"Might Mite small saw for fret slot cutting
Already have the correct blade on order
have a great Christmas"
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Brent Kasl
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Brent Kasl's Discussions
Christmas Wish List
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brent Kasl Dec 16, 2020. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for ideas on a wish list for Christmas ideas.What are some items that have made your builds easier?I have a good drill press and belt sander, always thought about a small table planer but…Continue
Flat Strings
Started this discussion. Last reply by ChickenboneJohn Nov 1, 2020. 12 Replies 1 Like
Anybody use for fretless builds?Continue
Alternate tuning for long box
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brent Kasl Aug 25, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Current build is on an Avo box with 25.5" scale and only about 16 frets, I usually tune to GDG and get a wide range of notes high to low.I assume this shorter neck tuned GDG will be a more bass tone,…Continue
Broken neck
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 21, 2020. 7 Replies 0 Likes
well if finally happened, the neck broke inside the box on my latest build just about 1" forward of the pickup channel, unsure of how it happened as it was out of the box while some fretwork was…Continue
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Latest Activity
"Hi Brent, so, what was on Santa's list, did you work out your next tool/s.
Taff. Have a good one."
"Just made some chopping boards (cutting boards) not sure what they remind me of?"
"Looks like he is going to have SAW sore arse!"
" That makes me pucker just looking at it, Pic!."
"A shop assistant ,,.. for some reason , I seem to keep running out of them :-/"
" Well, David, that's cool as heck! Haven't seen that one. I could use something like that too."
"Good suggestions Ray. How about adding a precision matling square t the list?
Marking T Square"
" I'll bite. I would be ecstatic with a few more truly sharp hand tools. Small pull saws, files, rasps. A good hand plane would do my list pretty well. I'm a retired machinist and machine operator by trade. Tired of the noise. Those…"
Profile Information
- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- internet
- How many instruments have you built so far?
- 30
- 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).
- being creative
Each one sounds different
Brent Kasl's Photos
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:05pm on December 24, 2017,
Korrigan said…
Those are some great looking guitars and amps Brent! Thanks for sharing some pics.
- At 6:05am on November 26, 2015,
Wichita Sam said…
Glad to be your friend. Text me if I can do anything for you. Sam
- At 7:45pm on September 29, 2015,
Richey Kay said…
Thanks for the friend request Brent!
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Forum
Copper Hardware
Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray 12 hours ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Nut
Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Sunday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 26. 8 Replies 1 Like
AI Search Query - Curious Answer
Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 26. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Song lyrics for Steve's new song
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Apr 25. 4 Replies 0 Likes
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango Apr 22. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
Latest Activity
California Dreaming: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar
"I agree Alan; she had some serious pipes! Glad you enjoyed this one; it was fun to learn."
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"Nice Tins, I'm presuming they all have one of those 3 Pole Magnetic Pickups in them ?? :-)"
California Dreaming: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar
"Another Great Choice of Songs Slingers, "Mama Cass" what a Voice! :-)"
"Taffy makes good points. I have no experience either with the paint, but I have a bunch of 50+ year…"
California Dreaming: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar
Cigar Box Guitar Slingers - Spokane, 201st Zoom Mtg 05/06/24. Only 1-finger chords, free songbooks here: https://www.cbgslinger.com/download CBG Songbook.pdf...
CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles
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Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
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20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 1)
May 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
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