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G.S.Monroe's Videos (33)
The Dragonslayer Triple Octave Diddley Bo
The screaming, triple course, 3 octave monster that crawled up from the fiery abyss of my imaginati… G.S.Monroe Dec 29, 2014 148 views
Kashmir on a 2 string Electric Canjo
The 2 string Electric Canjo, chromatic frets, Tuned D A G.S.Monroe Sep 30, 2014 255 views
Flea Market Vendor Blues
It's a slow, hot summer so I'm passing the time experimenting with Improvisational Blues riffs... G.S.Monroe Jul 27, 2014 100 views
Puro Vintage CBG
The La Aurora "Puro Vintage" Salomon - 110th Anniversary Edition (2005) Cigar Box Guitar. G.S.Monroe Apr 3, 2014 100 views
Arturo Fuente CBG Special Order build
Showcase of this weeks build G.S.Monroe Mar 26, 2014 104 views
4 string Padron Churchill CBG
My 4 string Padron Churchill Cigar Box Guitar. Video demo. G.S.Monroe Mar 21, 2014 100 views
Tempus Magistri 4 string Cigar Box Guitar
This is my best yet... Two nice pickups with independent volume & tone controls. This "History… G.S.Monroe Mar 21, 2014 84 views
Hand crafting a guitar neck
This is a short video highlighting the process of hand carving one of my guitar necks. G.S.Monroe Mar 5, 2014 128 views
1 string Mini Cigar Box Bass
My "E" string Mini Bass, made from a Padron Family Reserve #45 Maduro cigar box. 29.5 inch scale, w… G.S.Monroe Feb 12, 2014 102 views
Acoustic Metal
Yea that's right, an Acoustic Guitar that can play Metal! The Signature Series Slimline Acoustic fr… G.S.Monroe Oct 13, 2013 130 views
Jeff at Open Mike Night
Playing a G.S.Monroe Cypress Studio model. G.S.Monroe Sep 24, 2013 53 views
LP Slimline at the Open Mike
great demo of my LP Slimline Acoustic Guitar G.S.Monroe Sep 22, 2013 86 views
Studio Slimline Acoustic Sound Check
A quality sound check of my Studio Slimline Acoustic Guitar. Available now at Jc's Family Music in… G.S.Monroe May 14, 2013 45 views
Studio Slimline Acoustic Sound Check - For Sale
A quality sound check of my Studio Slimline Acoustic Guitar. Available now at Jc's Family Music in… G.S.Monroe Apr 9, 2013 108 views
Curly Head 4 string CBG
One of my Cigar Box Guitars, this one is an Arturo Fuente Curly Head Deluxe 4 String, with Rod Piez… G.S.Monroe Apr 4, 2013 84 views
The Good Ole' Heartbreak Blues
Jeff Peterson playing my Slimline Studio Acoustic guitar at The Tennessee Smokehouse Open Mike on A… G.S.Monroe Apr 3, 2013 60 views
Cypress Slimline Acoustic-Elecro Guitar
This is a slimline hollow body acoustic - electric hybrid guitar. It weighs much less than your typ… G.S.Monroe Mar 4, 2013 102 views
Krazy Uncle Crow Cypress Box Guitar
This is an Uncle Crow style CBG built of cypress wood. G.S.Monroe Mar 1, 2013 156 views
Tiny Cypress Tiple
Yes, I made a 3 string Puertorican Tiple. It's a small 13 inch (350 mm) scale instrument. G.S.Monroe Jan 26, 2013 98 views
TiKi MoJo Tuning
Tahitian Ukulele Tuning is G C E A, and that high "E" is really difficult to get up to at times. It… G.S.Monroe Jan 14, 2013 70 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
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango 3 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods yesterday. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray on Monday. 6 Replies 2 Likes
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
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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
Do Measurements Matter?
Started by Jacob Shook in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
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 =)
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
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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