"One big issue is a speaker. Little speakers tend to distort too much and can sound bad, but they're easier to find space for. Bigger(6 inch and up) speakers sound much better, but take up a lot of space and weigh more.
Speakers need depth to…"
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20watt Amp
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig May 1. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Yesterday, I got a new amp. Sweetwater had a sale going on the Orange Micro Terror amps at $200. I've been looking at these for awhile. They are small lunch box style amps with a 12AX7 preamp tube…Continue
CBGitty lipstick Tube Pickups
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Jul 1, 2021. 27 Replies 4 Likes
I bought some of these pickups for a project guitar. These pickups are close to the same output as the original Danelectro pickups. They don't use the same magnets. Dano used Alnico VI and then…Continue
Cavity shielding
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Jun 4, 2020. 2 Replies 2 Likes
If you have a hollow body guitar or hollow cigar box guitar, you can have unwanted noise from many reasons. Electrical wiring in your home can be an issue, fluorescent lighting, fans, window unit…Continue
Guitar kits
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 10, 2020. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Stewmac.com has some great 6 string guitar kits out. They have the Strat, Tele, SG, LP and LP Jr. kits and just recently added Little guitar kits. Now they have 16.3" scale little guitar kits in…Continue
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"Did a great job on those as usual."
"I agree with Brian. I made my own, but the combo of wood(biscuit) and steel(bridge bolt) works great on reso cones."
"Shane Speal used a regular cigar box and it worked great. My box was made by me out of cedar fence plank with red oak bracing. Wood can play a role, but like Brian said, I think the size of spring used and taughtness matters more along with where…"
"I can hear the spring reverb effect acoustically or with Piezo and with the Flatpup I have installed.
The 3 important things is, 1: the size of the springs, 2: the amount of stress on the springs and 3: where the springs are attached.
For max amount…"
"Sorry about the slow response, my email wasn't working for a couple weeks. The Strat-O-Rez guitar sounds great, just like a resonator should.
The dull plywood body allows the good ringing tone of the aluminum skillet. Not all dog bowls, can…"
"Just completed two, cat bowl reso (Pussycaster ?) and Joe Strummer inspired CBG. As usual lacking inspiration to finish the third."
"I made mine after watching a Shane Speal video on how he made his."
"I put a couple screen door springs inside of a acoustic build and it definitely added a reverb effect to the sound much like the tremolo springs on a Stratocaster does."
"I noticed that years ago on mine LP case, Taff. I folded a piece of cloth in the area where the neck touches to keep the headstock elevated. I like it better hanging on the wall. ;)
Great jog repairing those broken…"
"Reply by Carl Floyd the other day In the case is the safest place. It has been my experience that is where they stay mostly. I play 'em more if they are hanging on the wall.
Well, Carl for some the case is not so safe for Gibson Les Paul style…"
""$12usd per foot" for Poplar?! Where do you live?"
"Yea, that Red Grandis has a similarity in appearance to Mahogany, which at that price, is a plus!!"
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- At 7:16pm on July 30, 2021,
Wife of Southern Ray said…
Hi Paul! Thanks for the warm welcome! Most people call me Elissa, but I do love creativity.....Ray & I are having technical difficulties...just wanted to let everyone know that we are ok other than internet connection problems. We really miss everyone there a lot. Hope to catch up soon. I've been in the background for about 4 years so I feel like I know everyone except the newest members here....I sure hope this works this time. Four inch screen made me delete your comment, Paul. Sorry!
- At 9:41am on June 15, 2019,
A.D.EKER said…
Thanks Paul Will do ! just like in many cases the hunt is nice'r than the kill! relocating these old songs and lyrics takes you to places and people that you never think about ,but verry much enriches your world and way of thinking ! be reading you !
- At 8:30pm on June 13, 2019,
Hi Paul Thanks for the info on that timeless niffty lady Ruth Etting there are some nice recordings from her on the tube so the titel of the song is as old as 1913 ,my titel is the same but my lyrics are still verry differend in relation to the ruth song all thow those lyrics are pretty cool themselfs thank you Paul for the input and efford appriciated !! bee reading you !
- At 12:31pm on June 12, 2019,
Thank you kindly for your vote & Like i trased the song back to Elvis presley
but thats not the song i sing in this version ,the theme is the same but the words are mine, who is that early blues guy that you credit this song to ?
Greeeettssszz A.D.
- At 6:34pm on September 23, 2018,
Thank you for your Like of approval ! Appriciated Greeettsszzz A.D.
- At 2:12pm on July 6, 2018,
Thanks for the like there paul ! appriciated!
- At 4:57am on June 28, 2018,
Hi there Paul Thanks for the Like ! appriciated! good wall full of smooth gits !in the picture show !
- At 6:59pm on May 8, 2018,
Thanks for the Like Paul ! Greeettsszz A.D.
- At 6:12am on May 8, 2018,
3 String Blues said…
Ok, thanks and anytime!
- At 2:25pm on April 15, 2018,
Hello there Paul ! Thanks for the Comments! Glad you liked it !
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Piezo feedback
Started by Jerry Draper in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 4 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Your take on this bizarre guitar
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SWAMP WITCH GUITARS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
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Loss two-string bass build instructions
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Is it just me, site issues.
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Fretted and Slide Advice
Started by Patrick Whaley in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Sep 22. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Sound holes or not sound holes in a electric cbg?
Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Greg Brown Sep 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar Amp
Started by Chase N Williams in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
It Happened at breakneck speed....
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 4 Replies 5 Likes
Using aluminium
Started by Haydon in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Haydon Sep 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Adding springs again on the electric cbg, around the “cat” bowl and howled out spacer glued to the bottom
Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President Sep 20. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Thinning headstocks
Started by Eric Lettau in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Bowes Sep 19. 11 Replies 1 Like
Finding correct bridge position.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 12. 0 Replies 2 Likes
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik Sep 6. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Untitled
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Editing this site?
Started by Jim Winslow in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 31. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for advice on pickup type and placement
Started by Howard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Sean Jay Aug 29. 6 Replies 1 Like
Springs in a cigar box guitar
Started by Howard Craypool in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Howard Craypool Aug 22. 10 Replies 3 Likes
Help for beginner
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Aug 21. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone. Need some advice plz...
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Aug 19. 25 Replies 3 Likes
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"Larry, good news, pretty much all modern license plates are aluminum. And yes you can ghost a…"
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"Pre amp is certainly the best way to cure feedback but you can try covering your piezo in leather!…"
"I can't really give you a specific recommendation, since I really hate piezos (I'm a…"
"Thanks Kerrigan. Can you recommend a preamp for CBGs?"
"A preamp is you best bet for taming piezo feedback."
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