Buying from CBN USA

Has anybody bought items from cbn and how. I tried but could not find Oz in the dropdown box. Trev

Aussie tuning pegs.

Where are you all getting your tuners from? I've been mostly getting them from china with mixed results. Some have been ok, some total junk and some haven't shown up at all. I don't mind paying a little extra if I know they are going to be decent. Th

Earthing

Hey guys. I've just finished my 2nd build. I put a p90 in. Sounded great in the dry run before finishing. So a couple of issues now i have it all back together. I earthed the strings via the tail piece to the out jack and now when I touch the strings

Info on bass builds

Hey guys. Ive had an enquiry about a bass cbg. Wheres the best place to educate myself?

Lite vs medium strings. Go!

Ok so im 3 strings and im gdg. Scale length 25.5". I'm using lite strings at the moment and I'm happy with the tension and sustain on the 2nd & 3rd, but the first string, tuned correctly, seems much looser and has got that buzz. I'm thinking a heavie

Buying my first CBG

I am buying a CBG and have been looking at the Black Diamond range, there are a few different prices for different ones but has anybody purchased one and what do people think? thank you.

A Simple Plan..

Hi Folks..I thought I would share the method I use to make my instruments..a simple plan...the rest is in your heads..shapes and sizes are endless...enjoy..

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Australian Hardwood Suppliers Who Are CBG Maker Friendly

Of late I'm struggling to find hardwood suppliers who are CBG maker friendly. If anyone knows any can you list them here.

Dog Bowl Resonator CBG

Hi Guys, I thought I'd try posting on this Aussie site. This guitar is my first CBG reso, although I have built full size Dobro and solid body Resonator guitars.

This is experimental as building is one thing, getting a good sound is another. I'm work

Australian woods....

anyone got any knowledge about australian woods to make boxes ?? wanna keep it local for a few builds..

Get Rooted - 14th September at The Royal Mail Goodna, Brisbane, Qld

Hey guys well it's all locked in. Australias first Box Guitar and Handmade instrument festival.

GET ROOTED

Exploring & Celebrating the Ingenuity of Handmade Instruments. Featuring:

Two Rivers Blues & Blue Skillet Rovers ~ Two busking stages

CIGAR BOXES

  g,day guys, does anyone know a good place in aus for good cigar boxes.?

DIYCBG KITS AVAILABLE

Hey Guys,

Just letting you know that I have kits available.

You can get to them HERE ON EBAY or send me a message.

The kits are complete including a suitable timber cigar box, frets, tuners, nut, saddle, bridge, position markers, strings, piezo, wire

Supplies

Alexanders Cigars on Toorak Rd (Melbourne) has a shelf of empty cigar boxes. $3 for a plain one, $4 if it has hardware. Most of the ones they had when I went in were pretty small.

ONE TIME LOW STARTING PRICE AUCTION ON EBAY - ONE DAY AUCTION - D.I.Y C.B.G KIT!!!

Hey Guys. I have listed a D.I.Y C.B.G kit on ebay for auction with a starting price that is 50% off!!! The auction has started and runs for 24 hours so get in quick for your chance to pick up a D.I.Y C.B.G Kit by M.J.S C.B.G at a massively reduced pr

D.I.Y C.B.G KITS BY M.J.S C.B.G

Hey guys, Getting a hold of a decent cigar box and all of the parts for a c.b.g build can be quite difficult and time consuming so why not save yourself the hassle and buy a complete kit from M.J.S C.B.G. Some tobacconists and other sellers are prici

"JUKE" Vintage style 3 string by M.J.S C.B.G for sale on Ebay

Hey Guys, Check out "JUKE" a traditional style vintage 3 string c.b.g built by M.J.S C.B.G

introducing "the black goldilocks" from the performers series by M.J.S C.B.G

Hey all, check these little babies out currently up for sale. One is a 4 stringer i have named the black goldilocks and she is from a new range of guitars called the performers series. She is a real beauty and is for the c.b.g enthusiast or serious p

Watch this Space

Hey Guys, here is a pic of a whole heap of "tonewood" I have just cut to length ready to be taken through the thicknesser. I will be cutting to size 3 and 4 string necks and fretboards. The timber is mainly New Guinea Rosewood, there is some mahogony

4 string & 3 string c.b.g's 4 sale on Ebay.

Hey Guys,