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CBG number 2 is done

Started this discussion. Last reply by Keni Lee Burgess Aug 30, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Well number two is done. I made this one as a birthday gift fot my little brother. Unlike me he can play. He came over to my house one day and played the one I made for me. He said it was pretty…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Morgan Aug 18, 2010. 14 Replies 0 Likes

So im starting my second CGB build. Ive got my box picked out. It doesnt have a latch on it just two hinges on one side. I like to be able to open the box back up if need. So i dont wanna glue it…Continue

My first cigar box guitar

Started this discussion. Last reply by Christopher Call Mar 23, 2010. 19 Replies 0 Likes

Heres my first cigar box guitar. I cant play any musical instruments. Id like to learn. I also like to make stuff myself. So I thought id make my own three string cigar box and learn to play. I…Continue

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At 2:49pm on September 1, 2010, Keith Weser said…: David,
Very nice work, I am just starting to build cbg's myself. Looking at your first build I saw you used brass rod for the nut and bridge - how did that material work out for you ? I am thinking of using the same material just wanted an opinion on it. Thanks !

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