Posted by Phil Thomas on October 18, 2013 at 11:02am
Hi everyone.
Glad to be here. I am Phil Thomas from Penarth, near Cardiff in South Wales, UK. Approaching 60 years of age of which 45 have been as a musician, singer and storyteller performing all over the world. Now in semi retirement I work part time on a variety of arts and music projects. By academic persuasion I am an ethnomusicologist. In the summer of 2012 I spent six weeks in the USA on a research fellowship where I met a CBG busker in New Orleans. From then on I was pretty much ruined. When I got back to Wales I began following CBG nation and in summer 2013 I found the time to start building. Four completed so far (I am developing an unhealthy obsession with one-stringers). I will post some pics and videos and would welcome comments and suggestions. I would be pleased to hear of other players and builders in Wales (there don't seem to be too many...but maybe I'm wrong). I would love the chance to share some gigs Or just jam.
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I too am obsessed with cigar box guitars of all kinds. I love hearing people play them and how they are made. I haven't thought of making my own because there are some many good builders how there. I live in Denver and yet to find anyone who is interested in discussing CBG's in Denver CO.
Mike Strehlow > Ramon R MorenoOctober 18, 2013 at 1:40pm
Hi Ramone. Be sure to look around Cigar Box Nation, especially the groups. You will find lots of information about CBG's. The most important thing is, if you want to build one, there are no rules. Do it however you want. Also remember that your first one will be a learning experience and that's great. Be sure to post pictures if you do so we can all enjoy them.
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I too am obsessed with cigar box guitars of all kinds. I love hearing people play them and how they are made. I haven't thought of making my own because there are some many good builders how there. I live in Denver and yet to find anyone who is interested in discussing CBG's in Denver CO.
Hi Ramone. Be sure to look around Cigar Box Nation, especially the groups. You will find lots of information about CBG's. The most important thing is, if you want to build one, there are no rules. Do it however you want. Also remember that your first one will be a learning experience and that's great. Be sure to post pictures if you do so we can all enjoy them.
Welcome Phil! Send your pictures and videos along so we can see what you've been up to.