Hi Folks,
I'm looking for a basic spec from which to build a Lowebow, but mainly:
what are the three pickups and how are they wired? Separate bass circuit and amp?
what gauge strings and height of action?
etc ... plus any other info you may think use
Read more…Hi does anyone have any advice on effects pedals for a CBG with piezo(I have a LPB1 preamp) I like the swampy kind of sound please tell me what you use thanks tinker
Read more…Hi Guys and Girls,
I have a new blog dedicated to building cigar box guitars and thought you might want to check it out and see what you think.
I’m adding my various projects on to it as I go along; the first project is a basic 3 string unfretted CBG
Morning all .i have decided to but a reverb peddle,can anyone recermend a cheap and cheerfull one.I shall never be playing infront of an audiance just fo rmy own pleasure.Cheers guys Mal (Hull)
Read more…Morning guys, I belong a couple of ukulele groups that meet once a fortnight,I got to thinking why coudn't this be done with cbg .Form a group in say yorkshire to meet ,not as reguler as our uke groups meet but more experianced guys could help old
Read more…a new build my son has recently finished ,3 string with pezio with nice romio and juliet box for sale. Message ne for good deal Mal(Hull)
Read more…Well, I've finally got around to another build. In 1960 I was building accoustic guitars from scratch using plywood packing cases and scrap wood. They sounded OK (I think) but I was only 13yrs old,and any guitar was great. Then I came across a Hofne
Read more…There is the slimmest chance I may be able to get down to box stock this year - so I have started looking at the accom situation .
Where is everyone else staying?
Has anyone found accom with parking near to the venue?
Thanks for your help
Ponkst
Read more…Does anyone know about Ben Prestage touring Europe this July? It's down on his calendar from 13th July-23rd July but no details. Anyone got an insider knowledge. After last year's boxstock I'd give my hind teeth to see him again.
Read more…I boat of e bay a really nice punch box of e bay untill i tried to drill two sound holes in it,it was mdf som my so made me a box using mahogany for the sides and back and spruce for the sound board. With my design and his cabinet making expertese a
Read more…Cant wait to get started playing, Ive got one battered old Cigarbox guitar which has seen better days but am waiting on one being built by Chickenbone John as we speak :-). I`ll have to make do playing blues harp and mountain dulcimer :-) patients wa
Read more…Blimey...a bit last minute, but after sending off my Jeremiah Weed guitar off to their promotion team yesterday, I've just had a 'phone call asking me to play at the Apple Cart Festival as part of the Jeremiah Weed promotion!!! Result...free day tic
Read more…Hi, My son has been staying with us after a long reacouperating,While he has been with us he has made some really nice cbg's,I thought I would just post a few pics before putting them on Ebay later tonight.Mal (Hull)
Read more…I've just recorded a few numbers and an interview with Rick Stuart for the Roots & Fusion show on Pure Radio, due to go out on Wednesday 20th June at 10.00pm.
It was recorded at Stockport Air Raid Shelters, which was in interesting place to record.
Read more…At long last I've had a delivery of the David Sutton book..and I'm very, very impressed. Published by the same publishers of "Hand Made Music Factory", but this is bigger (at 224 pages) and more wide ranging. As well as articles on making guitars, th
Read more…Hi I have made a lot of CBG s and want to sell some but have no idea what to charge any help would be great
Read more…Hi good people, I've been asked by a couple of people about doing some players' workshops, and I'm I've now organised something. If you fancy the idea of getting started, learning the basics or developing your playing, get in touch or post on here.
Read more…My son is going to make me a four string cbg,I have aquired a really nice punch box and now I am looking for a nice rock maple blank,has anyone any idea where might be able to buy one please.Mal (Hull)
Read more…Hi I Have just found out today about a blues festival taking plac in Beverly,East Yorkshire in October,A good place to put the cigar box guitar in the spot light in East Yorkshire. I actually belong a ukulele group at the Sun Inn Beverly that meet t
Read more…Hi I Have just found out today about a blues festival taking plac in Beverly,East Yorkshire in October,A good place to put the cigar box guitar in the spot light in East Yorkshire. I actually belong a ukulele group at the Sun Inn Beverly that meet t
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