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Sound holes

Do sound holes on an electrified cigar box guitar really make a difference in how it sounds, or is it just for looks?

Added by Shawn McConnaughay Sr on January 23, 2018 at 8:58pm — 9 Comments

Festival

Does anybody know of any Cbc festivals in IL? Need to get together with like minded people.

Added by Shawn McConnaughay Sr on September 25, 2017 at 6:30am — 3 Comments

Create with no excuses.

I honor those who can build fancy instruments.I give more encouragement to others like myself who create a instrument and work hard to make it sound good with the limited materials they have. Then pass it on to others. The gift of music lasts a lifetime.

Added by Shawn McConnaughay Sr on September 23, 2017 at 4:27pm — No Comments

To enthusiastic

Even though I have been building these instruments for a while, I still get excited every time I plug one in for the first time and here it come alive.

Added by Shawn McConnaughay Sr on September 13, 2017 at 5:25pm — 1 Comment

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Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...

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Converting 3 string to 4 string

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String noise

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3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision

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Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!

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My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess

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Neck though corner

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Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer

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Considering wood tuners

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Playing a bit!

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Stereo recording with a looper pedal

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