Groups

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…

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!

Playing tips, tabs, tunings and more.

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…

Everything about anything that's a three stringer

A gathering of the UK cbg clan.

So you built your CBG and now you need something to play on it, right? Well, if you're not completely musically inclined or can't read traditional music, tabs are your answer. If you're like me, you read tabs and…

Welcome. Thank you for joining my group. Please feel free to write and ask any musical questions you have about my lessons. Enjoy.

Take your cigar box guitar designs to the next level.  

Amps, amplification, effects, hackwiring and general mayhem.

Does your cigar box contain a jumping flea?

Here's where you find the bottom end!  Building cigar box basses, washtub basses and other rumblings.…

Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.

This group is opened to everyone that builds, plays or just likes the sound of a dulcimer. Both the strum and lap types, it`s all in the…

Tips, Tricks of the Trade and Secrets that (almost) no one is supposed to know about...Tell us your secrets!

A place to discuss one-string diddley bows, washtub basses, washboards and any other primitive instrument that may fall outside the Cigar Box realm.

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…

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!

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…

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.…

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.

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.

This forum is for sharing general building information that falls between "CBG building 101" and "Super advanced building"

A place to discuss, dream up and create Steampunk instruments.