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"This is my first ever uke. 17" scale, plays like a dream... Maple fretboard on curly…" jamie bark replied Jun 22, 2014 to BUILD OFF!!! 2014 Cigar Box Ukulele Contest submission thread	187	Jul 16, 2014 Reply by mark68
"" jamie bark replied Jun 22, 2014 to BUILD OFF!!! 2014 Cigar Box Ukulele Contest submission thread	187	Jul 16, 2014 Reply by mark68
"like? just about everything... ditto to what many have said about the community aspe…" jamie bark replied Jul 3, 2013 to Tell me YOUR Likes and dislikes of CBG building	67	Jul 4, 2013 Reply by Alex Cartwright
"Every box is different. If you have the resources, try it out. You could wire up two…" jamie bark replied Apr 3, 2013 to Hi, I'm new here, had a ? about piezo's	4	Apr 4, 2013 Reply by Gary Merrithew
"I just finished my first 2 string bass and used an old wine box that held 3 bottles.…" jamie bark replied Mar 20, 2013 to cbg bass guitar	24	Jul 9, 2014 Reply by JEFF RAUSCHL
"The one thing I find comfort in is that you can always swap the neck into another bo…" jamie bark replied Jan 22, 2013 to Paper or Wood?	58	Jan 30, 2013 Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars
"I like it... it's got a great vibe." jamie bark replied Dec 19, 2012 to Sad song	2	Dec 19, 2012 Reply by neanderpaul
"I am also trying to eliminate some vibrations/ random sounds. I am thinking most are…" jamie bark replied Dec 19, 2012 to String buzz at bridge	5	Dec 21, 2012 Reply by RTZGUITARS
"great idea... I was also thinking it would be cool if there were some categories for…" jamie bark replied Dec 5, 2012 to Three String Tab Song Book?	49	Apr 12, 2014 Reply by Jeanette Runyon
"sounds good- keep pickin n grinnin" jamie bark replied Nov 13, 2012 to My you tube sessions	4	Nov 14, 2012 Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars

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Song lyrics for Steve's new song

Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 9 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes

AI Search Query - Curious Answer

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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's

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Are metal frets necessary?

Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods on Saturday. 7 Replies 1 Like

Busking Songs...

Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 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 Apr 14. 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

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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

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No Harmonics

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Camera suggestions?

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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

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I'll be fashionable this summer =)

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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)

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Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists

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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)

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Uncle John commented on J. D. Woods's photo

Current Instrument Line-Up

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Four projects

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Frethound 4 String

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Anti-Body Guitars 18,19 and 20

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Angel 2x Anti-Body #17

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Old portable heater

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Don't Worry Be Happy: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar

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