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Build a Cigar Box Guitar 101
1774 Members
Latest Activity: Nov 4
This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.
Keep in mind that new builders can find…
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Introduce Yourself!
1373 Members
Latest Activity: Oct 28
We wanna know who you are! Where ya from? What'cha buildin'? This is a place for new members to introduce themselves and old 'uns to show 'em around. I'm Shane & I run the Nation. I'm glad you're here. Come on in and tune up!
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How to Play Cigar Box Guitar
882 Members
Latest Activity: Jul 4
Playing tips, tabs, tunings and more.
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Pickups, Wiring & Electronics.
751 Members
Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2021
Here's a place to share ideas about magnetic and piezo pickups. Discuss wiring in volume and tone controls, the best options in output jacks, and more!
Remember that…
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How To Play Bottleneck Slide CBG with your host Keni Lee Burgess
538 Members
Latest Activity: May 23, 2014
Welcome. Thank you for joining my group. Please feel free to write and ask any musical questions you have about my lessons. Enjoy. -
Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building
534 Members
Latest Activity: Mar 22, 2020
Take your cigar box guitar designs to the next level.
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Guitar Amps: Making & Modding
481 Members
Latest Activity: Aug 16, 2020
Amps, amplification, effects, hackwiring and general mayhem.
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Cigar Box Ukulele
424 Members
Latest Activity: Feb 2, 2021
Does your cigar box contain a jumping flea?
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Cigar Box Basses
406 Members
Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2021
Here's where you find the bottom end! Building cigar box basses, washtub basses and other rumblings.…
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Low Budget Land
390 Members
Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2021
Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.
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DULCIWORLD: Dulcimers & Strummers
387 Members
Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2021
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Secrets of the CBG Underground
347 Members
Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2021
Tips, Tricks of the Trade and Secrets that (almost) no one is supposed to know about...Tell us your secrets!
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Diddley Bows
342 Members
Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2021
A place to discuss one-string diddley bows, washtub basses, washboards and any other primitive instrument that may fall outside the Cigar Box realm.
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For Sale or Swap
336 Members
Latest Activity: Dec 20, 2019
A place to buy, sell, trade cigar box guitars and other related gear.
Keep in mind that you can find most everything you need (and then some!) over at…
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The Beginners Club
320 Members
Latest Activity: Jul 3, 2021
A club for beginners who are building for the first time and need some support from each other as well as experienced builders who are willing to teach newbies the ropes. Welcome! -
Radios turned Guitar Amps
292 Members
Latest Activity: Apr 16, 2021
This is the group for Lo-Watt Rock & Blues.
Here is the place to post photos and information on how to convert vintage electronics into awesome sounding and really cool guitar amps.
there are several directions you can go in this…
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Homemade Tools, & Jigs
277 Members
Latest Activity: Jul 2
Every cigar box guitar builder eventually makes their own unique setup in order to make things easier or make the guitars better. Let's see your favorite tools and jigs, whether homemade or store bought.…
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C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply
261 Members
Latest Activity: Feb 24, 2021
C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply is your one-stop shop for the parts and accessories you need for building and playing Cigar Box Guitars and other hand-made instruments (and even store-bought ones!). This group is the place for product links and updates. -
Cigar Box Nation Recording Studio
260 Members
Latest Activity: Feb 6, 2018
An experimental recording collective where members of the Nation can collaborate on music with other members. Please start a new discussion for each new song.
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Intermediate building tips and tricks forum
257 Members
Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2021
This forum is for sharing general building information that falls between "CBG building 101" and "Super advanced building" -
Steampunk Collective
257 Members
Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2020
A place to discuss, dream up and create Steampunk instruments. -
Can Jo Consortium
253 Members
Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2021
The simplest little resonator instrument of all. Please add links to plans, photos of your canjos and ideas you've found that make the most of this diminutive instrument.(The image is a temporary placeholder, I'll replace it any day now!)