Bridge is sitting right on the pickup
I don't know squat about magnetic pickups, so this looks fine to me, but is it a good idea?
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Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts (2214)
electrifying dulcimer
I have a mountain dulcimer I want to "amp". I am thlinking of using a mic and build the amp advertized on CB Gitty. I have no idea what I am doing. Can in one give me some advice or point me to a source where I can learn about this topic? Thanks
Read more…CBG Workshops or tutorials in the Midlands UK
Hi, I'm an absolute beginner and have just got my first CBG. I have down loaded from 'Cigar Box Nation' all of the links relating to learning to play. But, I wondered if any member knows of any place or anyone near me (Warwickshire) in the UK where a
Read more…Three string bass CBG?
I made a diddley bow for a guy and now he's asking whether I can make a 3 string bass cbg. Has anyone any experience with such? If so what needs to be considered in making one? I'm assuming the tuning machines required are different than what I wo
Read more…Cardboard Box
Bought a Cigar Box on ebay, delivered today and its made from cardboard. Bahaaaa!
Are cardboard cigar boxes ok to use for CBG's ?
Or do I need to line the inside with wooden material like balsa wood (then do the build), to get a good sound from it. ?
Read more…Anyone in my area?
Hi,
I've been practising with my 3-string for some time now, but it gets a bit isolated playing on my own and I wonder whether any other player lives near me here in the UK - I live in Stevenage. My email is chrispmim@aol.com
Chris Phillips
Read more…Confused - Tuning
Please excuse my lack of knowledge. I just finished my second build. This one is fretted. I received the 3 string light acoustic set from C.B Gitty. It is the GDG low/medium/high set. I'm tuning the low sting to G2 and the medium string to D3. Do I t
Read more…Radio, PODcasts, streaming shows
Who all has radio, PODcasts, or streaming shows that play blues and cigar box guitar songs? I have a new album that I'd like to promote the crap out of and need places that are willing to play Big Chris & D'Bare Bones Band.
Read more…Easy tab maker with 3 and 4 string support
Just came across a nice simple tab generator. The maker was kind enough to drop in support for 3 and 4 string guitars :)
New book - Celtic Cigar Box Guitar
NEW BOOK RELEASE Kalymi Publsihing is very pleased to announce the release of the "Celtic Collection" for 3 String Cigar Box Guitar" “30” of the most requested Celtic tunes ever with Notation, Tablature, Chords, Lyrics & Fingerings (94 pages!). Als
Read more…My first concert.....EVER!!!
The building where I work has a cafe on the first floor. I have made friends with the executive chef and he has been asking me to do a concert for a while now. I pulled the trigger today and scheduled it for a week from tomorrow. I am so excited and
Read more…how to post pics
did a search without much luck, can I post from Iphone pic or some other format???
Read more…2 vs 4 string
Opinions, thoughts, I'm thinking out loud. To build a 2 or 4 stringer? Plan on it being fretted, but, oh which to choose? I'm in the process of building the box from old scrap, it's probably pine. Have a '61 liscense plate I want to use, instead of c
Read more…Nashville area
I'm visiting family in Shelbyville, TN, and I'm trying to locate information about CBG builders in the Nashville area.
Read more…Use of "Musicmemos" to record simple tracks
Hey All,
just want to share how i did some recordings very simple with - in my mind - impressive quality using only my iPad:
1) Download "Musicmemos" app
2) Select Auto Start
3) Start recording ......
=> you can add Drums to your record if you like
Read more…grounding?
Well, I'm stumped! I have built cbgs with disc piezos, rod piezos and mag pups. I recently had a friend come over to play each box for marketing purposes. He brought a pedal board and we plugged it all in to one of my small 3w amps. We had issues wit
Read more…Does anyone know what happened to Bairfoot Cajun (Brian Romero). He cut off all contact with a lot of folks about a year ago. Just wondering if anything happened???
Does anyone know what happened to Bairfoot Cajun (Brian Romero). He cut off all contact with a lot of folks about a year ago. Just wondering if anything happened???
Read more…Starting my second build
Well, I'm starting my second 3 stringer. In this photo I have taken the neck off of an old broken guitar that I bought at a garage sale for 5 bucks......I have taken off one side of the headstock and I have removed all of the fret wires and have cut
