"That’s usually how you get boxes, but not all stores like to give them for free or sell them for cheap? I get my boxes 10-20 at a time from a store on the net? Usually runs between $20-30"
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Cigar Boxes From Tobacco Shops - Still Free or very low cost
I live in rural NC and I suggest not to be afraid to go into the new type Tobacco shops sprouting up all over & ask them what they do with their empty cigar boxes? I am trying this approach and will report back in a week as to how it is going. I have great hope!See More
"Me too! or old, cold coffee - I am also a crafter in paper & cloth & those communities make a big deal of coffee or tea as a dyeing agent for those materials so it makes sense to me. Many pigments are plant or mineral-based. Or extra…"
Low Budget Land
Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.
"Thanx for the add Wida :). I’ve got something for you, in the form of a step by step video. It shows you how to build the easiest cbg, the fretless slider. Let’s see what happens…"
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- That one can make them one's self and they may be easier to play than a six-string guitar. Also, I am an artist and believe I would LOVE customizing these wonderful blues & roots-type instruments. Need to keep learning more.
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- At 5:28am on August 29, 2020,
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- At 2:21pm on August 5, 2020,
BrianQ. said…
Thanx for the add Wida :). I’ve got something for you, in the form of a step by step video. It shows you how to build the easiest cbg, the fretless slider. Let’s see what happens :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmzvfyOizV8&list=PLQoYJG1ht92f3gcxoQ7f-m9ZXpW8gG1pO
- At 7:14am on August 5, 2020,
Welcome to the nation, check out the Resources tab for build/play info, join some groups located in the Posts tab? See ya around :)
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Camera suggestions?
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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Trash Canjo
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