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  • Sell Those Puppies!

    Sell Those Puppies!

    169 members Latest Activity: Mar 19

    A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build.  Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't.  Where do you…

  • Piezos From Outer Space!!!

    Piezos From Outer Space!!!

    32 members Latest Activity: Jul 16, 2021

    The simple Piezo Disc pickup is one of the most underrated sound devices.  Sure,…

  • Homemade Dobros

    Homemade Dobros

    48 members Latest Activity: Mar 13, 2023

    "It don't mean a thang, if it ain't got that clang!!!"

    We're discussing homemade dobro ideas.  From dog bowls to paint can lids and…

  • Homemade Guitars

    Homemade Guitars

    64 members Latest Activity: Feb 26

    This is the group for homemade instruments that venture out from the standard cigar box guitar.

    Post photos of your oil can guitars,…

  • Cigar Box Ukulele

    Cigar Box Ukulele

    423 members Latest Activity: Nov 29, 2023 Does your cigar box contain a jumping flea?

  • Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building

    Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building

    532 members Latest Activity: Mar 5, 2022 Here's where the freaks hang out. Get the inside scoop on wild cigar box guitar designs, advancements and experiments. Not for the timid builder!

  • Radios turned Guitar Amps

    Radios turned Guitar Amps

    291 members Latest Activity: Jul 3, 2023

    This is the group for Lo-Watt Rock & Blues.

    Here is the place to post photos and information on how to convert vintage electronics into…

  • California CBGs

    California CBGs

    60 members Latest Activity: Jun 21, 2023 Group designated for CBG builders, players, enthusiasts to network and inform of upcoming events, shows, and building supply locations in California.…

  • Skeesix CBG Pickups

    Skeesix CBG Pickups

    103 members Latest Activity: Jul 22, 2021

    Pickups, pickups, pickups! Skeesix CBG pickups, magnetic, piezo, magnets, wire, bobbins, winding, winders, installation, single coils, humbuckers,…

  • CBG Tabs

    CBG Tabs

    603 members Latest Activity: Feb 18 So you built your CBG and now you need something to play on it, right? Well, if you're not completely musically inclined or can't read traditional…

  • Recycling Centre

    Recycling Centre

    128 members Latest Activity: Apr 21, 2021 CBGs by nature involve recycling old boxes. Here is a place to share all your ideas about recycling everyday objects into guitar parts. Eye bolt…

  • Introduce Yourself!

    Introduce Yourself!

    1371 members Latest Activity: Apr 17 We wanna know who you are! Where ya from? What'cha buildin'? This is a place for new members to introduce themselves and old 'uns to show 'em…

  • Scale Lengths, etc.

    Scale Lengths, etc.

    250 members Latest Activity: Feb 7, 2022 This group is designed as a resource for all things related to scale lengths, string gauges, etc.

  • unusual guitar designs

    unusual guitar designs

    171 members Latest Activity: Jan 18, 2019 bring us your most unusual builds that you think is not average so we can say yes that is different.

  • Three string guitars

    Three string guitars

    669 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022

    Everything about anything that's a three stringer

  • How loud can we make it?

    How loud can we make it?

    228 members Latest Activity: Dec 2, 2020 bring on the home made resonators. tips tricks plans and songs.

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Song lyrics for Steve's new song

Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 10 hours ago. 4 Replies

AI Search Query - Curious Answer

Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by A.D.EKER yesterday. 4 Replies

UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's

Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango on Tuesday. 4 Replies

Are metal frets necessary?

Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods on Saturday. 7 Replies

Busking Songs...

Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies

Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design

Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies

crossover guitar.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies

Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies

Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?

Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies

just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply

VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.

Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply

Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies

No Harmonics

Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies

Camera suggestions?

Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies

CBG site issues, continued.

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies

Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies

Guitar for the grandson

Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies

Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.

Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies

Blog Posts

I'll be fashionable this summer =)

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

Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)

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

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

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

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

Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)

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

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Uncle John commented on J. D. Woods's photo
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Current Instrument Line-Up

"Here is a link to CBG 101.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy04bkM_JSc"
2 hours ago
Uncle John commented on J. D. Woods's photo
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Current Instrument Line-Up

"Nice line up.  Unusual pick guard on the big git that looks like a Martin.  What is that…"
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Uncle John commented on Ghostbuttons's photo
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Four projects

"Nice, nice trio."
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Uncle John commented on Crazed Fandango's photo
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Frethound 4 String

"Looks great.  That looks like one I could really like playing.  Four strings too. …"
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Uncle John commented on David Hopkins's photo
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Anti-Body Guitars 18,19 and 20

"Great theme, workmanship and guitars!"
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Uncle John commented on David Hopkins's photo
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Angel 2x Anti-Body #17

"Very, very nice.  I hope it got to a good home and that it will be enjoyed.."
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Uncle John commented on Darryl Tuttle's photo
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Old portable heater

"Yup.  Good eye deer.  Maybe find a use for that fan too.  If not on this amp,…"
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Uncle John commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
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Don't Worry Be Happy: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar

"I was whistling it!"
2 hours ago
Uncle John commented on Dar Stellabotta's video
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Cigar Box Guitar 106 now for sale 🙌

"Looks and sounds good. Built under the solar eclipse!"
2 hours ago
Uncle John commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
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I Can Only Imagine: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar

"Pretty good song."
2 hours ago
Uncle John commented on A.D.EKER's video
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There i was Standing at the ..... BCB - A. D. Eker 2024

"I thought you were going to say 'cross roads'.  Rockin' along the roads. …"
2 hours ago
Uncle John commented on Gary O'slide's video
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Western song cigar box guitar @RhialtoPurple

"Pretty guitar. Sounding good too."
2 hours ago

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