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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…
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250 members Latest Activity: Jan 31, 2023 The simplest little resonator instrument of all. Please add links to plans, photos of your canjos and ideas you've found that make the most of this…

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176 members Latest Activity: Dec 30, 2021 A group for lap steel admirer's, players and builders.
Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar

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Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar!

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A place to buy, sell, trade cigar box guitars and other related gear.

Keep in mind that you can find most…
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…

Cigar Box Ukulele

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Secrets of the CBG Underground

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Tennessee CBGers

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How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

882 members Latest Activity: Feb 26 Playing tips and secrets. Tunings. Primal music theory.

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…
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.

Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

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This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.…

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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)

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Cigar Box Nation: York PA - A CBG Builder's Meet-Up

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20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 1)

May 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
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20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 2)

May 31, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium
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