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  • Banjo Players Unite!

    Banjo Players Unite!

    100 members Latest Activity: Jul 6, 2020 Just a place for all things banjo, 5 String, Tenor, Plectrum...and of course DIY creations.

  • 2010 CBG Christmas album

    2010 CBG Christmas album

    36 members Latest Activity: Dec 18, 2020

    We're doin' it again this year... THE 2010 CIGAR BOX GUITAR CHRISTMAS album will be compiled and made available as a free download for the world…

  • C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply

    C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply

    261 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022 C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply is your one-stop shop for the parts and accessories you need for building and playing Cigar Box Guitars and other…

  • DC/MD/VA Pickers

    DC/MD/VA Pickers

    39 members Latest Activity: Feb 27, 2020 A place for the Pickers and Builders of the Washington, DC Metro Area to gather.

  • Lap Steel World

    Lap Steel World

    176 members Latest Activity: Dec 30, 2021 A group for lap steel admirer's, players and builders.

  • CBG wiring & electronics.

    CBG wiring & electronics.

    747 members Latest Activity: Feb 10

    Want to plug that thing in? Here's a place to share ideas about pickups (Both magnetic and piezo) and wiring in volume and tone control, the best…

  • Tenor Guitar (cbg)

    Tenor Guitar (cbg)

    97 members Latest Activity: Jul 6, 2020 We all fashion our cigar box guitars into the format of regular guitars, so why not do something new with your cbg. Make it a tenor cigar box guitar.…

  • Cigar Box Fiddlers

    Cigar Box Fiddlers

    90 members Latest Activity: Mar 12, 2020 welcome to my new group. lets talk bowed instruments.

  • CBG News

    CBG News

    209 members Latest Activity: Sep 13, 2023 A home for news articles, interviews, press releases and anything that's out there spreading the word, or what you want out there spreading the…

  • CB Nation Recording Studio

    CB Nation Recording Studio

    261 members Latest Activity: May 20, 2023 An experimental recording collective where members of the Nation can collaborate on music with other members. Please start a new discussion for each…

  • 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.

  • Cigar Box Basses

    Cigar Box Basses

    408 members Latest Activity: Apr 2 Where the lords of the lower frequencies dwell!!!

  • Best Deals Around

    Best Deals Around

    101 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022 A place to share sources for great deals on instrument parts. If you find a great score, even if it's on ebay, be sure to post it hear so we can all…

  • 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…

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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. 22 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 on Wednesday. 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 Apr 20. 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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Don't Worry Be Happy: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar

"Wish I could too Uncle John!!!"
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I Can Only Imagine: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar

"Thanks Uncle John! I’m always delighted when other Slingers choose it to play."
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Current Instrument Line-Up

"Hi Uncle John, Ha, ha!! So glad you asked, I wondered when somebody was gonna notice! I'll try…"
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AGP #530 - ''Pink Floyd''

"Colorfull Build  AGP # the last colorfull song they will  ever build ,the feud is going…"
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Jose Cuervo | Shelly West cover on 4-string CBG

"its good to hear you are part of the "Old Content" did not get any of this ,but you…"
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There i was Standing at the ..... BCB - A. D. Eker 2024

"Good morning UJ ,How are you ? hope you are fine! i did say "CrossRoads",Blues Rock its a…"
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Uncle John commented on J. D. Woods's photo
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"Here is a link to CBG 101.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy04bkM_JSc"
14 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…"
14 hours ago
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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Anti-Body Guitars 18,19 and 20

"Great theme, workmanship and guitars!"
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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.."
14 hours ago

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