Hey there folks,
I'm a total newbie when it comes to building and playing (if you can even call it that) CBG's. I have just completed a 3-string guitar. I have it strung up and tuned to open G (GDG). But, the strings I have on there are all too h
Read more…I don't know why I wasn't introduced to this thing before.
Seems absolutely perfect, almost like an evolution of the socket method. I just ordered one. I'll report back when it gets here.
Read more…Just a shout out to anyone from Kansas City , Kansas or the surrounding area heading to the St. Louis CBG festival on June 8th who might be able to pick up and let me ride along. I could use a lift. A recent home repair ate into my traveling funds, b
Read more…Recently the following items were stolen from Darrell Mansfield's vehicle.
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinandnikki/justin-johnsons-debut-double-disc-album-smoke-and?ref=email Ok 12 days to go If you build cbgs make parts slides or just a fan of cbgs This guy has look drive and talent to take cigar box guitars Fro
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I still remember the sounds that immediately escaped the box when I strung up my first cigar box guitar. It was sonic alchemy. Magic.
Life changing.
That happened 20 years ago on July 4, 1993. My bandmate, Mike Miller had come along with me
Lets share our creative process,inspiration,How do you get up for creating maybe share some recording tips.What gets you up for playin?
Well me....I would'nt say I'm exclusive in my way of playing ,but,generally,I just pick up the guitar and it tells
Read more…I was wondering if any of the members are located in Wisconsin. I reside in Green Bay.
Read more…Arranged for 4 string Cigar Box Guitar (Altered Dgbd tuning)
Tune down Dga#c / Capo 2: Eacd
String / fret
Am 1/2
C 1/2 - 3/3
D 4/2 - 2/2
F Move D chord up 4/5 - 2/5
E Bar (3/2 2/2 1/2) 4/4
E7 2/4 3/2 4/4
Using this altered tuning, the Am only req
Read more…I just finished my second build. It is a fretless through-neck with a 22.5 inch scale. I have it tuned GDg with 42/32/24 light Daddario strings.
Anyway, I'm a beginning builder and player. When I use the slide (copper) to fret, the top string clan
Read more…I just built my first case. I used poplar to frame it and 1/4 " birch plywood to sheath it. It has a small battery operated amp built in. I got a little crazy putting on steel corners and other hardware. It cost way more to build then the guitar that
Read more…Pre Order this guys album won't be disappointed https://www.facebook.com/justin.andnikki.1/posts/4738761397917
Read more…I'm using a disc-o-tone pickup in my all wood guitar, & I'm getting hum that goes away when I touch the cable end, or a screw on my amp.
Read more…I was contacted by a woman from www.raisingtheblues.org, and was asked to donate a cigar box guitar to their fundraising raffle that will be held in July. I am going to build one and send it along to them. This is a wonderful way of bringing the blue
Read more…Is anyone else familiar with the John Paul Jones signature Lap Steel Bass Guitar?
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Any suggestions on getto nut files beside the $$ ones on stew Mac ... I've tried the welder tip cleaner ones. Not strong enough for corian. Thanks for any help
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