Do electric guitars really ned a volume control pot for a guitar with (1) siungle coil pickup... won't the preamp volume control do the job, instead?
Read more…Last year at the CBG Extravaganza in Huntsville, Microwave Dave performed a one man show while plugged straight into the PA system at the Flying Monkey Arts Center. Dave uses a variety of effects loops and a mixer in his performances and it seemed t
Read more…Check out this review of the new CD One String Blues Masters at http://thehoundblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/willie-joe-duncan-his-unitar.html
It features unreleased recordings by Willie Joe and his Unitar, as well as stuff by One String Sam and Eddie
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Heres my first cigar box guitar. I cant play any musical instruments. Id like to learn. I also like to make stuff myself. So I thought id make my own three string cigar box and learn to play. I really didnt know what I was donig when I built it. He
Read more…Can this be done on a 3 string? It's just such a nice song... from the movie Cross Roads 1986
There was a video that was high ligthed a while back....it was a guy singing the preacher blues I think....it was one of the first videos ever to be posted as a highlight...if someone could tell me what that video is...that would be great...thanks.
Read more…I am looking at making one, and wondering if anyone has built one. I was checking out kalimbamagic.com and I can buy the tines there, but I thought maybe some bicycle spokes might work, though they might be hard on the fingers when playing.
Any sugges
I know there are no rules here, but what is the best string to use on a D-Bow, one from bass guitar? or E from 'normal" guitar? or any other string??
Read more…I want to make a simple bridge, similar to hundreds I've seen on the site here. Basically, I want a small piece of 1/4" thick wood with a bolt or screw (head removed) sitting on top, but inside a recess.
My question is what is the best way to goug
Read more…Are we going to run into trouble with the new anti tobacco laws ( depending on the laws wording) by building and selling CBG's or DB's ? A lot of my DB's are bought by parents for their kids. My question is, the laws will effect even the advertising
Read more…Who likes to play in open E ? For me it's natural and easy to play songs - riffs in open E.
Has Anyone that same feeling ?
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this is the so-called '20 most ridiculous guitars ever'.
number three's a real hoot!
http://izismile.com/2009/06/01/20_most_ridiculous_guitars_ever_20_pics.html
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Hi, I've seen several boxes with small sound holes that look like open brass rivets. I don't know if I'm describing them right, but they are similar to the larger dobro screened holes, but smaller and without the screens. Does anyone know what thes
Read more…What is the best glue to use for nuts, assuming that sometime in the future, I would want to leave the option open to remove the nut (for any reason)? It seems like if the glue is too strong, than trying to remove the nut would result in pieces of n
Read more…anyone know how u could print off a fret position scale to just lay on top of fretboard to mark fret position, I have found a scale but there measuring distances like 2.735, must need a special ruler.
Read more…You chance to win the new "Moreland & Arbuckle" CD
Rules: All you have to do is send us a photo of one of your Cigar Box Guitars and we will create a special gallery for people to vote on there favorite CBG.
Email your photo along with name and ph
Read more…I have notices some CBG's with heels on the neck.
What is the purpose?
Do they or should they be on outside of box or go through for strength?
Do they screw on from inside?
Or are they just for looks?( they look great)
Any building tips ideas would h
Read more…Hey all,
Is there such a thing as a simple chord chart for a 3 string??? There is a chart like that available for virtually every other stringed instrument, so why not a CBG? Lotsa talented players out there, can you help?
Thanks, Sam
Read more…so i am wondering how to go about pulling off a scarf joint(i think that is what it is called) to give my headstock an angle do i need to use pins or some type of mechanical joint or do i just butt one piece against the other and glue... also what ki
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