Looking for some guidance in choosing a cigar box for building my first CBG. I have 2 padron 7000 boxes, a padron diplomatico, a Punch No.6T and a Holy Lance box. The 2 padron7000's don't have a latch on them. Will this be a problem when building? Is
Read more…Y'all have convinced me to try using hide glue for my first CBG. (Mainly from reading this thread: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/secretsofthecbgunderground/forum/topics/secret-simple-cbg-oyster-glue ) I'm even using unflavored gelatin instead o
Read more…I have the Honeydripper movie, and if anyone is interested, I could put together a video that contains only the outtakes that feature the guitar.
Read more…Most forums I have seen are divided into various subjects. Can the forum software do that? Do you think that is appropriate for our forum? If so, what would the subjects be? Another variation I have seen is the way it is now, with the latest activit
Read more…I could use some good swampy, back to basic, diamond in the rough CBG Delta Blues music this Xmas. I like the raunchy and slow, soulful stuff. Anybody have any recommendations for some good CDs?
Read more…Well, this oughtta be an easy one but I've been over to the chat room and tried to add a post but I can't find what to click on to get that post to stick... I've hit everything but the lottery and nuthin'... I'm sure it's easy once ya' know what to d
Read more…Check out the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwQVtO0epeM&feature=related There's a couple of these; nice sounding and nice looking!
Read more…Hi people ! Well, first, i'm french so excuse my english.. Here is the fact : i've just finished building my CBG, after something like a month and a half of work. The first picture joined to this thread is the global wiew of my guitare. But there i
Read more…Finishing up my second CBG and decided to add volume and tone controls. The problem is the volume only seems to work at between the 9 and 10 setting, anything less and ther is no amp sound. The tone while it seems to work is so subtle it is barely di
Read more…so what are you all putting your cigar box guitars in? i'd think something like a mandolin or banjo gig bag might work, but i really want to build some cases. anyone have any experience with this?
Read more…Hey, kinda new member here. wondering if anyone has any good ideas for soundhole covers, or something to dress em' up. I have a couple lathes and was considering turning my own, so I can turn several different diameters. I've used stewie mac screens,
Read more…Hey, folks... First of all, I've been a memebr now for, oh, 3 minutes so I figured that was plenty of time to jump right in and make a fool of myself... Some of you know me as "Bobert"... I ain't looked at all the members as yet but I know Ted Croc
Read more…Hello I have a question, I have taken apart an old quarter size electricbass guitar, and waswondering if icould use the pick up on my CGB. The Pickup looks like its actually 2 separate pickups, each with 4 pole pieces each, which have been wired in
Read more…On my NPR station right now. ("Whata you Know?" I guess that's actually PRI, not NPR)
Read more…I have been invited by Jeremy Butler, the host of "All Things Acoustic" on Alabama Public Radio to come on his show tonight from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Central Time to talk about "Songs Inside The Box" and share some music by artists in the document
Read more…Is there anyway that I can change my settings to make this look like a standard PHBB forum? Its really hard for me to convert to the standard layout for some reason.
Read more…I'm wondering how this cord stuff would work for putting grooves in nuts and bridges for your strings. Anyone ever tried it? http://mitchellsabrasives.com/osc/index.php?cPath=21
Read more…I'm new to CBG's....what are the pro's and con's of a 3 string vs. 4 string CBG?
Read more…I've been building a virtual drum set from found objects/homemade instruments this morning. Click here for details (Or in case that doesn't work the tinyurl is http://tinyurl.com/ddv894 ) Sound sample attached.
Read more…I see a lot of CBG shows going on in all kinds of places. So, I figure maybe it's time to have one in Leadbelly's old stompin' grounds. Any of you guys live close enough for a meet? I have access to practically every venue in town, and have 20 years
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