My CBG History - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T16:21:52Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/my-cbg-history?feed=yes&xn_auth=noLove your story about the fol…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-09:2592684:Comment:34065602019-11-09T17:09:18.944ZUncle Johnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JohnBolton
<p>Love your story about the folks on the maps, Kevin. </p>
<p>Love your story about the folks on the maps, Kevin. </p> Just ran into your story UJ,…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-09:2592684:Comment:34066272019-11-09T15:34:10.737ZKevin Patrickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KevinPatrick
<p>Just ran into your story UJ, thanks for sharing. I have to agree with the "It is better to build and give, than to build and sit in the corner," philosophy. A few weeks ago I thought that I had better start keeping track of the guitars I have made and given away, so I got three maps. One of Iowa, the United States and one of Europe that I could put on the bulletin board in my workroom and stick pins in to show where my guitars are. </p>
<p>I have home made Guitars, Mandolins, Violins and…</p>
<p>Just ran into your story UJ, thanks for sharing. I have to agree with the "It is better to build and give, than to build and sit in the corner," philosophy. A few weeks ago I thought that I had better start keeping track of the guitars I have made and given away, so I got three maps. One of Iowa, the United States and one of Europe that I could put on the bulletin board in my workroom and stick pins in to show where my guitars are. </p>
<p>I have home made Guitars, Mandolins, Violins and Ukuleles that I have made and given away from right down the street to Northern Italy, Southern Texas to Minneapolis. Twenty Six in all and I've never made a dime on a single one. </p>
<p>I build when I am inspired, and the only way that happens now is when someone shows an interest in getting one. Right now my work bench is empty and waiting for the next project. The real joy (as you stated) is giving to someone who will enjoy it and have some fun. </p>
<p>I can't say that I have not been rewarded for some of my gifts. If anyone asks, I tell them that if they feel they must, keep an eye out at garage sales and junk stores for cigar boxes or old yard sticks but don't spend too much. I have an 87 year old grandma (not mine) who promised me a batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies next time she bakes. You can't put a price on that kind of appreciation. </p> Bless ya, Dave and the good f…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-08:2592684:Comment:34061052019-11-08T14:50:19.427ZUncle Johnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JohnBolton
<p>Bless ya, Dave and the good folks you mention and the ones left off the list. It's still fun for me too, but the enthusiasm rises and falls. 75! Well, crap. I will hit 70 early in the new year and life is mostly purty good.</p>
<p>Bless ya, Dave and the good folks you mention and the ones left off the list. It's still fun for me too, but the enthusiasm rises and falls. 75! Well, crap. I will hit 70 early in the new year and life is mostly purty good.</p> So good to hear from you, Tur…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-08:2592684:Comment:34061032019-11-08T14:47:35.187ZUncle Johnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JohnBolton
<p>So good to hear from you, Turtlehead. Your last paragraph may say a lot about why some folks move on from CBN or anything else. They achieve a goal and move on - be it "I'd like to make a musical instrument." Or, "I'd like to make a home made instrument and learn to play it." Or, " I'd like to get brave enough to play in public or on the internet."</p>
<p>This reminds me of my sister who was thrilled to learn to play some mandolin, then to play in a group setting with others and even to…</p>
<p>So good to hear from you, Turtlehead. Your last paragraph may say a lot about why some folks move on from CBN or anything else. They achieve a goal and move on - be it "I'd like to make a musical instrument." Or, "I'd like to make a home made instrument and learn to play it." Or, " I'd like to get brave enough to play in public or on the internet."</p>
<p>This reminds me of my sister who was thrilled to learn to play some mandolin, then to play in a group setting with others and even to perform with me and my wife, Linda. They she had achieved those goals and pretty much put the mando down and movfed on.</p>
<p>One of those things may be why Clock and Oily moved on too. Although Oily was pretty darned good on six strings and a busy dude.</p>
<p>Good to hear from you, Turtle. I still have my cup your mom made me sitting next to the comuter holding pens, a pocket knife and a penny whisle.</p>
<p>I just hope that all the folks that move on still pick up a CBG now and then.</p> Hi Uncle John. Your history i…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-08:2592684:Comment:34062092019-11-08T14:32:48.180ZDave Lynashttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DaveLynas
<p>Hi Uncle John. Your history is a great read. When I first found Nation, I was just getting into internet stuff. Computer illiterate. You were one of my first friends on Nation and I learned a lot from you. I’ve really got hooked on all of this. Building myself out of any space left for stringed instruments. You gave me Ratty, A WONDERFUL guitar. It’s inspiration was like a drug. I treasure Ratty and emulate your spirit and videos. To me you are the Heart of Nation. Thank you Uncle John. Many…</p>
