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CBG for a total newbie
Started this discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 4, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
So I posted a post about my canjo the other day and the replies have implied moving to a CBG for added fun. However, would a CBG be fairly easy to pick up for a total newbie with absolutely no…Continue
My Canjo and Resources
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Nov 3, 2019. 2 Replies 1 Like
Hi guys. I had no previous music experience and many many failed attempts at instruments so tried a canjo and never looked back. I currently own a canjo (built by Spatchcock and Wurzel) with a stick…Continue
Total Newbie
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clint Spotts Aug 5, 2019. 8 Replies 1 Like
Hi I am Ben, 25 and from Suffolk in the UK. Hi guys I am totally new to all of this in fact fairly new to music altogether. I bought a canjo a few months back as I had no music experience and don't…Continue
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CBG for a total newbie
So I posted a post about my canjo the other day and the replies have implied moving to a CBG for added fun. However, would a CBG be fairly easy to pick up for a total newbie with absolutely no musical experience except a canjo. I wouldn't go anymore than a 3 string. Are they fairly easy to play with no previous experience? Cheers
"I found a old metal 1 gallon gas can on the curbside a couple years ago. I cut the top handle off and a couple 1"x2" holes in top and bottom ends with my Dremel and made a neck through piece. Then I made a neck and added a pickup.…"
"There’s a tab group & a few one string/canjo groups that have a little tab. Cigarboxguitar.com archives on the bottom right of the page has links to tabs & canjo’s? Cbgitty also sells tab books for canjo’s? Glenn Watts one…"
"Hi Ben - don’t worry about making mistakes...that’s how we all learn! Don’t chase perfection...you’ll never reach it. Have fun and play hard.
Remember: If they don’t know what you’re doing they…"
"real raised frets..lol
the idea of frets is that if the string is tuned correctly then each tone at each fret is correct in pitch. on a fretless you dont get the "stepped "effect and the pitch changes as you finger moves up and down the…"
"When you say fretted do these have to be raised frets or can they just be marked onto the neck i.e. cut in? Sorry for the silly question"
"for rockabilly a fretted CBG would be best especially as you say you havent played before. trying to get the right note on a fretless is a lot harder. you can still play slide on a fretted CBG."
"Cheers guys will start having a look around"
"Welco
Welcome to Asylum Ben the "Hotel California" of CBG builders. In the essential page, go to how to play. Glenn Watts ,Shane Speal, Del Puckett are all good videos to learn from. On you tube you have " Uncle Mike". Justin…"
"Welcome Ben.
There are some tabs onsite. Check the essential pages How to play CBG and some of the links on the right side of the page. There's a lot of tabs on site, but I can't remember where at the moment. Someone else will know if you…"
"Also I would be looking to play mainly country music or Rockabilly music. Is there plenty of resources for chords and tabs etc for country music?"
Total Newbie
Hi I am Ben, 25 and from Suffolk in the UK. Hi guys I am totally new to all of this in fact fairly new to music altogether. I bought a canjo a few months back as I had no music experience and don't know any theory so this was perfect. I found I love it so much I want to expand a little and get something a bit more gutsy so to speak and thought a CBG would be perfect. So this is where you guys come in what's the best buy a fretted or unfretted? Can I play slide on a fretted CBG? Thanks in…See More
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- I am intrigued by their uniqueness and the amazing sound they can produce. I currently play a canjo and want to take a step up to this beautiful instrument
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion 1 hour ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods yesterday. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray on Monday. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Do Measurements Matter?
Started by Jacob Shook in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Hi all, I am living in Thailand and building CBGs for about a year. I will be returning to the UK…See More
Up the Hill A D Eker 2024
"thanks kale !yup that shaker sure keeps the groove going , and this LACE is my fender in the CBG…"
Off the Bench !
"A while in the making, But!, well worth the wait, another outstanding one off Randy Bretz Build,…"
Wooden Guitar Slides from Scotland 🏴 Demo!!!!
"They actually sound great, but I like the fact that they won’t break if you drop em! "
Wooden Guitar Slides from Scotland 🏴 Demo!!!!
"Great Sliding ! But to be honest i dont hear that much a differens, beleave the Glass is a…"
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