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Reed's CD update...
Started this discussion. Last reply by darryl kernaghan Feb 21, 2015. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to update you on my status in respect to my writing and composing the CD I have been working on now for about 2 years. I now have composed and written 8 full songs , as…Continue
Video Creation/Editing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Jan 11, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Question:I wanna be able to present my videos with me playing my guitar alone, and my harp alone.....in the same video....while being accompanied by the other instrument, If you follow what I'm…Continue
Fear, or Common Sence?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Uncle John Oct 16, 2014. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy all,Most of you know that I am always willing too participate in just about anything that pertains too getting our genre' of music out there and reconized for what it is...But I have a small…Continue
Effects for playing lead blues
Started this discussion. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid May 27, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What pedals are players using for playing lead blues on a cbg?Continue
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Upright Washtub Bass / Double bass style
Posted on November 10, 2012 at 12:30pm 21 Comments 6 Likes
Here's the tub, its 18" in diameter
Here's the tub with the sound board anchors in place
Sound board ready for mounting and paint…
Long Horn Cigar Box Guitar
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 5:00pm 8 Comments 2 Likes
My wife asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and my reply was I wanted the long horn pick up and matching head stock inlay made by Randy Bretz....well low and behold, she got it for me. Here is the mock up. ( I used the picture of the actual pick up)
So I got me a cigar box…
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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Pick ups and number plate cbgs
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers on Tuesday. 6 Replies 0 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 on Tuesday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T on Monday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 18. 15 Replies 1 Like
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 17. 11 Replies 1 Like
String noise
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick Mar 16. 35 Replies 11 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ghostbuttons Mar 14. 16 Replies 2 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Mar 14. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!
Started by Hilo Greg in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Hilo Greg Mar 9. 4 Replies 2 Likes
My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Mar 2. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 28. 6 Replies 1 Like
Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer
Started by jonathan leslie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 25. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
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Considering wood tuners
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 17. 15 Replies 1 Like
Playing a bit!
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Feb 12. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo
Posted by Fergus Lester on March 7, 2023 at 12:11am 1 Comment 0 Likes
WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard
Posted by Slow Mick on March 4, 2023 at 10:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)
Posted by Slow Mick on February 28, 2023 at 9:05am 5 Comments 2 Likes
I bought a torsion rod for a mandolin and lost the instructions to cut into the neck. I bought the torsion bar from gitty.
Posted by Anthony adams on February 28, 2023 at 4:49am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Stereo recording with a looper pedal
Posted by Sean Jay on February 27, 2023 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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19th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival
June 3, 2023 from 11am to 8pm – Huntsville, AL
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Great style There Reeds,been looking at the Picture show, nice builds and style there!
All styles and trades are there, good Job!! My Brother I Law In New York has a chocolad Factory LYLAC CHOCOLADS, Funny to see how builders combine there trades ! Good Show See Ye Greeetssszzz A.D.
Thanks Reeds, For the Nice Comments, Say was it you who i have to thank for putting the Christmas Song out on UK radio show! Greeeettssszzz A.D.
Hi Reeds, the place in BC I mentioned where I got the Sapele Mahogany is www.westwindhardwood.com
Got Ye there Reeds, It looks so slick, i got the picture ,usely in my mind me self,slide on!
Greettssszzz
Hi there Reeds ! Thanks for the Nice Comments! got some nice ones out there yourself to!
great picture show! you do all your design on the computer? Greeeetssszz.
Thanks Reeds, I am enjoying being a hobby builder, still pretty new at this so no sales attempted. My Facebook page is under my Primitive Acoustics name if you want to list it, for the NW Fest, here it is. Thanks Tom T
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004144695304
Your on my friends list now. Would you like to combine shipping with some other folks from Canada?
Hey Reeds--love your stuff.
Didn't try to include a message--must have hit some keys.
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