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SWAMP WITCH GUITARS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Started this discussion. Last reply by Downtown Vinnie Sep 6. 8 Replies 7 Likes
Due to my recent battle with esophagus cancer , I will no longer be able to work on my guitars and continue running the swamp witch guitar empire . HOWEVER ….. Have no fear !!!! You will still be…Continue
Update on cbn member “ Maddog “ .
Started this discussion. Last reply by gary herget Jan 27, 2020. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Update on cbn member “ Maddog's “ Wife. Sadly, on Nov. 23rd CBN…Continue
UPDATE ON VAL
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diglydog Oct 14, 2019. 25 Replies 0 Likes
On the 1st of October, Val (my wife ) was rushed to the hospital , coughing up a lot of blood . 2 days later they transferred her to a hospital 2 towns away . She has since had 2 surgical…Continue
A NOTE OF THANKS TO CIGAR BOX NATION AND FRIENDS FROM PICK AND VAL .
Started this discussion. Last reply by 3 String Blues Feb 20, 2019. 22 Replies 11 Likes
Re: my gofundme page, and all the help and support .https://www.gofundme.com/pick-needs-helpGeesh , Where do I…Continue
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"Sorry to learn about this! Know that you are a special, talented Dude. I will be praying for both you and your wife."
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- At 10:02am on April 4, 2022,
A.D.EKER said…
Greetings From IBANES !
- At 10:45pm on February 27, 2022,
3 String Blues said…
alot of my music now is just my old music, I have lots of my older stuff and I can re edit it in my Daw and I have learned more about editing in the last few years that now it's like new music!
- At 10:36am on January 11, 2022,
T-Gripped said…
Hey Swampy--Congrats on the Throwback award. That is a wonderful build! I really enjoy your creativity. Keep 'em comin'
- At 9:09am on February 9, 2021,
Robert Stapleton said…
Man, you are incredibly creative!
- At 11:56am on February 5, 2021,
otherwize you whoud not know that i put up thepost, here is some info on Ken !
- At 8:12pm on January 24, 2021,
Clock The Wolf said…
- At 4:47pm on December 21, 2020,
BUGGY (C) said…
- At 7:42pm on October 4, 2020,
jamezgang said…
howd you do your top w/ the 57 210 hard top?
- At 7:39pm on October 4, 2020,
beautiful guitars, like your creativity, and thanks for the comment on myspider box...it is paint
- At 7:26pm on October 1, 2020,
Darryl Tuttle said…
Thanks for info on scope
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UPDATE on my health issues
Posted on July 11, 2022 at 12:30pm 24 Comments 0 Likes
As some of you already know , (due to my personal letter to some members here (below ) I am dealing with health issues .
“”Hi, I hope all is well with you . Unfortunately , I can't say the same for myself . I have been ill for a while and losing weight rapidly, and , finally Last week . I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer , The outlook for me is not very good at all . I am still home , and still able to get around a bit , but my caregiver duties for my wife…
ContinueA SPECIAL CB GITTY COUNTRY ROADS BANJO
Posted on November 21, 2021 at 10:15pm 3 Comments 4 Likes
A while ago , I was in the process of building a donated banjo/ guitar for a local guy here that helps with delivering prescriptions , groceries , etc for folks that are unable to, He does this on his own time . and even occasionally buys them coffee etc.. out of pocket , and takes no payments . Well , due to a shipping snafu , my…
ContinueWin a swamp witch and custom case
Posted on September 10, 2020 at 12:30am 10 Comments 1 Like
2020 ST LOUIS FEST SWAMP WITCH GUITAR AND CASE RAFFLE UPDATE
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Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever 10 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Sound holes or not sound holes in a electric cbg?
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Guitar Amp
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It Happened at breakneck speed....
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Using aluminium
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Adding springs again on the electric cbg, around the “cat” bowl and howled out spacer glued to the bottom
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Thinning headstocks
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Finding correct bridge position.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 12. 0 Replies 2 Likes
SWAMP WITCH GUITARS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Started by the anonymous pick in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Downtown Vinnie Sep 6. 8 Replies 7 Likes
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post
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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...
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What's on your workbench?
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Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
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Let’s talk Aeolian…
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Building a Violin w/ GITTY Parts
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