Four String Cigar Box Guitars

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Four String Cigar Box Guitars

Group for those who are interested to find out more and swap ideas for builds, chords and tunings for these versatile instruments!

Members: 213
Latest Activity: Dec 9, 2023

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Looking to add another string...

Started by Urban Bill. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 9, 2023. 3 Replies

I've been playing a 3 string for three plus years now.  Looking to add that elusive and mesmerizing fourth string.  Anything to look for in a 4 string CBG.  I'm a player, not a builder. Advice good,…Continue

Why four strings...?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 10 Replies

I found I moved to four strings from three quite quickly, I use three strings for one or two songs but found four strings suited my playing style better, though the four string leans more towards…Continue

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Converting a three string CBG to four string

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 1 Reply

More simple than it sounds, it really just involves adding an extra tuner, adding a new string anchor in the tail and adjusting the nut and bridge slots... Rum Punch conversionRum Punch started life…Continue

Neck install

Started by bizzaro guitaro. Last reply by bizzaro guitaro Mar 19, 2017. 5 Replies

Hello all, I picked up a neck from a 6 string solid body. Any ideas or pictures of the best way to install it into a cigar box? I never used a pre made neck in any of my builds. Any help will be…Continue

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Comment by Poppeysguitars on March 4, 2013 at 11:53am

I have made 12, CBG's and the best thing that I love is ((( No rules ))). You can do any thing you to it and still finf out a way too take a kool tune.I have never made 2, alike, each one has just a little more attitude than the other .A hole like my friends.

Buy one  quick ((  ?  ))  what every body use for sealing there boxe's?

I have tryed almost every thing.

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on February 3, 2013 at 1:22am

Hi Robert lots of articles and info here to browse over, have fun! (-:

Comment by robert h. seay on February 3, 2013 at 1:16am

hey every one i play a 4 string fretted cbg new to it. what strings and tuning do i need to use. any help would be great.

 

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 29, 2013 at 11:41pm

sounds like a sweet blend of strings Alice! good luck with the chord chart (-:

sometimes if you noodle around you'll find some good ones too (-: 

Comment by Scott aka Farmer Ted on January 29, 2013 at 8:03am

Hi Alice,

DGBE tuning chord charts will be identical to baritone ukulele...here is a link and chord chart for you...

http://www.alligatorboogaloo.com/uke/chords/chords-bari.html

Comment by Alice Saxe on January 29, 2013 at 7:30am

Was wondering if anyone knows songs played on a cigar box guitar tuned D,G,B,E.  Also, is there such thing as a fingering chart for chords on a D,G,B,E CBG?  Please help.

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 17, 2013 at 9:29pm

you're welcome mate, happy huntin' ! (-:

Comment by Jonathan Clark on January 17, 2013 at 2:37pm

I want to say thank you to StumbleCol and Slowpaw Steve. This is why i joined cigar box nation. The people here are the greatest. And thanks for the vid Slowpaw.

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 16, 2013 at 9:25pm

hi Jonathan, i usually leave a few mm of nut above the fretboard on fretted and fretless, the slots don't need to be deep esp. the larger gauge strings.

The bridge can be adjusted to allow the string height to go as low as possible without losing the intonation on the 12th fret.

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 16, 2013 at 9:24pm

 

 

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Looking to add another string...

Started by Urban Bill. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 9, 2023. 3 Replies

Why four strings...?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 10 Replies

Converting a three string CBG to four string

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 1 Reply

Neck install

Started by bizzaro guitaro. Last reply by bizzaro guitaro Mar 19, 2017. 5 Replies

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Started by brdfrd. Last reply by brdfrd Apr 24, 2014. 4 Replies

Where to place 4-String Single Coil Pickup?

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2nd Four String

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Started by Brent. Last reply by eK May 8, 2013. 6 Replies

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Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by eK Jun 25, 2012. 1 Reply

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