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Sound holes.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder Oct 7, 2016. 20 Replies 1 Like

Are sound holes essential additions for all CBG's?Is sound hole scaled to box size.?Can sound holes be placed on rear of CBG builds?Is it critical where sound holes are located on the box?How many…Continue

Cardboard Box

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder Sep 17, 2016. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Bought a Cigar Box on ebay, delivered today and its made from cardboard. Bahaaaa!Are cardboard cigar boxes ok to use for CBG's ?Or do I need to line the inside with wooden material like balsa wood…Continue

Fret markers

Started this discussion. Last reply by Fomhorach Jun 12, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Hello all, I am seeking to buy small gun used shell casings to use as fret markers. Have found a CBG that had them, looked great. In USA around 3 yrs ago they were for sale, someone had made special…Continue

Disk Piezo placement.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Anthony Waszkiewicz Nov 22, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Is it critical which way a disk piezo gets mounted in a CBG or Buiscut Tin CBG?Some say to fix the peizo , ceremic side up. Some say with the ceremic side face down.Nearest to the Low string....Any…Continue

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How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?: My friend Jeff, he put me onto CBG's and "CBN" gave me great idea's.

How many instruments have you built so far?: 15 CBG's - 1 Dulcimer - 1 TambJo Banjo - 1 Tenor Uke & 3 CBG Carry Cases

What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here (at least one sentence long), your membership may be rejected as a spam/bot fake account).: Every build is a different result. "As there are no Rules...only plenty of Questions". Enjoy seeing the builds members post that highlights creativety of the build. This is what makes them all uneque.

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