"Thanks Uncle John for thr link to knotlenny's leeson, Great for some new to the 3 string CBG"
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My CBG History
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis "Denbo" Goodinson Nov 9, 2019. 39 Replies 10 Likes
I built two dulcimers from scratch in the early 90s. No instructions, just a borrowed dulcimer to use as a pattern. I bought used tuners and frets from a shop in Omaha, Nebraska. My dulcimers…Continue
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First Annual Sunny California VIRTUAL CBG & Roots Music Fest ~ February 2nd until ????
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Sundberg Feb 21, 2018. 174 Replies 8 Likes
You, my friends are cordially invited to the First Annual Sunny California VIRTUAL CBG & Roots Music Fest(Note: as used here, virtual means IMAGINARY). This is a potluck meal, so please bring a…Continue
What is your favorite slide and slide material? ( and more)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim_N Mar 1, 2017. 122 Replies 2 Likes
What is your favorite slide?How many do you have?What slide material do you favor?What…Continue
Loopers ~ What are they good and bad for?
Started this discussion. Last reply by BUGGY (C) Dec 14, 2016. 63 Replies 0 Likes
Will using a looper help me learn to jam with others better?Will it be a fun toy?Do you have or want one?I don't like delays in getting the music going. Some, (bemuzic) can do a quick, smooth and…Continue
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I Ain't Gonna Work For Mr Peabody No More.
"Oooo that mean ol Mr. Peabody!!! absolutely another well suited song for you love it!! Meeeegrrow^..^"
"Silent J, it's not nice to make me cry."
"Maddog lost his dad a few years back. I only met him once. A big old boy with dignity. He had been a teacher, commercial fisherman, and sports referee- including the big time the NFL. When he died, our Maddog's dad…"
⚡️Electro-Cigar Box Resonator⚡️Guitar - Old Time Slide Botteneck Blues
"Fine stuff, John. Makes me think of hard times. I wish I had that slow instrumental blues in me. "
Distressed Appalachian Black Lung Blues #1
"LOL. Kind of ironic, but I love that guitars title.. Kind of sad that so many of your guitar end up being wall hangers, but they are great wall hangers and appreciated."
Paduk inlay resonator #1
"The only 'mistake' I see is that it would have made a great 4 stringer. I like 4s the most."
Paduk inlay resonator #1
"Ernest, that is a beauty and it looks like it will be a fine player. What cone did you use? I have built a few resonators, but have never used a cone cover. It sure looks good here and you have me looking at my fave resonator…"
OLD repost of Maddog (and John) at Maddog's riverside CBG shack.
"Loved that you re-posted this U~John good friends and good memories can't beat it...Meowwww^..^"
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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- I found a message in a bottle along the Nishnabottna River.
- How many instruments have you built so far?
- around 100
- What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).
- Love to build, love to play.
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Comment Wall (1,499 comments)
- At 9:56pm on January 24, 2020,
Gary Hunt said… Thanks Uncle John for thr link to knotlenny's leeson, Great for some new to the 3 string CBG
- At 1:34pm on November 10, 2019,
Dave Lynas said…
Sure Uncle John. I should have done a better sketch. :D)
- At 7:45am on November 9, 2019,
Michael Fred Johnson said…
Thanks for your comments Uncle John.The rough one was intended to be just a lash up to test a fret slot jig that my pal Chris made.It 's turned out probably closer to the ethos of CBG's than my usual over manicured stuff.Not very loud acoustically but great amplified.
- At 3:12pm on October 15, 2019,
Rock-Schorsch said…
Hi Uncle,
now the vid works. Have fun with it!
Best regards!
Rock-Schorsch
- At 10:11am on October 15, 2019,
Greg Tiffany commented on Rock-Schorsch's video
Preachin Blues - Son House
"Great stuff! I use an ADOBE viewer to 'see" the video"It runs, but not for all! :-P
- At 9:58am on October 15, 2019,
Bob "Ambrose" Negus said…
Double-edged compliments. Not sure if it would go down well with the ladies... maybe some...... looks and fashion trends etc...
- At 5:55pm on October 5, 2019,
John Raver said…
Thanks Uncle John. I kinda figured it out after I sent you the text. I have to be in the pictures and videos section. Before I was just on the home page watching pictures slide by and wonder how can they be commenting. Thanks again
- At 2:04pm on October 5, 2019,
Wanted to say thanks for the comments on my 1st diddley bow. My question is, how did you do it? I'm trying to figure out how to get around on this site. I have a few people saying they like my photo but I don't see how they do it. That might be a facebook thing or is it? Any help would be appreciated.
- At 6:16pm on September 28, 2019,
Andries D. EKER said…
diddie_wa_diddie.pdf this matbee UJ? Greeeettssszz A.D.
- At 5:41pm on September 28, 2019,
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Cali-Fest Open Mic signups.
Posted on January 22, 2019 at 10:00am 11 Comments 5 Likes
Open Mic Sign Ups for Cali-Fest 2019
Friday, February 1, Saturday February 2 and Superbowl Sunday February 3.
The biggest and bestest virtual, fake and phony fest we know of. It's in our heads. Be there or be square. Be there or be somewhere else. Richard…
Continue2 short stories - one is CBG relatted. A 2 pager and a 3 pager
Posted on January 15, 2017 at 11:30am 20 Comments 3 Likes
Forty Ounce Feller's Crossbreed Bonanza
2015 - A Goodland County Story By John Bolton
Forty Ounce Feller is an ex con, a…
Continue1936 Oklahoma License Plate ~ 1 page fiction (short story)
Posted on January 12, 2017 at 4:00pm 21 Comments 10 Likes
Oklahoma 1936 License Plate #134-651 By John Bolton
I was made in late 1935 in the Oklahoma State Prison at Mc Alester. I was black with yellow letters. I was issued in Goodland County in 1936 and bolted on the rear of a gray and black 31' Ford coupe with a rumble seat. I couldn't see where we were going, but when the dust wasn't too bad, I could see where we'd been.
The Ford belonged to Gibson. He had a place in…
ContinueJake Leg - A very short story
Posted on January 5, 2017 at 10:30am 21 Comments 7 Likes
Note: I am working on a collection of short and very short stories that all tie together in a fictional place called Goodland County Oklahoma. Some are music related and some feature CBGs. I appreciate your comments, good, bad and corrective.
Jake Leg by John Bolton
Goodland County, Oklahoma, 1931
The Two Two Store sat two miles east of Corley on a dirt road. There was a good sized open room with pot…
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Suggestions plz....
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Blues & Whiskey - on cigar box guitar
Original song on cigar box guitar and a home made amp. Thanks for listening!
⚡️Electro-Cigar Box Resonator⚡️Guitar - Old Time Slide Botteneck Blues
"Love the hue of blue. Nice bass to complement the ringy slide."
"Hi mike, what a bummer, Yes a bar would do the trick, but you would have to remove the bow first.…"
"My Home depot has good stock of hobby wood. The oak 2x2 I got for the 2 string bass has…"
"I have a router table that I haven't set up yet, but will soon. Agree with …"
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Dorrigo Mountain Cigar Box Guitar Festival
May 1, 2020 at 12pm to May 3, 2020 at 10pm – Dorrigo NSW Australia
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