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Carl Laman's Videos (21)
Another beer inspired Cigar Box Guitar
My latest 3 string Cigar Box Guitar build inspired by beer artwork and of course the beer! Carl Laman Dec 25, 2020 55 views
How to make a bottleneck slide
This is a method I use to make bottleneck guitar slides from a wine bottle. Carl Laman Dec 6, 2020 72 views
Boris the Spider on 2 String Bass HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Our take on the John Entwistle (The Who) classic Boris the Spider. Carl Laman (Papa Lurch) : 2 stri… Carl Laman Oct 25, 2020 42 views
The Hobo Life When is a CBG not a Cigar Box Guitar?
My Demo of my latest build. Played through a Vox Mini5 rhythm amp. Carl Laman Oct 18, 2020 54 views
Cigar Box Music Box
Music box made from a Montecristo box Graphic from a Victoria box that I changed to Vivian (my Gran… Carl Laman Oct 17, 2020 32 views
2 string G Bass Demo
Quick demo of the 2 stringed Bass (tuned G D) that I made using the CB Gitty G Bass kit. I personal… Carl Laman May 5, 2020 122 views
2 string C.B. Gritty G Bass
A 2 string bass I made from a kit and embellished to look like a cranberry crate. Tuned G D. Built… Carl Laman Feb 22, 2020 104 views
"Spoonful" & "Rocky Mountain Way" on 3 string Cigar Box Guitar
Open Mic at Cape Cod Beer 3/14/19 "Spoonful" & "Rocky Mountain Way" on 3 string Cigar Box Guita… Carl Laman Mar 15, 2019 102 views
Open Mic (Part 4 of 4) ~ Sweet Virginia
Nov. 6, 2015 at Cape Cod Beer. Playing my 4 string Delta Resonator Guitar. My son Matt singing. His… Carl Laman Nov 22, 2015 106 views
Open Mic (Part 3 of 4) ~ Hoochie Coochie Man
Nov. 6, 2015 at Cape Cod Beer. Playing my 3 string Cigar Box Guitar. My son Matt singing. His first… Carl Laman Nov 22, 2015 100 views
Open Mic (Part 2 of 4) ~ Lake Of Fire
Nov. 6, 2015 at Cape Cod Beer. Playing my 4 string Delta Resonator Guitar. My son Matt singing. His… Carl Laman Nov 18, 2015 110 views
Open Mic (Part 1 of 4) ~ You Got To Move
Nov. 6, 2015 at Cape Cod Beer. Playing my 3 string License Plate Guitar. My son Matt singing. His f… Carl Laman Nov 14, 2015 112 views
#10 La Gloria Cubano demo
4 string CBG on a La Gloria Cubana box. 10th build, and sold to a customer. Came out sweet. Will mi… Carl Laman Oct 17, 2015 108 views
Open Mic 3 of 3 Wild Thing
My first open mic. At Cape Cod Beer. 5/15/151st time in public. Nerves were settled a bit and my co… Carl Laman Jun 7, 2015 96 views
Open Mic 2 of 3 Rollin and Tumblin
My first open mic. At Cape Cod Beer. 5/15/15 1st time performing. Hit a speed bump around the 3 min… Carl Laman Jun 7, 2015 85 views
Open Mic Part 1 of 3
My 15 minutes of fame. Here it is. Warts and all! My first open mic. At Cape Cod Beer. 5/15/15 Firs… Carl Laman Jun 5, 2015 88 views
Looper Jam
A quick improvisation with my new JamMan looper Carl Laman Jan 15, 2014 140 views
Old Man License Plate ~ Walkin' Blues
Audio is a little thin from my computer built in mic. Played though a Fender mustang 2 Carl Laman Nov 8, 2013 228 views
Carl CBG Stuff 07:55
Carl Laman Dec 16, 2012 106 views
Paul McCartney/Nirvana SNL 2012 04:57
"Cut Me Some Slack" Performed on a CBG Same song as the Sandy Concert Carl Laman Dec 16, 2012 249 views
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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.
Forum
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President yesterday. 2 Replies 1 Like
Tutorial of weed eater used for strings on bass
Started by Anthony adams in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. on Saturday. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Steel String Tenor Uke: soundboard & truss questions
Started by Luke H in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter on Thursday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jan 23. 17 Replies 3 Likes
What did I get for Christmas... Incentive, Inspiration Motivation.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jan 11. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Truss rod length
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Jan 7. 8 Replies 0 Likes
How can this CBG be so loud
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Greg Brown Jan 6. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 27, 2022. 3 Replies 1 Like
Plectrum
Started by Engblom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 26, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Dec 25, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Dec 25, 2022. 8 Replies 6 Likes
Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started by BrianQ. in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Canjo pickups
Started by David Blackburn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Byrd Franklin Dec 22, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2022
Started by Slowpaw Steve T in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Dec 22, 2022. 21 Replies 7 Likes
DYI Box
Started by Jerry Draper in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by Jerry Draper Dec 16, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Getting intonation right
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 14, 2022. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone with experience in 1-3-1 tuning?
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 14, 2022. 10 Replies 1 Like
GCEA uke tuning, deeper sound
Started by Peter V Owens in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Dec 14, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
A Tribute
Posted by Ghostbuttons on January 15, 2023 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
Posted by Cigar Box Nation on October 13, 2022 at 11:00am 33 Comments 6 Likes
Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on October 3, 2022 at 2:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 2:00am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Let’s talk Aeolian…
Posted by BrianQ. on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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