Well, kinda.... I hope you will excuse the shameless self publicity, but Iv just about got my website up and running if anyones interested in having a look. Its my first go at web design so Im sure there are improvements to be made, but Im having to
Read more…Having trouble figuring out what to call yourself?
Maybe this will help....
Hi folks,
Hoping one of my brothers Stateside can help me out.
Im looking to get a box of boxes sent to the Uk, and in particular, one of those Cabrillas boxes with the ship on the front.
I'll happily take a couple, a boxload or a truckload, and am h
Read more…Hi guys,
Do any of my American brothers have an overstock of boxes they'd like to move?
Im looking to buy a boxful. 30, 40, 50... whatever you can supply.
I have shipped this quantity in on many occasions, always from folk here on the Nation, but alw
Read more…Yes really - the 5th Boxstock! Quite a feat when you consider what we do is very much still a niche hobby, despite Macca and everyone else jumping on the bandwagon!
This year will see Boxstock going back to its roots. A simple one day event aimed at
Read more…Have you ordered yours? I have, and I guess a lot of you guys have too, so to avoid those embarrassing situations where everyone turns up to gigs etc wearing the same outfit, Id like to bag the Scottish Highlands as my general 'wearing zone'. I sha
Read more…Over in the main group Fernando mentioned problems with unstable wood, which got me to thinking... Iv got a lot of sycamore and some cherry that has only recently been felled, which Id love to use (its free!), but its wet. So whats the best way to dr
Read more…Hi guys,
Looks like my supply of boxes is almost out, so Im looking for someone in the US to put another shipment together.
Im Uk based of course, and am happy to pay the going rate and the shipping - ideally I'd like a mixture of paper covered and w
Read more…Hi folks,
As most of you will know, our AGM got postponed at this years Boxstock due to time constraints (ie trying to cram as much as possible in to the day), so we'll be holding a virtual AGM right here.
As with a real life AGM, the floor is open,
Read more…Hi guys,
I know how easy it is to miss stuff thats hidden in groups, so hope you dont mind this reminder.
The 4th Annual Uk Cigar Box Guitar Festival is just 11 days away!
The dates for your diary are Friday 7th & Saturday 8th September. This year we
Read more…No doubt by now some of you have noticed the 'No Tone Promotions' logo appearing here and there, (such as on Tinqui8s Uk gig posters) and you may be wondering who they are or what its all about.
How many times have you seen a clip on youtube or her
Read more…For those of you who are thinking May is looking a little dull, we have some excellent CBG news...
Tinqui8 and Chickenbone John will be playing a select few dates in just a couple of weeks time.
If youre in the area, I can recommend catching them liv
Read more…Everyone seen this?
In a nutshell, its a covers competition - do a solo cover (yes, just you, your instrument, whatever that may be, and your voice) of Van Halens new single "Tattoo" and win a 6 string guitar (which you
Read more…As of this week, Chickenbone John and myself with be giving a free HGMC membership with every guitar we sell, and we would like you to do the same!
Now please bear with me and read the rest.... it isnt as mad as it sounds.
While it will be 'free' to
Read more…Hi guys,
As Im sure you all know, we have been quietly working away on next years main event for some time now. Hell we had to start early - how do you top Ben Prestage?!
There will be some slight changes this year, though we will be keeping true to
Read more…Ok, not really, but this is almost as important!
Im just wondering how many of us Scots there are here at the nation? Reason been, Im thinking of organizing a wee CBG event - something along the lines of a get together, few beers, a gig, buying & s
Read more…Hope you guys can shed a little light here... Im on with a vintage looking build right now, but my pickup covers are shiny white new looking... any tips for ageing plastics? I thought I might stick it in the oven for a minute, but that might result
Read more…Hi guys,
So my soldering iron has died.... again. I keep buying the cheap 30w stick type, but its a false economy. They are slow to heat up, the break... what I need is a proper set.
But which one? Iv found a few on Ebay that are within budget that l
Read more…Hi guys,
Im running low on boxes so could do with another shipment - can you help?
I usually buy from Wichita Sam but since his move and semi-retirement hes been quiet, and I dont want to hassle him.
I need 10 - 20 (20 is my usual shipment) boxes, mi
Read more…Little help here guys.
I have ignored my Youtube channel for ages, its full of rubbish from years back, so I want to upload all my recent videos - foolishly I put them up on here (the nation), but didnt back up my own copies.
Usual story then - compu
Read more…