I own a 6 string and suck at it. I love to play harmonica and have played with friends for years. I have even played a few events. One of my dearest friends mademe a cigarbox guitar. I made a few rifs on it and its fun. I am here to get a litttle bet
Read more…Is ther a certain angle the head should be to the neck? I'm doing 15' and it looks about right to me, but me doesn't know a whole lot about these things. I'm working on a ukulele.
Read more…How y'all doin? I've recently gotten it into my head to try my hand at building a cigar box guitar and I had a few questions I would like to ask. I've been slowly getting things together for my first build and I am stuck in 3 critical places. 1st- N
Read more…Hi Folks My name is Tam I live in Scotland. I got interested in CBG's after seeing them on youtube, since then I have built 2 Strummers, 2 3 string CBG's, also a Mandolin and Fiddle. I am now making a 4 sring CBG, hope to have it done for tomorrow.
Read more…Any thoughts on mounting a magnetic (std electric guitar) pickup under the 1/4" wood lid (COHOBA box)? Better to cut a hold and mount exposed? I would really hate to mess the logo up unnecessarily. Thanks.
Read more…Hey everyone, I just wanted the "nation's" general opinion/tips about how you all play your guitars. What I mean is that I'm right handed when I play and I use my right hand to hold my pick and strum/etc. And I'm quite curious as to how you all use
Read more…Just floating a trial balloon, here . . . . Finger Lakes Fest number 1 was a magical (but poorly attended) event last October in beautiful Canandaigua, NY. it was part of the local downtown business groups' Fall festival. We had a great time meeting
Read more…I've been going to a blues jam recently.
Last time I was there, I was trying to do some songs on the Cyclops (which is in open D), but they'd stuck me with a keyboard player who doesn't listen worth a damn and can only play in C anyway, lol. Total t
For you experienced builders out there. I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to actually get to the point of being able to sell our builds? I know how to get the job done as far as building, but I'm a total idiot after that. Advise Pleeeeee
Read more…I recently purchased a couple of piezo buzzers from Radio shack. I've taken the buzzer out of it's black case. The only kind I could find has the "circuit board" attached to the piezo with 3 very thin wires. How do I seperate the piezo from the board
Read more…Hello All, I got a somewhat garbled phone message a couple of weeks ago from a Patrick Hotz? I'm not sure of the last name. Anyway, he said he made "box banjos" and was looking for some pegs for them. The phone number he gave is in Portland OR, and
Read more…When making a cbg what is the recommended distance from the bridge to the nut? Is there standard and if so what are the consequences if the distance is longer/shorter? I'm going to alter my first build and make some fret with long finishing nails. I
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Read more…I am making a CBG with this Rocky Patel box. I was thinking of giving it a light rubbing with some 0000 steel wool, then giving it a coat or two of gloss urethane to make it look purty. I am worried that if I spray anything on the label, it will soa
Read more…Wow! I just have to say, I was blown away at the comraddery among fellow cigar box enthusiests that I witnessed yesterday in Huntsville. It was great to see so many like minded people mingling and having a great time hanging out together. Being a new
Read more…Any suggestions on how to ship a CBG? I have no idea how to pack it to ensure it doesn't get destroyed, what kind of box, and which carrier to use. Thanks
Read more…my friend wants me to build his father a cbg resophonic lap slide.having hard time finding pre made cones and such and for the price & knowledge would like to make it.any suggestions on how to pull this off and still have a good sounding cbg dobro?
Read more…well here we are again, another long neck week end.I'm heading out too my shop, gona do a little necking.Get it? necking! ha,ha,ha!Whats every body got on?let me know! Terry The TBONE
Read more…I was trying to make a laminated neck that is made from three 1/4 inch pieces of wood. Two of them are red oak, and the one in the middle is going to be poplar. So, when it is done, the lighter poplar will be sandwiched in between two pieces of darke
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