Whoever is bidding on these, if you win maybe we could talk about trading for one. I want one of these boxes someday but not eight! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=190317819754
Read more…So, I got started on my cbg today: begining with making the box. I had some poplar for the sides and ply for top and bottom. I just had a guess at size and thought "oh, 12" by 18" seems like a good size... Now, if I want a scale length on 25.5" I ne
Read more…Ok, I am finishing my first electric cbg and I like the sound of the blues. Which would be the best strings to use for the blues. One person told me to use the E A D strings tunes to DAD or tuned up to GDG. I am jsut in the learning stages so I need
Read more…I just found this cat and all I can say is WOW... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeMRIu43qjg&feature=related just wondered if any one has ever seen him an also if he has ever used a CBG..
Read more…I have finished my fiddle-gurdy, unless I decide to put frets on. It looks crude but sounds ok.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320389393541 just won these on the bay hope they will be ok. im going to start a project up with my best mate who is a great guitar player. i cant play for doo doo but i love old blues and slide gui
Read more…should i sand or leave the box natural? if i sand it i don't want to scuff away the printing on the box. if so should all sides of the box be sanded, and with what type of sandpaper? also what should be put on the box, a clear coat, lacquer, stain, e
Read more…thought I'd document my first shot at making a 3 string slide... Video here http://vimeo.com/5783739
Read more…Okay folks- I've seen yall do the resonator facing up, down and none at all... Which in your opinion- and experience- gives the " best" sound? ...and is there such a thing as using too heavy a material for cone and/ or cover???? Damn these newby's ar
Read more…I am beginning to build my very first Cigar Box guitar. I have almost all of the materials gathered but I have a few questions before I start building. I know the world of CBG making seems to be anthing goes as long as the end result is a playable de
Read more…Thoughts? Lacquer/shellac is hear is more traditional. Tho I've been using PolyU for a while now. Any preferences? -Wes
Read more…I stopped making CBG's back in December because I was having problems with my car after it caught on fire and didn't have the time to spend making decent cbg's. Now I'm back. I forgot how fun it is to hold this beautiful simple instrument. I would li
Read more…Our host of the Joker Cigar Box Cigar Podcast is missing from our members list. His website appears to be hacked. I emailed him directly but I haven't heard a thing from him. Anyone know what has happened? Tim
Read more…Keep it clean gents if you can! lol So heres the problem - Iv built a reso and Im sticking a piezo (well, 2, daisy-chained together) in it. I encased them both in wood, got the silicone out to stick the to the underside of the cone (biscuit tin lid)
Read more…today I purchased a punch box, a padron box and a alec bradley box... all for $5.
Read more…I saw a pic or a post on here were someone used a picture hanger or plate hanger, or something like that for a tailpiece. I have looked but can't find it. Does anyone know what I am talking about? I am looking for something kind of nice to use for
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Hi all- Wondering if anyone has a plan/sketch/ photos of how to build a resonator-style cigbox? Thanks yall! kp- Melbourne, Fla
Read more…I want to make, buy, or scrounge a box around 8"x11"x4 to make a fiddle-gurdy. Is it possible to get the wood that cigar boxes are made from in sheets? Or maybe boxes already made, Darren Dukes recommended wine boxes. I am not sure where to get such
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