"Just messen around with it for a few seconds. It's in the key of E, So if you want to play along you'll have to tune your guitar down.
First doublestop
16 and 16 on your first and second strings
second
14 on your first and…"
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Playing Requests?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat Mar 27, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but someone needs to cover this great Lonnie Mack tune: https://youtu.be/ZsDcBg4X7fQContinue
Goober Peas?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat Mar 15, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Anybody have a tab for Goober Peas before I attempt to transcribe it to G-B-G?…Continue
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Playing Requests?
I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but someone needs to cover this great Lonnie Mack tune: https://youtu.be/ZsDcBg4X7fQSee More
"Chords. First chord is an open G. Second is barred on the 5th fret.
Next chord is only two notes on a CBG.
x........ O........ ...2
Then barred on the 7th
Back to all open. Then play the bar on the 5th fret for two measures.
Back to the open G Up to…"
"Had to go into HTML but now I can help.
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Goober Peas?
Anybody have a tab for Goober Peas before I attempt to transcribe it to G-B-G?https://www.music-for-music-teachers.com/goober-peas.htmlSee More
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Finishing Fretboard
I'm having a bit of trouble with the sequence of events here:I have a poplar neck, and have cut and glued the scarf for the headstock, and cut and glued the heel/backstrap. After I shape everything, it'll get a satin 1-step "natural" stain/varnish.I have an oak fingerboard. I'd like to stain it to get some more contrast between the oak and poplar.My dilemma is that I'd like to plane or sand the fingerboard and neck after they're glued together to get that nice seamless feel. If you do that…See More
Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More
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Copper Hardware
Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts 23 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Nut
Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Bill Andy 23 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
You like Train songs on Handmade instruments as much as I do? Meet Eastwood station…
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts on Tuesday. 0 Replies 2 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
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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On Top of Spaghetti: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar
""LOL", had forgotten all about that "Littke Ditty" from days of Yore, as…"
Eve of Destruction
"Is there any chance I can get to hear/see this please. I have been trying to do this on my 3 string…"
MAY 2024 Take Down Diddley
LOVE the sound, especially w. the smooth part of the bolt! Surprised and blessed! Going into a…
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Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
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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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