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SWAMP WITCH GUITARS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Started this discussion. Last reply by BUGGY (C) Sep 29, 2022. 10 Replies 10 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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"But what about the genuine Swimpwatch carboard knockoffs copies!. Hey Pick end of an era man, I hope you are ok. Wishing you all the best...and thinking of you. Glad to see the Legend lives on"
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- What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).
- It's a creativity gate .
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Comment Wall (336 comments)
- At 1:34pm on November 21, 2022,
T-Gripped said…
Missing you...
- At 3:02am on April 4, 2022,
A.D.EKER said…
Greetings From IBANES !
- At 4:45pm 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 4:36am on January 11, 2022,
Hey Swampy--Congrats on the Throwback award. That is a wonderful build! I really enjoy your creativity. Keep 'em comin'
- At 3:09am on February 9, 2021,
Robert Stapleton said…
Man, you are incredibly creative!
- At 5:56am on February 5, 2021,
otherwize you whoud not know that i put up thepost, here is some info on Ken !
- At 2:12pm on January 24, 2021,
Clock The Wolf said…
- At 10:47am on December 21, 2020,
BUGGY (C) said…
- At 12:42pm on October 4, 2020,
jamezgang said…
howd you do your top w/ the 57 210 hard top?
- At 12:39pm on October 4, 2020,
beautiful guitars, like your creativity, and thanks for the comment on myspider box...it is paint
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UPDATE on my health issues
Posted on July 11, 2022 at 5:30am 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 4:15pm 3 Comments 5 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 9, 2020 at 5:30pm 10 Comments 1 Like
2020 ST LOUIS FEST SWAMP WITCH GUITAR AND CASE RAFFLE UPDATE
VIDEO HERE https://cigarboxnation.com/video/2020-st-louis-fest-swamp-witch-guitar-and-case-raffle-update…
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Posted on June 13, 2019 at 1:05pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Anyone else having issues with posting / email/ chat / and photos ?
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Look what I picked up
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 16 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar string frets?
Started by Jeff Shewmake in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jeff Shewmake yesterday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Snake Oil Humbucker Question
Started by Jerry Draper in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Thursday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
best structured lessons yet (and who the heck is fred?)!
Started by erik in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Loren Gibel May 18. 5 Replies 4 Likes
Vote for the Delta Blues Outlaws in the Blues Blast Music Awards ~
Started by billy jones bluez in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts May 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. May 7. 24 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar and amp settings
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Wolfeather May 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Kennedy Apr 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Piezo disc installation
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Apr 21. 10 Replies 0 Likes
OT: Modifying by sanding the bracing
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Apr 17. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Rose Ericson Apr 15. 44 Replies 11 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Apr 15. 16 Replies 1 Like
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Apr 8. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Guitar Pick-ups
Started by Benny - W5TYZ in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Benny - W5TYZ Apr 7. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Free Cigar Box Tablature Library
Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 31. 18 Replies 7 Likes
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by John B Treutlein Mar 31. 12 Replies 1 Like
3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Mar 23. 8 Replies 1 Like
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 21. 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 Mar 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Vote for the Delta Blues Outlaws in the Blues Blast Music Awards ~
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Amazing Guitar Bridge for CBG!
Posted by 3 String Blues on April 22, 2023 at 1:08pm 1 Comment 1 Like
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 3 Likes
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Living in the Words of a Song C. Gray - A. D. Eker 2023
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Saw Blade Chugger
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Have Thine Own Way Lord: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar
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Saw Blade Chugger
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19th CBG Fest Kickoff Concert
June 2, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9pm – Salty Nut Brewery
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19th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival
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19th CBG Fest wrap up Brunch
June 4, 2023 from 11am to 1pm – BeeZr Gastropub + Social Exchange
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