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Hi all just picked up a cigar box and three foot of 1x2 hardwood to start my first CBG will keep you updated with progress regards Martin from England
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I need to work out a few issues before I start my second cbg.
Hi yall, I finished building my first cbg this past weekend. Although I learned and wished I would have done some things differently, it turned out better than expected. The main thing I need to remember for my second is to not over work it. I also n
Read more…Check out these babies!
... Its not voices in your head.
I've always told my [computer] users that the only time a computer acts "weird" is when it levitates. Of course there are other weird things that can happen every day. Take this morning for instance. I was reworking one of my [CBGs], had put everyth
Read more…How I got into guitar making
You guys want to read a cool story about the how and why? http://smokehouseguitars.com/blognewsroll/?p=849 Hope you enjoy. Josh
Read more…Beginner CBG HELP!
So im just getting into cigar box guitars and ive been told by many people to go to this website, hopefully i can get some help...a friend of mine just got ahold of 6 cigar box's for me, so i went down to home depo today an bought three "3 foot, 1x2
Read more…rolling off some high tones
I want to roll off some of the highs in one of my CBGs. I have 1 Meg. Vol. pot and no tone pot in the circuit. Can I put a Cap between the positive and negative lead of the piezo. If so, I will try different ones till I get the sound I am wanting.
Read more…Pizeo not at store
Cant find 273-073 pizeo at local stores. Can I use one of their other models?
Read more…Pick up wire
You have to understand one thing, I am the type of guy that knows if there is something that I can not obtain at that time...then I use what I have. Well, I have been trying that, and so far, no good results except for some wasted time and a huge mes
Read more…Found this awesome band
I found this awesome band on youtube, they are called Blues Culture....they are only 3 guys. No CBG's in the mix, but the drummer plays a cajon. He is awesome.
Read more…Has anyone used this pick up?
This pick up is available on Ebay all the time. I wouldnt dream of replacing any of my guitars pups with it but I was thinking it might make a decent CBG pick up. "Copper Coil Magnetic Acoustic PickUp Guitar 20Hz- 20KHz" comes with pretty much everyt
Read more…Boxes anyone....
I am heraing that the UK guys have a hard time finding boxes. So I have a few local shops here and I am willing to buy the boxes and ship them to you if you cover all the costs. I am not going to hunt and dig through a tun just for one kind but I kno
Read more…Bridge pens
I want to make a guitar with end pins to hold the strings. The problem is I haven't been able to figure how they work. How do you attach the guitar string? I want to turn some trying corian.
Read more…Where I am.........
Just wanted to throw out a update on my playing, building, etc.........Well, I have messed around with a few diddley bow tunes. Nothing too deep....but just fun. I have not been building anything or plan on building anything anywhere in the near futu
Read more…Dang I am hooked
I dont know about you all but I am just hooked and going nuts with these dang CBG. I even have got two other people into it and they are building now. I am now looking for stuff everywhere I go. I am now looking at local shops and junk now is startin
Read more…Where's all the HOT cbg ladies?!?!?!
Just kidding, I have a hot little tamale at home that keeps me happy. It's funny, though. Every so often I'll catch a posting or a photo on here of a quite attractive female member and I find it a little jarring. I'm completely used to seeing the gu
Read more…Swap a CBG for a surface to air missile launcher....
Hi, do any of you Vietnam/Iraq vets happen to have a surface to air missile launcher lying around in the garage/cellar? I`d be happy to swap you for a nice 3 or 4 string CBG. The reason is that there is a really horrible police helicopter flying aro
Read more…Romeo Y Julieta
If any of you out there ever enjoy an occasional cigar I though you might be interested in this. They are offering a 4-pack sampler for $7.95 (That's $5 for the cigars and $2.95 for shipping). Its a pretty good deal but be advised that it'll take 6-8
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