"Here’s a video, if you’re not into lengthy reads? …"
#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
-
Paul Erbe
- Male
- Mount Prospect, IL
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (12)
- Events
- Groups (2)
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Paul Erbe's Groups
Paul Erbe's Discussions
Rare earth magnets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Printer2 Dec 9, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Todays woot has me thinking how to make a pickup out of these? probably be too strong.…Continue
Finally started my first build
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Erbe Feb 21, 2012. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I had a part of an old oak table top that was a genuine barn find. I cut it down 20 years ago to make a coffee table and now the rest has been ripped into 5 maybe 6 necks.…Continue
First CBG - Different kind of box.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Erbe Mar 3, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
At lunch today I picked up 3 boxes at a local Cigar shop. One of these i liked for these reasons, almost all of the wood is exposed, it has a lid that slides in and out in a dado and the bottom is…Continue
Paul Erbe's Page
Profile Information
- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- youtube videoa
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
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 12 minutes ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango 11 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
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
Latest Activity
Frethound 4 String
"Cool shot with those wildflowers in the background and your wonderful instrument leaning against…"
"A 3 string slider is fretless, but the higher action will take more pressure to fret notes without…"
Are metal frets necessary?
Hey there fellow CBN plunkers, strummers and sliders,I'm getting ready to construct a 3-string…See More
GK less Paul Diddley Bow
"Thx Doug, truly fun to create and use. Plugged into a stomp box, then amp, truly amazing little…"
Up the Hill A D Eker 2024
"I’m with Kale; the shaker sound nicely offsets the guitar groove… Cool Andries!"
CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles
Events
-
Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes
Music
© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.
Powered by
Comment Wall (1 comment)
You need to be a member of Cigar Box Nation to add comments!
Join Cigar Box Nation
Tried making a spot pickup from a small relay coil and a Harbor Freight button supermagnet, with a machine screw for a mounting bolt / polepiece. The bolts will conduct the field as if you were using rod magnets. Two magnets on the bottom end will double the sensitivity. Surprising bit of volume from an old boom box amp, not sure if the output is compatible with a real amp.