#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!

Chad Arterburn's Discussions (2)

View

Discussions Replied To (1)

Replies

Latest Activity

"I have alot of the if you can give me some numbers i can see if i have them--- i hav…"

Chad Arterburn replied Dec 3, 2012 to amp/radio tubes

2

Dec 3, 2012
Reply by Chad Arterburn

Welcome to
Cigar Box Nation

Sign Up
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.

Discussion Forum

BEAUTIFUL Crumbley Caster for sale

Started by Brad B. Last reply by Brad B Aug 18, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Copper Resonator Cones

Started by Trevor Saint. Last reply by Trevor Saint May 12, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes

US boxes wanted please - earn some money!

Started by Roosterman. Last reply by Habanera Hal Apr 12, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Sale/Trade Printed Wood Veneer Fret Boards

Started by Dennis Brooker Apr 9, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Wanted Box...

Started by Reeds Taylor. Last reply by Reeds Taylor Feb 24, 2014. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Mojobone Works .... custom bone - wood creations

Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Jason Feb 5, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes

COMPLETE BOOK ON MAKIN' THE CBG = www.gittyman.com

Started by mordacai bondurant Jan 4, 2014. 0 Replies 1 Like

Effects pedals for all you niose junkies!!!

Started by Steve Dyer Mar 27, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes

For sale: four (4) string, fretted, electric-acoustic, cigar box guitar, steam punk style, JFR cigar box

Started by KK Dirty Money Mar 25, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes

For sale: four (4) string, fretted, electric-acoustic, cigar box guitar, steam punk style, JFR cigar box

Started by KK Dirty Money Mar 25, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Custom cbg slides now available!

Started by Steve Dyer. Last reply by Dave Lynas Mar 23, 2013. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Harmonica for amp

Started by Cory Mar 5, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Trade a CBG for a looping pedal?

Started by Dan Sleep Jan 21, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes

mandocello for sale

Started by Harrison Withers Jan 20, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes

amp/radio tubes

Started by Chad Arterburn. Last reply by Chad Arterburn Dec 3, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Needed - Pick Guard Material

Started by Habanera Hal Jun 13, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Resonator 3/4 string FOR SALE

Started by JUJU Apr 9, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like

Collecting Cigar Bands & Tubes - Help ?

Started by James Boutilier. Last reply by mike anderson Blues Box Guitars Aug 15, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Looking to buy or trade for Cabrillas box or two.

Started by SlowHound. Last reply by Richard G Caudill Aug 10, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Frets

Started by Rob. Last reply by swampapple slim Aug 8, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes

View All

Blog Posts

I'll be fashionable this summer =)

Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like

Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)

Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes

.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•¨•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)

Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like

Latest Activity

T-Gripped liked Ghostbuttons's photo

Four projects

1 minute ago

T-Gripped commented on Crazed Fandango's photo

Frethound 4 String

"Cool shot with those wildflowers in the background and your wonderful instrument leaning against…"

4 minutes ago

T-Gripped liked Randy S. Bretz's photo

Off the Bench !

5 minutes ago

T-Gripped commented on Randy S. Bretz's photo

Off the Bench !

"Yowzers! Awesome!!"

6 minutes ago

BrianQ. liked Randy S. Bretz's photo

Off the Bench !

12 minutes ago

BrianQ. replied to J. D. Woods's discussion Are metal frets necessary?

"A 3 string slider is fretless, but the higher action will take more pressure to fret notes without…"

14 minutes ago

J. D. Woods posted a discussion

Are metal frets necessary?

Hey there fellow CBN plunkers, strummers and sliders,I'm getting ready to construct a 3-string…See More

29 minutes ago

2 Comments 0 Likes

Glenn Kaiser commented on Glenn Kaiser's video

GK less Paul Diddley Bow

"Thx Doug, truly fun to create and use. Plugged into a stomp box, then amp, truly amazing little…"

2 hours ago

Glenn Kaiser commented on Glenn Kaiser's photo

Less Paul by GK

"Thanks Doug, a joy to build. I'll play it tomorrow night in a show. -Glenn"

2 hours ago

Doug Thorsvik commented on Randy S. Bretz's photo

Off the Bench !

"Truly amazing Randy! A stunning build. Craftsmanship at its finest…"

3 hours ago

Doug Thorsvik commented on A.D.EKER's video

Up the Hill A D Eker 2024

"I’m with Kale; the shaker sound nicely offsets the guitar groove… Cool Andries!"

4 hours ago

Doug Thorsvik commented on Glenn Kaiser's video

GK less Paul Diddley Bow

"Love that outside the box thinking! Less Paul, more Glenn! You are having way too much fun…"

4 hours ago

RSS

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Add a Panel-Mount Gain to a C. B. Gitty Amp Board

Cigar Box Guitar Building Tip: Neck Reinforcement with Humbuckers

A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Make a Straight Headstock

Cigar Box Ukulele Kit Assembly Guide

Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building guide by Joshua Gayou

“Open A” AEA Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open E” EBE Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open D” DAD Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open G” GDG Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

Diatonic (Dulcimer-Style) Fretting – What it is, How and Why to Use It

More…

Events

Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)

May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes

Music

© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Powered by

Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service

Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Cigar Box Nation.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Sign in to chat!

Scroll \uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->