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We wanna know who you are! Where ya from? What'cha buildin'? This is a place for new members to introduce themselves and old 'uns to show 'em around. I'm Shane & I run the Nation. I'm glad you're here. Come on in and tune up!

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My 1st CGB

Started by Mi Rankin. Last reply by Ian Jan 16. 2 Replies

Just finished my 1st freeless acoustic CBG, based on the #Glenn Watt design. 31inch neck, 25inch scale, 42/32/24 gauge strings. Sycamore neck and a 200mm x 180mm x 45mm box made from 7mm ply. Neck…Continue

Hi, y'all.

Started by HazelFyrebird. Last reply by Ian Nov 14, 2023. 1 Reply

Hi, I'm HazelFyrebird, and I'm a wannabe luthier (I feel like I'm standing up at a Builder's Anonymous meeting...) in Virginia.  I'm a bit of a lurker, as I've been reading and reading for a while,…Continue

I Am Blaming All of You with YouTube Channels.

Started by William Bannier. Last reply by William Bannier Sep 25, 2023. 3 Replies

This is not so much of a reintroduction as a rebirth so to speak. I joined Cigar Box Nation many, many years ago when I initially developed an interest in more "primitive" instruments, CBGs, mountain…Continue

New CBG Builder

Started by Jay White Sep 8, 2023. 0 Replies

Hello...I'm new to the forums and new to cigar box guitar building. In the last month, I've completed two guitars and really enjoyed the process. I'm not sure I'm going to enjoy learning to play…Continue

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Comment by Uncle John on November 27, 2020 at 10:40am

Ken, that surf music is doable on CBG.  Welcome.

Comment by Ken Thompson on November 27, 2020 at 6:28am

Thought it was bout time to say hello and thank you for letting me join. I'm from California and really like surf music like Dick Dale and the Ventures. I also have always liked the blues. Lately discovered Justin Johnsons amazing music. I am currently building a 1 string CBG/didley bow and plan on making a 3 string as well.

Comment by the anonymous pick on November 21, 2020 at 12:46pm

Welcome brian , whoo hoo . another Canuk  ;-)

Comment by brian on November 21, 2020 at 12:19pm

Hi my name is Brian and I am from Winnipeg Canada. decided to join the cigar box nation as I am getting a guitar built by rough cut guitars, I can't say enough about the service that Rough Cut Guitars has provided its been wonderful to deal with Tom. looking forward to get my guitar to keep me busy  as it is going to be a very long winter .buy the way I am as green as grass.

Comment by Paul Craig on August 17, 2020 at 7:23am

Welcome Guys to the forum and great looking build you got there. Like the stand too.

Comment by Redfalken on August 17, 2020 at 5:27am

Thanks for the add! This is my first guitar build. It started with an old Japanese red lacquered wooden candy box. It matched the original Rangoon Red on my ‘62 Falcon. Then I found an old car speaker cover like the pair I have in the car and I decided that might make a cool guitar!

I know nothing about guitars but got a lot of good info here and am into the final stretch of the build. Here’s where I’m at right now. Just made its first noise last night and I need to work on the nut situation and possibly add a retainer to the middle strings. 

Looking forward to finishing this one up and learning some tunes!

Comment by B. Ry Harley on August 1, 2020 at 3:52pm

I guess I went about this 'the long way'.  Thanks for letting me in the door!  I am new to this whole concept of CBG's....and I'm completely enthralled!  I have little to no experience playing guitar but I am eager to start learning.  I live in SE Georgia (US).  I've started my 'slide' into this by already building my first, a Diddley Bow style.  Very happy with how it turned out.  It's pretty basic (hard for it NOT to be) but I love how it looks and that it came from nothing to something that makes nice noise!  Looking forward to being a part of the community!

Comment by Gordon Brugman on July 1, 2020 at 4:29pm

Thanks for the add to the group! I just finished this Steampunk themed CBG, my first ever build. It is amplified with a single 1.75 inch piezo with volume control and will be used to play slide blues, (once I teach myself how to play.) I am a 69+-year-old lifelong acoustic guitar strummer/singer who lives near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, TN.

Comment by Poorness Studios on June 21, 2020 at 4:26am

A warm welcome to all the new members. You found a great community here. 

Comment by Paul Craig on June 20, 2020 at 8:34am

Welcome JP. These little guitars can be a lot of fun and they have their own voice.

 

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My 1st CGB

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Hi, y'all.

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I Am Blaming All of You with YouTube Channels.

Started by William Bannier. Last reply by William Bannier Sep 25, 2023. 3 Replies

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Started by Filippo Dei. Last reply by Paul Craig May 16, 2023. 3 Replies

New guy… sort of.

Started by William B. Dec 4, 2022. 0 Replies

New kinda Old Boy from Scotland

Started by Lionhound. Last reply by Paul Craig Nov 17, 2022. 1 Reply

I am back from long ago

Started by Jerryrig240. Last reply by Paul Craig Mar 16, 2022. 1 Reply

I am back from long ago

Started by Jerryrig240 Mar 15, 2022. 0 Replies

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Started by Jay Cole. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Jan 5, 2022. 2 Replies

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Started by Michael Bowlin. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 13, 2021. 1 Reply

Eh, From Canada

Started by Kevin Rzewinski. Last reply by Blues Frog Dec 9, 2021. 2 Replies

Looking to make a Uke for my second build

Started by Nathan Christenson. Last reply by the anonymous pick Feb 7, 2021. 6 Replies

Hello from Virginia - N00B to CBG

Started by Bill Saunders. Last reply by Bill Saunders Nov 4, 2020. 2 Replies

First Build (almost) complete

Started by Grizzly Coleman. Last reply by Joe Caruso Aug 25, 2020. 1 Reply

Kiwi Guitarist

Started by Terry. Last reply by Kevin M. Kraft Jun 27, 2020. 10 Replies

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Started by Big D. Last reply by Poorness Studios Mar 1, 2020. 2 Replies

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