<p>Hi Uncle John. Your history is a great read. When I first found Nation, I was just getting into internet stuff. Computer illiterate. You were one of my first friends on Nation and I learned a lot from you. I’ve really got hooked on all of this. Building myself out of any space left for stringed instruments. You gave me Ratty, A WONDERFUL guitar. It’s inspiration was like a drug. I treasure Ratty and emulate your spirit and videos. To me you are the Heart of Nation. Thank you Uncle John. Many friends have helped me along the way. Pick, Andries, Vinnie, John McNair, Richard Sundberg, Shane, Ben Gitty, Glenn, Elmar, Bones, Wes Carl, Randy Bretts, AGP, Denbo, BrianQ. Ambrose, Chris Lyons, and so many others. Thanks so much for your friendship and advise, inspiration, guitars, supplies and music videos. I threw away my tv, cancelled my newspaper, started listening to YouTube and you guys. You are my entertainment. These are my good old days. I’ll be 75 by month’s end. And I think this is fun.</p> So I was driving to the gas s…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-08:2592684:Comment:34059812019-11-08T09:25:14.655Zturtleheadhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/turtlehead
<p>So I was driving to the gas station last night and for one reason or another Dan Sleep entered my mind. I never met the man and only had a few real interactions with him here, but I was overwhelmed with emotion thinking about him. I've had the same experience thinking about Jamie MacBlues,</p>
<p>I wasn't around for the thumping days, but I was here when I needed to be for me and my life. I was able to learn how music works through this humble instrument. I was cheered on by the RTZs and the…</p>
<p>So I was driving to the gas station last night and for one reason or another Dan Sleep entered my mind. I never met the man and only had a few real interactions with him here, but I was overwhelmed with emotion thinking about him. I've had the same experience thinking about Jamie MacBlues,</p>
<p>I wasn't around for the thumping days, but I was here when I needed to be for me and my life. I was able to learn how music works through this humble instrument. I was cheered on by the RTZs and the Oilys and the Clocks and the Uncs of the world. That kind of unconditional love through the internet was something I never thought was possible. I'll be forever grateful for that.</p>
<p>You sent me a one string that I played the shit out of. I sent it back out into the world hoping that we could follow its travels. Never heard back on that, but I choose to believe that it has made a difference in people's lives.</p>
<p>I haven't played in a while, but there are several CBGs within my reach as I write. Every once in a while I'll pick one up to work out a melody or just to take my mind off things. One day I'll pick it back up in earnest.</p>
<p>One reason I dropped off was the commercialization of it all. The other reason was that I felt like I achieved a musical goal that I was looking for all my life. Couldn't have done it without CBN.</p> Yup, Tom. I think you do cre…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-07:2592684:Comment:34055642019-11-07T12:24:41.738ZUncle Johnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JohnBolton
<p>Yup, Tom. I think you do create playable art. I admire the high craftsmanship builds of some folks, but they don't suit what I want to play. Different strokes, I guess and there are a lot of different strokes. </p>
<p>I have a new baby, a factory resonator six. I am playing it a lot and trying to learn how I can best use it. But I will soon return to what I like best -playing something of my own make.</p>
<p>Yup, Tom. I think you do create playable art. I admire the high craftsmanship builds of some folks, but they don't suit what I want to play. Different strokes, I guess and there are a lot of different strokes. </p>
<p>I have a new baby, a factory resonator six. I am playing it a lot and trying to learn how I can best use it. But I will soon return to what I like best -playing something of my own make.</p> I read your story and I agree…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-07:2592684:Comment:34053692019-11-07T12:08:44.897ZTom Thunderhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TomThunder
<p>I read your story and I agree with you on gifting CBG's. I like to take on builds that have some sort of special meaning for the receiver of the CBG. I still like to search for found items to make my builds I am always looking for stuff that would look cool . I like to think of my style as my personal artwork that is unique and one of a kind. I have seen and met others that also make CBG's and although they have great skills and craftsmanship, I find their work to be generic. You can find…</p>
<p>I read your story and I agree with you on gifting CBG's. I like to take on builds that have some sort of special meaning for the receiver of the CBG. I still like to search for found items to make my builds I am always looking for stuff that would look cool . I like to think of my style as my personal artwork that is unique and one of a kind. I have seen and met others that also make CBG's and although they have great skills and craftsmanship, I find their work to be generic. You can find the same thing down the street type of thing. I call them assemblers of parts and that's cool but not my style. I don't really actively advertise and its word of mouth about my stuff. I enjoy building CBG's for the fun of it and the artistic outlet. </p> Buggy, you are an old timer h…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-05:2592684:Comment:34046322019-11-05T23:50:33.610ZUncle Johnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JohnBolton
<p>Buggy, you are an old timer here too.</p>
<p>Buggy, you are an old timer here too.</p> It's been a while UJ... reasu…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-11-05:2592684:Comment:34043762019-11-05T22:09:17.658ZBUGGY (C)https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/407bug
<p>It's been a while UJ... reasuringly your always around..my garage got full and I ground to a halt... neat story UJ</p>
<p>It's been a while UJ... reasuringly your always around..my garage got full and I ground to a halt... neat story UJ</p>