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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Sleep Apr 21, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Been away for a while but keeping an eye on what everyone has been doing and in doing so become inspired to try:So - this is my latest, hopefully not greatest :)Still have much to do but, wanted to…Continue

Taking a break for awhile

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Sep 10, 2012. 8 Replies 2 Likes

Tried building a few CBG, and they were ah, sort of playable even. Lots of pride factor…Continue

After a years time.....its done !

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Oct 26, 2011. 13 Replies 1 Like

Its been close to a year since I first picked up these boxes. Deemed them too small so glued them together. And there they sat.....AGING THE GLUE I GUESS.I finally built a tiny box dulcimer/guitar,…Continue

kind of... sort of related

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Sep 12, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Not having much talent, I finally came up with something to help out all the more musically inclined.I went to the Goodwill today ( it was seniors day there ) and found just what I needed. Some hard…Continue

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How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?: surfing the web

How many instruments have you built so far?: Some 3 strings, some 4 strings and more than a few flutes,few hubcap banjos so far :)

What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here (at least one sentence long), your membership may be rejected as a spam/bot fake account).: Making the instruments myself, showing others the sound they can make and giving them away.
Moved cross country once and didnt have to pay the guys, just gifted a couple of cbg's and a hubcap banjo :)
You should have seen the look on those guys faces !

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At 9:24am on August 15, 2012, Nobby 1974 said…: Thanks for your comments Tom, glad you like the boxes I've been building

At 2:23pm on July 20, 2012, Clock The Wolf said…: You double-posted a discussion...

At 11:46pm on January 3, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Tom for your reply. Youtube / Google / Ebay are great resources for research. The trick is to find the keywords that reveal the treasures. Enjoy your build. Enjoy your practice. Happy New Year.

At 5:28pm on April 28, 2011, Wichita Sam said…: thanks for friending me... the best, Wichita Sam

At 11:19pm on November 5, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Hello Tom, I answered your question in the discussion group, but also consider my instructional video CDs (www.ebay.com / search: keni lee) CD 1- 3 for 6 string, CD 4 for 3 string, CD5 for 4 string. I think you will find them helpful with your CBG practice. Enjoy.

At 8:42am on October 22, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Tom for your comments. I am glad to be of help. Please feel free to write if I can be of any further assistance. Check out my CD 1 (6 string). I think it will answer many of your questions and help you design your own approach. My instructional video CDs for CBG are based in open G tuning. Good explanation of theory on them too. Enjoy.

At 3:21am on October 9, 2010, Tom Caneschi aka cbg tom said…: Hey Tom, Welcome looks like u have a good start on your first build after that don't be afraid to try things or ask for advice... tc

At 4:17am on October 3, 2010, Paul Doug said…: Tom, thanks for the holler. I live over in the SE side of the state in the dry, sunny part. I live just outside of the Tri-Cities out in the boondogs. There are several builders in the state. I haven't done any building in quite a while but will get back to it one day. I have too, I have quite a collection of boxes to use up! I like building instruments but I can't play anything. I've also built tongue drums and Native American flutes. Just too many hobbies....

At 11:23am on September 28, 2010, Richard Markham said…: Thanks for the comment Tom . I'm new at this also . I signed onto the "Nation" less than a week ago . My late Dad was from the Missippi delta and i grew up hearing about "box" guitars but never saw one . So a few months back I found a cigar box and "googled" "box guitar" . I was "shocked" ! So I researched and started collecting parts . I have only built two CBG's . Tom ,.. You gotta build one !!! Once you hear "that" sound you'll be hooked !!!

At 3:11pm on September 27, 2010, Richard Markham said…: Hey neighbor !!! I live in Vancouver Washington !!!

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