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Shawn McConnaughay Sr's Blog
Sound holes
Posted on January 23, 2018 at 8:58pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
Do sound holes on an electrified cigar box guitar really make a difference in how it sounds, or is it just for looks?
Festival
Posted on September 25, 2017 at 6:30am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Does anybody know of any Cbc festivals in IL? Need to get together with like minded people.
Create with no excuses.
Posted on September 23, 2017 at 4:27pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
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.
To enthusiastic
Posted on September 13, 2017 at 5:25pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
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.
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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.
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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans 13 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. yesterday. 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 yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik on Tuesday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T on Monday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Saturday. 15 Replies 1 Like
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Friday. 11 Replies 1 Like
String noise
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick Mar 16. 35 Replies 11 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ghostbuttons Mar 14. 16 Replies 2 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Mar 14. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!
Started by Hilo Greg in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Hilo Greg Mar 9. 4 Replies 2 Likes
My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Mar 2. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 28. 6 Replies 1 Like
Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer
Started by jonathan leslie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 25. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 24. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Considering wood tuners
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 17. 15 Replies 1 Like
Playing a bit!
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Feb 12. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo
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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 2 Likes
I bought a torsion rod for a mandolin and lost the instructions to cut into the neck. I bought the torsion bar from gitty.
Posted by Anthony adams on February 28, 2023 at 4:49am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Stereo recording with a looper pedal
Posted by Sean Jay on February 27, 2023 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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Hi Shawn thanks for the friend request glad to might you good luck on your cruise
New to building. Need all the friends I can get to ask for help when I get stumped.
Shawn, I am glad to have you for a CBN friend. Do you know Glenn Kaiser? I would count myself as a fan of his.
Sweet pic of the bike club as well. GKB just played in Rome and another Italian town a couple months back. Enjoy and keep posting them pics, fun to see your builds bro.! -Glenn