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18th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Huntsville, AL
June 3, 2022 at 6pm to June 4, 2022 at 8pm
The world's longest-running CBG festival continues with its 18th year. We will have our kickoff concert at Salty Nut Brewery at 6:00 PM on Friday followed by a full day of free music on Saturday at Lowe Mill A&E. Kids can participate in the Junior Junk Jam Saturday afternoon. See the website for our lineup and more details.See More
18th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Huntsville, AL
June 4, 2022 from 11am to 8pm
The world's longest-running CBG festival continues with its 18th year. We will have our kickoff concert at Salty Nut Brewery at 6:00 PM on Friday followed by a full day of free music on Saturday at Lowe Mill A&E. Kids can participate in the Junior Junk Jam Saturday afternoon. See the website for our lineup and more details.See More
17th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Historic Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment
September 10, 2021 at 6pm to September 11, 2021 at 7pm
The worlds longest-running CBG festival continues with its 17th year. Join us for:A full day of Free outdoor CBG musicFun, family-friendly activitiesCBG Traveling Museum Build a CBG and other instruments from recycled materialsVisit our website for a list of performersFestival Kickoff performance by The Cigar Box Serenaders Friday Sept. 10 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a $5 parking fee See More
"Thanks for the good luck wishes for this year's festival. Last year was lightly attended as everyone was kept outdoors and spread out in circles on the lawn. We're hoping the added instrument building activities for kids helps bring CBG…"
"Good luck in this year’s festival!!! After a year like the last, this is well deserved!!! :)"
17th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Historic Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment
September 11, 2021 from 11am to 7pm
The worlds longest-running CBG festival continues with its 17th year. Join us for:A full day of Free outdoor CBG musicFun, family-friendly activitiesCBG Traveling Museum Build a CBG and other instruments from recycled materialsVisit our website for a list of performersFestival Kickoff performance by The Cigar Box Serenaders Friday Sept. 10 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a $5 parking fee See More
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- At 8:12am on July 12, 2021,
BrianQ. said…
Good luck in this year’s festival!!! After a year like the last, this is well deserved!!! :)
- At 5:32pm on July 9, 2021,
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Forum
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray 6 hours ago. 6 Replies 1 Like
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
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Busking Songs...
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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
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No Harmonics
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Camera suggestions?
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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
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
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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 =)
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Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
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