I'm Grant from Galloway Ohio which is a rural area just outside of Columbus or as I like to call it the capitol cow town lol, I've had a burning love of music for as long as I can remember especially the iconic stuff from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. I
Read more…hello i just joined since i am working on building my first cbg, i been interested in them for some time now and watch a few videos on youtube.
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Hi Cigar Box Nation Group,
I see members from all around including Toronto. My name is Rick Washbrook. I really like the site and the information. If the the players are looking for cool tuners I found a great place that makes them
Read more…Cheers and Happy New Year from just outside Toronto, Canada. Well with 1 1/2 builds under my substantial belt I am wondering a bit more about the electronics for them. Piezos are easy and I have been using them so far but I am wondering why so many o
Read more…I'm quite new here in the cigar box nation.
I'm not American or English but Dutch, so my English isn't all that good.
I'm a 46 year old divorced lowender and since playing 6-strings is nothing for me with my big hands and thick fingers, i'll stick to
Hey everyone! Just like to introduce myself. I'm mike and i currently reside in Knoxville,Tn. Ive only just recently caught the bug and finished my first build despite lacking the ability to play ☺ haha. Looking forward to learning all tips and trick
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I'm an American guitar maker and I live in Japan full time. I had been wanting to make some instruments that were not formal guitars, and have had guitar maker friends put together cigar box banjos in the past and I took inspiration
Read more…Hello all! Longtime lurker, first time poster here. I don't know why it took me so long to join, but better late than never, right?
So, a little about me. I was stumbling around YouTube a few years ago and saw a crazy contraption called a cigar
Read more…Hi Cigarnationers...
Joined just today, been thinking about building my own license plate cigar box guitar for some time. Have decided on a 3 string, interested in other suggestions particularly around the pickup to use.
I'm a steel string acoustic s
Read more…Hey! I'm Holly, and I'm brand new to the world of cigar box guitars!
Been playing various instruments for years and I'm currently building a Les Paul copy from a kit, which so far has been fun, but very, very, almost obnoxiously easy, and aside from
Read more…Hello all, so glad I found CBN, very informative and inspiring site.
Back in September I was shopping on Ebay, for what I don't remember, but saw a cigar box guitar for $250. I thought "wow, that's cool!" and after hemming and hawing over it for abou
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I'm play drums but always wanted to build a CBG. I'm totally a beginner with this haven't done any woodwork since school. I've been getting together some basic stuff...got me some mahogany wood, a Cohiba box and gradually getting a few tools
Read more…Hi all. I am brand new to CBG but have spent many years (unsuccessfully) trying to play 6 string guitar. Always had a passion for the blues and after having a minor stroke I could not fret any more. Then along comes CBG and slide, Ureka So Here we go
Read more…Hello everybody, I'm Bob and live in the UK.
I am not (unfortunately) musically minded but have for a long time wished I could play an instrument. I was introduced to CBG by happy accident. A customer wanted a coffin shaped box making. Unbeknown to
Read more…Hi, I'm Scott. I've half heartedly tried learning to play a few instruments over the year, most recently a ukulele. I figured with four strings, one per finger, I'd finally get it. I learned a few chords but never really got the hang of it.
I ran
Read more…Recently joined after almost finishing my first build 3 stringer. My problem is short fingers which makes barr chords very difficult on standard 6 string instruments. I've built this 3 string from scrap and reclaimed materials, the neck came from a c
Read more…hi ya'll i aint been on here in an age as i been doing a lot of honey do's so i thought i would drop in and say hey.
Read more…hi ya'll i aint been on here in an age as i been doing a lot of honey do's so i thought i would drop in and say hey.
Read more…Accidentally sent a message to group, sorry should have put it here. Thanks for letting me join guys. Looking forward to getting my first CBG. I'm having one made by a uk maker, couldn't really buy off the peg as I need a left hander. Used to play 6
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I am Arthur from North Idaho. I am a musician of Native Style Flutes for many years. I like to play the bass style flutes a lot. I first started playing handmade flutes in 1974. I have been wanting for awhile to play another instrument. Ran
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