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Rich's Videos (15)
Counting down the days 'til Christmas day
I've begun working on a Christmas song for this year's Cigarbox Nation Christmas Album. Rich Dec 3, 2022 34 views
Justin Johnson for RTL guitars
This was filmed a few years ago at the Pennsylvania Cigar Box festival when Justin Johnson played a… Rich Aug 5, 2022 102 views
I can almost feel it
A new finger pickin' playing stretch for me. Rich Feb 23, 2022 100 views
RtL Wildfire CBG
A rare 3 string tuned Ddd Rich Feb 12, 2022 102 views
Strolling by Christmas Windows
This is my CBG Christmas song, 2021. Played on one of my own homemade 3 string guitars. GDg Nostalg… Rich Dec 12, 2021 106 views
1 2 3 4 I got the Blues
A 3 string GDg riff - with a mistakenly overheard lyric. Yut - dah - da dancin' to soften the blow… Rich Sep 11, 2021 57 views
RTL Chugger EB
Rich May 20, 2020 8 views
Going to Shelter in place 2020
Through the Spooky Woods, memories of February's Flood on a 3 string. Safe at home. Big finish with… Rich Mar 21, 2020 24 views
Snow Struttin'
Seemingly Appropriate video for my CigarBoxNation 2017 Christmas Album song. Rich Dec 26, 2017 95 views
EBe CutleryBox Demo 4/17 by RTL CBGs 02:05
A short demo of a recent Guitar I built from a cutlery box. I'm enjoying the size of this box, it i… Rich Apr 12, 2017 100 views
Kickin' the Snow Off My Boots 03:12
A couple of cats and kittens fancy stepping and kickin' it to Rich's 2016 Winter song played on an… Rich Dec 10, 2016 100 views
Why does it take so long to build a CBG 0:55
Dropping a rat tail file as inspiration. Rich Sep 5, 2016 88 views
There might be Santa Claus 02:55
Winter fun 1960's style Western New York. RTL CBG 2014 Christmas song Rich Dec 21, 2014 66 views
RTL Guitars 3-String Cigar Box Guitar Demo
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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
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. 4 hours ago. 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 6 hours ago. 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 21 hours ago. 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 yesterday. 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 on Friday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Thursday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick on Thursday. 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
Posted by Fergus Lester on March 7, 2023 at 12:11am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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 1 Like
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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19th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival
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