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Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on January 15, 2015 at 6:03pm

Tony,

Welcome! You may want to join the CBGs in California group here to hook up with local builders and players in your area:

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/cbgincalifornia

Because you already play ukelele, you can even build or purchase a CBU. And since you're already familiar with 4-strings, I'd go for a 4-banger for the increased versatility. But if you get into this deep enough, you'll soon have one or more of each, especially if you are at all woodcrafty.

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Permalink Reply by Clock The Wolf on January 15, 2015 at 7:21pm

Sacramento? There is a fairly regular cbg meet-up at the Strumshop in Roseville. Check the group Oily mentioned. I think folks bring them to sell, also!

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Permalink Reply by Thumper on January 16, 2015 at 5:53am

Gotta go with Wayfinders opinion, 4 string it is!

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Permalink Reply by Slowpaw Steve T on January 16, 2015 at 6:09am

I prefer 4 string myself, some reasons here.... :-)

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/four-string-cigar-box-guitars

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Permalink Reply by gary sheldon on May 24, 2015 at 7:24pm

Hi Tony.  I mostly build and try to play 4 strings.  I did build a 3 string and I like it pretty well. There seem to be more lessons, etc for the 3 string.  I guess you can handle 4 strings if you played a uke.

By the way, good timing.  There is going to be a CBG meeting in Roseville, at the Strum Shop on Sunday, June 7 1PM until about 4.  You will see some of everything there and some builders and players to talk to.  Some ukes too.  Come join us if you are able.

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