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New Zealand CBG Movement

Kia Ora...Somewhere for all CBG people in the land of the long white cloud to get together and talk CBG stuff......

Location: New Zealand
Members: 29
Latest Activity: Nov 4, 2022

Hey guys

Just to let you know that the Boxstock event on 22nd November has been POSTPONED until 2016

I'll update you all as and when the new date is confirmed

Cheers

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Hey Guys! Is this still a thing?

Started by Terry Nov 18, 2019. 0 Replies

Hey Guys,I'm new to the whole CBG movement. I've just finished my first and have just made the box from scratch as I'm trying to stay true to the philosophy and use what I have in the garage. Is…Continue

CITES and rosewood

Started by Alan Medhurst. Last reply by Terry Barnett Aug 14, 2017. 1 Reply

I was thinking about buying some cheap ukulele fretboards, but something nagged at me in the back of my mind and I did a bit of research. It seems that new regulations apply from the beginning of…Continue

Locating CBG cigar boxes in NZ

Started by Greg rich. Last reply by Kirsten Macfarlane Aug 13, 2016. 4 Replies

Hi,I'm new to the NZ group and in the process of making a CBG.  Does anyone know of a local source for suitable cigar boxes?They are few and far between and costly on Trademe, and it costs an arm and…Continue

Boxstock NZ - 22nd November 2015

Started by Mark "Fatt Max" Hill. Last reply by Mark "Fatt Max" Hill May 23, 2015. 2 Replies

Well here it is folks, its all on for Boxstock NZ in Auckland on 22nd November 2015.This…Continue

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Comment by Mark "Fatt Max" Hill on April 30, 2012 at 11:30pm

Cool mate. Mine is 022 026 4659. Lets get some Kiwi CBG grooves going eh...

Comment by Chris Green on April 30, 2012 at 9:41pm

I work out that way so drop me a line on here or txt 0275 899364

Chris

Comment by Mark "Fatt Max" Hill on April 29, 2012 at 9:19pm

Out East, Botany way

Comment by Chris Green on April 28, 2012 at 7:59pm

Great to get feed back from someone out there

Where in Auckland are you?

Im keen as to my CBG Hummin

Comment by Mark "Fatt Max" Hill on April 23, 2012 at 8:53pm

Yeah mate, should get together for a jam at some point. I'm in Auckland too eh

Comment by Chris Green on April 22, 2012 at 7:37pm

Hi There 

Well heres a challange for you people out there

I am based in Auckland but spend most weekends at our property in Te Arai.

i am an intermedate Ukulele player (well so I think) and brought a CBG in Auzzie a couple of years ago and figured I could play it no sweat.....I was wrong

Im a lefty so that is the first issue I guess

I have made a couple of cigar box ukes and Im looking for some direction in playing the Guitar version

Can anyone out there help me please

Look forward to your feedback

UNTIL THEN KEEP PICKIN

Chris

 

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CITES and rosewood

Started by Alan Medhurst. Last reply by Terry Barnett Aug 14, 2017. 1 Reply

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Started by Greg rich. Last reply by Kirsten Macfarlane Aug 13, 2016. 4 Replies

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Started by Mark "Fatt Max" Hill. Last reply by Mark "Fatt Max" Hill May 23, 2015. 2 Replies

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Kiwi Boxstock.....

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Started by Mark "Fatt Max" Hill. Last reply by jeff burgoyne Jun 10, 2013. 13 Replies

Good place to find Cigar boxes in Hamilton?

Started by luke willison. Last reply by Kalmario Dec 8, 2012. 1 Reply

Kiwi CBG Colloaboration

Started by Mark "Fatt Max" Hill. Last reply by Chris Green Jun 5, 2012. 3 Replies

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