is it just me or has anyone else noticed that if you post a picture to a discussion page or another members profile page it gets elongated ! anyone know why this is ??
Read more…I have been offered the use of a small 15ft x 10ft empty workshop,and would welcome your input/ideas on how to equip it on a limited budget.what (with hindsight) would your priorities be, what could you just not do without, and what is really just an
Read more…I'm really interested in hearing CBG players who can play, say, rock and roll or heavy metal. I hear a lot of blues, and I LOVE the blues. But I'd like to hear a greater variety of music. Maybe there's some already out there. I know I've been impress
Read more…Hey guys. I started building guitars about a year and a half ago. Before that, I had no experience with instruments whatsoever. I'm including two pictures. One is the first guitar I ever made and the other is the most recent guitar that I've made.
Read more…hello, first post. i have just started my first cigar box guitar, but i have a problem. does any one know where i can get a suitable cigar box in the uk? i am struggling to find one. if not, can the box be made? if so what out of? thanks for your tim
Read more…I want to try my hand at a cigar box guitar. I have a box that's- 8.5" X 6.0" X 1.5" is this too small? I'd like a 25" scale is that too long? I see some folks are using 22" scale-what is common scale? Also- what is neck dimension for 4 string guitar
Read more…I am building a pizza house and going with a Blues Music theme. I'd love to have a few of these amazing guitars on the walls but am not sure where to get them. If anyone has a few for sale, please email with photos and prices: gerardrobertson@hotmail
Read more…Sure lots of us have had this problem at some point. Iv just got hold of a little 30W amp for the next project, but almost every knob on it crackles loudly when adjusting the settings... I guess its just dirt in the pots. Iv heard the 'quick spray
Read more…I am new to CBG and am looking to buy a Cigar Box Style strumstick (dulcimer fret 3 string) Is anyone selling one for under $100??? Please let me know or send pic if you have one you would like to get rid of. Thanks!!!! Eric
Read more…I've been building and selling CBG's for a few months now. But I've been using the "A","D" and "G" strings and its fine. But I'm finding that I want a bit more "twang" in my sound. So my question is, should I try using "D","G" "B"? or what should I t
Read more…Hello, I have posted a pdf with pictures and discussion on how to make a cigar box ukulele. Please check http://www.carolinafiddle.com/boxfiddles.htm and go down the page to the "How to make a cigar box ukulele" link. I will be happy to answer questi
Read more…I don't remember what I was lookin for when I saw a picture of a CBG and lost my grip on normalcy. I just know I was bitten and smitten and will never go back. I am still amazed at the new members who continue to sign up and remind me that I am not t
Read more…Would regular square keystock 1-1/2 or 2 inches work for the nuts and bridges on a CBG? I figure a lot of people use old bolts, so keystock wouldn't be any different. You would just have to cut your slots with the keystock where bolts are pre slotted
Read more…Is soddering a must? Can I just tape the wires together or use wire nuts? Keep in mind I have no idea what I'm actually talking about. This may be a very stupid question.
Read more…I just bought my first guitar amp, used of course. 50 bucks.. It's a "Holmes Tech 40R" there isn't much info on these other then either people loved these or they were built from 1985-1987... Anyone heard of these... It does sound nice and bought it
Read more…hi guys im brand new to this site and want to build a 3 string cbg. im finding it really hard to find a decent sized box and wondered if any body sells them through this website or knows of anywhere i could find one?
Read more…Hi gang, I'm really new to this fun spot and hobby. I was wondering what folks are using for fret saws? Has anyone tried the Great Neck PM12L which looks like it would be perfect and it is only $7.99 at Andersons here in town. How about what folks ar
Read more…I have read that acoustic strings are recommended. Does anyone use electric strings? If so what gauge? I mainly play electric guitar and I have some extra sets laying around. Sets of electric 9's 10's and 12's. Would any of these work ok or do I have
Read more…I stumbled across this how-to the other day. I thought somebody might find it interesting. Sure looks cool. http://www.instructables.com/id/Scallop-Your-Guitar-Standard-Scallop-Frets-14-21/
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