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Hippie Songs Medley: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

Sep 30, 2022

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Hippie Songs Medley: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

Sep 30, 2022

Mike Simpson left a comment for Billy Eggart

"Hi, are you interested in our Sacramento CBG builders zoom meeting? If so let me know 916 519-8612"

Sep 30, 2022

Mike Simpson replied to Larry Sobol's discussion Aluminum License Plate in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

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Mike Simpson liked Larry Sobol's discussion Aluminum License Plate

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Billy Eggart and Mike Simpson are now friends

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Mike Simpson commented on Laurie Lee Campbell's group CBG in CALIFORNIA

"Hi Billy Eggart we are active in Sacramento, i sent you a friend request so I can DM you my cell #. Mike"

Sep 21, 2022

Mike Simpson replied to T-Gripped's discussion Too far gone?? in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Not too far gone I would build them. Rednecktele"

Feb 14, 2020

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How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?: YouTube

How many instruments have you built so far?: working on #7

What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).: I sing rock and roll and blues, and have been meaning to build these for several years, I have already built some of the guitars I play.

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Converting 3 string to 4 string

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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

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First licence plate build

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Vote for the Delta Blues Outlaws in the Blues Blast Music Awards ~

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Amazing Guitar Bridge for CBG!

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The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo

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Doug Thorsvik commented on A.D.EKER's video

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 . . ."

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Have Thine Own Way Lord: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

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Thinking of stepping up to this newer car.

""Two Vintage Builds in Peak Condition" :-)"

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BrianQ. replied to John B Treutlein's discussion Look what I picked up

"Yes, looking at those plain stamped tuners shouts that it’s a lower model from the…"

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Saw Blade Chugger

"Piezo’s do amplify any type of sound Alan. The problem is the resonant frequency of the blade…"

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John B Treutlein replied to John B Treutlein's discussion Look what I picked up

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Have Thine Own Way Lord: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

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Thinking of stepping up to this newer car.

"Thanks, Alan. Kind of looks like that could be true."

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"fantastic! I really enjoyed it! what a complement! You have true talent keep it up!"

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May 11, 2023 at 10am to July 10, 2023 at 6pm – Dublin, Ireland
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19th CBG Fest Kickoff Concert

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