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How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

Playing tips and secrets. Tunings. Primal music theory.See More

Feb 26

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Secrets of the CBG Underground

Tips, Tricks of the Trade and Secrets that (almost) no one is supposed to know about...Tell us your secrets!See More

Feb 26

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Low Budget Land

Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.

Feb 26

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Andy joined 3 String Blues's group

This is the group for homemade instruments that venture out from the standard cigar box guitar.Post photos of your oil can guitars, broomstick banjos and just whatever you are working on in your shop.We want to see it!See More

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DUMPSTER DIVER'S MUSIC UNION

Scavengers unite! We want to know what unusual trash you've used to build instruments. Post your trash-to-treasure creations. Follow up on Dumpster Diver contests.See More

Feb 26

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Intermediate building tips and tricks forum

This forum is for sharing general building information that falls between "CBG building 101" and "Super advanced building"

Feb 26

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The Beginners Club

A club for beginners who are building for the first time and need some support from each other as well as experienced builders who are willing to teach newbies the ropes. Welcome!See More

Feb 26

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Sell Those Puppies!

A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build. Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't. Where do you find your buyers? See More

Feb 26

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New York Cigar Box Guitars

The Cigar Box Guitar group for builders and musicians in the New York area.

Feb 26

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Cigar Box Basses

Where the lords of the lower frequencies dwell!!!

Feb 26

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Andy joined Cigar Box Nation's group

Introduce Yourself!

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!See More

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Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More

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