Does anyone know if there are any groups or get-togethers in this vast area of Ontario?
There's lots of stuff on line but just wondering about real people get-togethers to share ideas etc.
The ukulele world has us beat.
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good to see there is a Canadian CBG. I know you can buy full kits for 2 string G-Bass but I do not want a kit I like building my cigar box guitars from scratch. So I was wondering if anyone has plans for a 2 string G-Bass or know where I
Read more…My question is straight forward for any of you that do market places or shows to sell your guitars. How many guitars do you bring with you to do a show? Thanks for all who answer.
Read more…The Canadian govt plans to pass legislation requiring plain packaging of cigarettes and cigars. To come in effect about May 2019
THIS MEANS NO MORE FANCY COLOURFUL CIGAR BOXES AT YOUR LOCAL CIGAR STORE.
If the cigar stores even survive.
Read the foll
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Just got started making and just finished my first CBG.
My Wife works at Lee Valley and they have a workshop on making CBG's
A little too expensive for me so I decided to try on my own.
A few pitfalls and mistakes, but I managed to turn one ou
Read more…Marc here chiming in from St Albert, Alberta, I have been member of this group for a little while but I don't think I properly introduced myself. So here is the Seinfeld version of my life so far: born and raised in Saguenay, Québec,yaddi,yadda, spen
I recently completed building a stick travel electric ukulele with some parts from C B Gitty. A cigar box ukulele may be in my future. In the meantime I will explore this group. Regards, Bill
Read more…I have a dozen wood boxes for sale I live in Mississauga. Can deliver if local. Call 647-668-1154 or email elissa_mcphaiel@hotmail.com
Read more…I had no idea there a Canadian branch of CBN. I'm happy to be part of this group as well. Nice to meet you.
Read more…Nice to see a canuk corner. I live and make various sizes of sawdust here in Osoyoos, BC.
Been building CBG's for about a year, maybe two. Been playing with small body guitars as well. Made a few of those now but I do like the CBG's better. Bu
Read more…This particular festival features an Artists Village with a juried selection process. Once you are approved, you are given a 10x10 pop-up booth and free access for yourself and an assistant. In return they simply ask for a donation for their silent a
Read more…My name is Mark Noel and i have just begun my CBG journey. I am in the middle of my first fretless build and can't wait to finish so i can hone my slide chops on her.
I see they have quite a few festivals organized in the US for CBG's and would love
Read more…Ready to finish up my current CBG and pausing because it's still too cold to work in the garage to apply stains and varathane on the neck. Doing so in the basement right now not an option a) might blow me up b) would smell up the house. I will add th
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I am looking to step up my game a bit and have started integrating a separate fretboard into my last three builds. It has helped immensely to straighten the neck and it also improves the action at the same time. Win-Win!!
But... finding app
This is where you can share info
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Hey guys - This is from the Bean Blossom Blues Fest - I am waiting to see if anyone videoed Rollin and Tumblin' which I do with my CBG. This is the Cabin 12 Jammers - made up from just about anybody who wants to get up there!!! And sort of shows you
Read more…First, to any Leafs fans out there...so sorry. What a bummer.
So, I've been working on some new mag pickups since receiving a care package of magnets from Don Goguen of the Nation.
I have two pairs wound, wax potted, and ready to go.
Send me a messag
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