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Tuning for a 2 CBG-Bass
I'm new to this (computer's) so hope i am doing this right. I have been a member of CBG for 5-6 months now, and have built several 3 stringers, a 4 string bass, and a uke.This is my first 2 stringer, called Macanudoa 61\4 in x 12 in box. The neck is
Read more…Deuces are Wild!
But from limitations, comes creativity! --Debbie Allen
'Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be free! --Simple Gifts
Joined the Nation back in Fall of 2016. 1st build was Spring 2016--a stick-on-top 3 stringer. But later had some kinda wierd
Read more…Coconut chugger
Hello, A new 2 string build. It has a very small sound, due to the small body. The neck is maple w/ a maple fret board (diatonic fretting) walnut markers, Paduk accents, oak plywood sound board. It feels awkward to play. I was used to another canjo c
Read more…2 Stringer options
Hi people,
I've build this basic fretless 2 stringer, but I'm having trouble getting new tunes out of it.
It's now tuned in E-e and it sounds ok, but I come down to the same tunes everytime I try something new.
I recorded it: naamloos.mp3
> Does any
Read more…Unusual little doubled 2 stringer...
My dad bought this unusual little doubled 2 stringer at a local gunshow in Idaho. The guy he bought it from didn't know anything about it. Looks kinda like an adapted Chinese folk guitar. There's a missing friction tuning pin, though on this particul
Read more…Suggestions for First Timers
Hello everyone!
I am brand new to cigar box guitar and really want to learn to play then build. My instant gravitation was to a 2-string, especially after watching Shane play a Chugger. I am open to any and all suggestions for how to get started.
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free cd
https://jerusalemmules.bandcamp.com/album/the-jerusalem-mule-plays-like-hell made this with a 3 stringed cookie tin banjo and now I am trying to give it away. Just put 0.00 in for price and its all yours. Hope you listen and maybe enjoy
Read more…J.P.Soars
Anyone any idea what strings and tuning J.P.Soars uses on his 2 stringer? He gets a great sound out of it.Check him out on YouTube,if you haven't already.....
Read more…String gauges
Hi y'all. Getting ready to build a pair of 2 stringers for my twin grandchildren. Can anyone recommend a good string gauge? I'm thinkin' the kids will probably beat on them pretty hard, at least until I can give them proper playing instructions. Jus
Read more…I would like to make a 2 string bass
I found an old electric bass and I would like to make a 2 string cigar box out of it. What do I need to do to it after I take it a part. What parts I can use and what strings would be best to use.
Read more…Great videos demonstrating 2 strings CBG
Post here if you have found others great videos :-)
Chris Ballew
With a forum dedicated to 2 strings guitars, I think the less we can do is to have a
whole thread dedicated to Chris Ballew :-)
I don't know if Chris Ballew already have an account on Cigar Box Nation, but what's
sure is there are a lot of fans here !
