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Rick Martin
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1st build and how I did it
Started this discussion. Last reply by HENRY LOWMAN Mar 2, 2010. 13 Replies 1 Like
I started building my Ashton VSG Torpedo CBG#1 on 2-10-10 and finished eight days later. As I had been wanting to make a stringed instrument for years (I also make bamboo flutes), I was in "Creation…Continue
Great source of bone for nuts, saddles
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Morin Feb 20, 2010. 10 Replies 1 Like
Yesterday, I discovered a perfect piece of bone 6" long x 1/8" thick and completely flat for $4.99 at Jo Anne Fabrics. It is called a folding and scoring tool and is used for creasing paper and other…Continue
El-Rees-O Cigar Boxes
Started Feb 13, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
My uncle is just now getting into making CBGs and is seriously wanting an El Rees O cigar box, since "El Reeso" was his nickname way back when. I have searched the internet high and low and come up…Continue
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- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
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Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped 3 hours ago. 1 Reply 4 Likes
New member with a new build nearly done
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein yesterday. 7 Replies 5 Likes
String grounding
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar Rack
Started by Jim Booth in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Jim Booth on Saturday. 7 Replies 1 Like
DYI Box
Started by Jerry Draper in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by John B Treutlein on Saturday. 12 Replies 1 Like
Tutorial of weed eater used for strings on bass
Started by Anthony adams in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Anthony adams on Saturday. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Affordable and easy designs for youth group
Started by Mark in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 1. 7 Replies 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 1. 6 Replies 1 Like
Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 1. 20 Replies 3 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 1. 8 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President Jan 28. 2 Replies 1 Like
Steel String Tenor Uke: soundboard & truss questions
Started by Luke H in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What did I get for Christmas... Incentive, Inspiration Motivation.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jan 11. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Truss rod length
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Jan 7. 8 Replies 0 Likes
How can this CBG be so loud
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Plectrum
Started by Engblom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 26, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Dec 25, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Dec 25, 2022. 8 Replies 6 Likes
Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started by BrianQ. in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
A Tribute
Posted by Ghostbuttons on January 15, 2023 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
Posted by Cigar Box Nation on October 13, 2022 at 11:00am 33 Comments 6 Likes
Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on October 3, 2022 at 2:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 2:00am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Let’s talk Aeolian…
Posted by BrianQ. on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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