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Bluesheart's Videos (37)
Diamond Star
Demo video of my latest build, Diamond Star. 3 string resonator CBG. 24" scale, tuned GDg. Humbucke… Bluesheart Nov 12, 2017 116 views
Dulcitar
Wife got me some backdrops so I'm setting up a new studio. A little musing on a 3 string Dulci. Hop… Bluesheart Nov 3, 2017 142 views
Ra
Test drive of Ra, my recent Rat Rod. This is through a Honeytone I hacked into a cigar box. Thanks… Bluesheart Oct 14, 2017 118 views
Sitarstrings 01:01
Bluesheart Feb 3, 2017 102 views
BrickHouse 03:04
Trying out Brick House dulcimer. Bluesheart Mar 30, 2015 116 views
PHILLIP ROEBUCK - Little Bo Peep (Official Video)
PHILLIP ROEBUCK http://philliproebuck.com Download this song from Bandcamp: https://philliproebuck.… Bluesheart Jan 31, 2015 100 views
IntheDark 02:08
Messing around with 'Easy Chair" CBG in the almost dark. Bluesheart Aug 18, 2014 100 views
EasyChair Blues 01:45
Another short sample of Easy Chair. Hope you enjoy it! Bluesheart Jan 6, 2014 94 views
Snowmelt 02:13
Short demo of Easy Chair Padron CBG. Bluesheart Jan 6, 2014 94 views
orlang mongush, doshpuluur
"shavydar" (original song) Bluesheart Jan 1, 2014 152 views
Screen Porch Ramblin' 02:44
Just a little goofing around on the last days of Summer. Enjoying the back porch and a CBG. Bluesheart Sep 4, 2013 100 views
New England Rain 01:31
Short improvisational piece inspired by the storm while waiting. I was hoping to go on a bit and ma… Bluesheart Jun 17, 2013 83 views
New World New Mind 03:06
Played on my "Walkin' Bass Bow" which has two weed wacker strings and one steel string. Played on t… Bluesheart Mar 24, 2013 104 views
BLUES BOOGY 07:45
How to play a basic boogy woogy on a 3 stringer tunes DAD. Bluesheart Feb 20, 2013 112 views
SIMPLE TUNE 03:03
This guitar was delivered to a US soldier in Afghanistan yesterday. Bluesheart Feb 16, 2013 75 views
DA BLUES 02:04
This guitar was delivered to a US soldier in Afghanistan yesterday. Bluesheart Feb 16, 2013 63 views
Dulcitime 0:56
A little something to go with your coffee, or what ever that is you have in that cup! Bluesheart Jan 27, 2013 108 views
Aja freestyle 01:16
A little off the cuff playing on 3 string CBG. Tuned DAD. Hope you like it. Bluesheart Jan 26, 2013 100 views
La Aroma de Cuba 01:44
My first dulcimer tune so go easy on me please. Just shipped this one back to VA. Bluesheart Jan 24, 2013 106 views
Blues on the bay 05:15
Little bit o playing, little bit o talkin', and some pretty pictures from some time ago back in VA.… Bluesheart Jan 9, 2013 82 views
The Essential Pages
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
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
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Busking Songs...
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Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
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crossover guitar.
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
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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.
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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
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Duel output jacks
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No Harmonics
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Camera suggestions?
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
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Guitar for the grandson
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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
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Do Measurements Matter?
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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 =)
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.✨. 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
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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