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Pick up wireYou have to understand one thing, I am the type of guy that knows if there is something that I can not obtain at that time...then I use wha… Started by Jerryrig240 |
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Aug 12, 2009 Reply by Doc Oakroot |
Zoom effects pedal helpI am not sure how much experience anyone has had with a Zoom 505 II guitar pedal, but mine is not being nice. I used it yesterday and some… Started by Jerryrig240 |
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Aug 12, 2009 Reply by Wil Rogers |
Another Cool oneAnother cool box, I hope someone picks up. Lots of possibilities, but I have other expenses right now. By the way, these are not mine I ju… Started by Paul Doug |
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Aug 12, 2009 Reply by Doc Oakroot |
AHH, What to DoNot sure what I was thinking, but I think I cut this head too deep. I'm worried about the angle the strings will have to take after going o… Started by Paul Doug |
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Aug 11, 2009 Reply by Paul Doug |
My first kids guitarI made a small cbg for my 4 year old grandson. It is a 20in scale, 2 string model. I used bamboo skewers for frets, and he is tickled pink!… Started by Dan Sleep |
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Aug 11, 2009 Reply by Dan Sleep |
Getting ready to start my first CBG build.Alright....I've been eying up this whole notion of a CBG for a while now. At first I was thinking of buying one from Daddy Mojo or the like… Started by Jason Renn |
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Aug 11, 2009 Reply by Jason Renn |
Lift needed for the Birmingham CBG fest ( Blues Beaten Redshaw) York areaHi is it possible for anyone to offer a lift for Blues beaten Redshaw ? he would like to come join us down at the Birmingham CBG Fest but h… Started by JUJU |
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Aug 10, 2009 Reply by Roosterman |
removing paperI have about 4 builds under my belt and would like to do one with the naked wood; any quick, easy, and or cheap ideas to do so? Thanks Started by colin mcgrath |
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Aug 10, 2009 Reply by colin mcgrath |
Nylon string CBG?Hi, I just finnished a nylon stringed CBG for a customer of mine, and after getting the neck settings and string action just about right, t… Started by Diydc |
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Aug 10, 2009 Reply by FatDog |
I am now a "pro" builder.Sold my first CBG this morning, actually the second one I ever built. (had to make room) I just put a couple up on Craigslist and got a cou… Started by Mark Werner |
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Aug 9, 2009 Reply by Rev Stu |
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Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David L. 1 hour ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
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Busking Songs...
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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
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