 Replies 0 Likes
On request, here's a diagram of the minor pentatonic scale for a 3 string cigar box guitar, in G/D/G tuning. For other 1/5/1 tunings, just move the scale up or down.Hope this helps.…Continue
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Working on the edge.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Kim Colgin 4 hours ago. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Box thickness effect on sound
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans 5 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Modifying My First single String Guitar
Started by Kevin Rzewinski in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Kevin Rzewinski on Friday. 17 Replies 1 Like
Neck on 3 string is a little tilted to the side in relation to the box.
Started by Robbie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jun 22. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Setting the action
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jun 18. 7 Replies 1 Like
Thought the forum might like this
Started by Ian Boyd in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ian Boyd Jun 17. 2 Replies 4 Likes
How can I use this cool piece?
Started by Jo Jacobsen in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 17. 12 Replies 1 Like
The Cigar Box SITAR Experiment - by Shane Speal
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by t-belly johnson Jun 16. 2 Replies 1 Like
While we are talking solid body resonator guitars.....
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Jun 14. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Resonator solid body six string
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 14. 8 Replies 4 Likes
Build a Les Claypool Whamola!
Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker in Feature Articles. Last reply by Cindy J Jun 14. 11 Replies 6 Likes
Celebrating 150 years of Gold Mining...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 13. 4 Replies 2 Likes
How to Build a Mailbox Dobro
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Cindy J Jun 13. 3 Replies 4 Likes
Cheap and easy fret marker inlays?
Started by Jerryrig240 in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Cindy J Jun 13. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Building a mahogany box
Started by Jo Jacobsen in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jun 13. 2 Replies 0 Likes
TinCan #7
Started by jeff weins in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jun 3. 0 Replies 3 Likes
string gauge for short scale cbg
Started by Jon in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JP Lace Master Jun 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28. 2189 Replies 17 Likes
The Cigar Box Mandolin Project - Discussion Page for Questions & Answers
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Cigar Box Nation May 25. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Proof is in the Tuner
Started by Patrick Kelly in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans May 17. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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in What way does your type HEADSTOCK effect stringtension, and vibration flow?
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Build number two
Posted by Guy Bachman on March 30, 2022 at 1:19pm 4 Comments 1 Like
Let’s talk Dorian…
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