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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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Competition outcomes???
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Surface Pickup too high?
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Truss Rods. Needed?
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6 pole PU
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Drill Bit for CB Gitty 1" Sound Hole Grommets
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Buzzing at floating bridge.
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Neck slot mistake
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Lace pickup prints
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Flipping the Box
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2021 Throwback Holiday Build-Off Contest!
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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
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How to add photos?
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My first 3 string cigar box guitar
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Shedding a Tear for Dave Lynas
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CBG listed in the Sharper Image catalogue
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This is my first cigarbox guitar.
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