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3 string tuningsHi All, What 3 string tunings can you suggest I am using AEA but would like to experiment with others. Is there any simple way of working o… Started by Sherb |
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Jul 23, 2009 Reply by Doc Oakroot |
finding a cigar boxhello, first post. i have just started my first cigar box guitar, but i have a problem. does any one know where i can get a suitable cigar… Started by william taylor |
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Jul 22, 2009 Reply by BT Cohosh |
NEW BLOG!Hey people, I have a new blog with emphasis on my graphic design, if you wish to follow: My Bliggity Blog Started by Anderson |
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Okay... Which Sounds & works the " best"?Okay folks- I've seen yall do the resonator facing up, down and none at all... Which in your opinion- and experience- gives the " best" sou… Started by kelly pratt |
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Jul 21, 2009 Reply by kelly pratt |
Lacquer/shellac versus PolyurethaneThoughts? Lacquer/shellac is hear is more traditional. Tho I've been using PolyU for a while now. Any preferences? -Wes Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Jul 21, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
My latest creationThis is an Acid CBG that has the laminated neck I was experimenting with. I eventually just taped it off and used white spray paint for the… Started by Dan Sleep |
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Jul 20, 2009 Reply by Roosterman |
Resonator Plans---Hi all- Wondering if anyone has a plan/sketch/ photos of how to build a resonator-style cigbox? Thanks yall! kp- Melbourne, Fla Started by kelly pratt |
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Jul 20, 2009 Reply by kelly pratt |
What happened to the Joker?Our host of the Joker Cigar Box Cigar Podcast is missing from our members list. His website appears to be hacked. I emailed him directly bu… Started by Tim Norman |
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Jul 20, 2009 Reply by Kevin Sprague (Knotlenny) |
some kind of hangerI saw a pic or a post on here were someone used a picture hanger or plate hanger, or something like that for a tailpiece. I have looked but… Started by Dan Sleep |
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Jul 19, 2009 Reply by Dan Sleep |
deep blues festivalI have no affiliation for this festival other than this will be the first year i will miss it. which saddens me because it's like a family… Started by Anderson |
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Jul 19, 2009 Reply by weinerdog |
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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
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Guitar for the grandson
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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