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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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Piezo feedback
Started by Jerry Draper in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Jerry Draper 4 hours ago. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Your take on this bizarre guitar
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
SWAMP WITCH GUITARS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Started by the anonymous pick in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BUGGY (C) on Thursday. 10 Replies 7 Likes
Loss two-string bass build instructions
Started by Tim Dvorak in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Tim Dvorak on Wednesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Is it just me, site issues.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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
Started by Murray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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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Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 9:00am 4 Comments 2 Likes
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Building a Violin w/ GITTY Parts
Posted by Brad Craig on August 11, 2022 at 6:39pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
UPDATE on my health issues
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Effects Pedals
Posted by Trey Allensworth on May 26, 2022 at 10:04am 12 Comments 3 Likes
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