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Affordable and easy designs for youth group
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 10, 2023. 9 Replies 1 Like
Howdy, I am in charge of a church youth group (6 11-13 year old boys). Looking for the simplest plans possible to give them an introduction to building instruments. Hoping for something that can…Continue
Best design for cigar box Fiddle?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Rearick Jan 27, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy. I have had a lot of luck with getting cb Ukes to sound VERY good. Not so much with a cb Fiddle yet. Any plans (or simple screenshots) of cb fiddles that had a decent sound? Thanks!Continue
Type of wood on wine boxes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wal Callaby Jun 1, 2019. 2 Replies 1 Like
Howdy. Curious what kind of wood wine boxes are typically made of. Looks like common cedar to me. Any guesses? If it is cedar I plan on planing it down and using it for a flat-top mandolin.…Continue
Children's museum
Started this discussion. Last reply by Blues Frog May 23, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy. Been building for a few years now. I was recently approached by a summer camp director at a local children's museum. She was wondering if I could help the kids learn how to build an…Continue
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"I just used a 10 dollar wood and metal pencil box from Walgreens to make a guitar for my Grandson. Having issues trying to post pics at this time, I'll try later."
"Brian, thanks for the help on posting. I didn't even realize it was doing that.
Tom and Brian. Great suggestions! Thank you so much for your help! I'll try both of them out with my kid first and see which one…"
"Mark, I see you’re having problems posting? Do this every time you post?"
"Canjo? Minimal tools, minimal parts, minimal time? Can,Stick,Tuner, String, Screws? You can even rub some oil finish in the allotted time, I’ve done it with 3rd graders in 50 min.? Easy peasy!"
"For a very simple 3 string design you can get away with 1 x 2 Poplar for the neck if you use lighter gauge strings. If you can get cigar boxes for free you're in good shape.
Where the costs tend to mount up is hardware such as tuners.
If $10 is…"
Affordable and easy designs for youth group
Howdy, I am in charge of a church youth group (6 11-13 year old boys). Looking for the simplest plans possible to give them an introduction to building instruments. Hoping for something that can be done in 1.5 hours (by those with little to no experience and easily distracted by eachother), and under $10 each. I have a full suite of power tools, and a lot of experience building mandolins, guitars, fiddles, etc.Any and all suggestions are appreciated. See More
"Keith. Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!"
"Do a search for Jim Morris on this site. Then look thru his pictures and videos. On of the best at making and playing them."
Best design for cigar box Fiddle?
Howdy. I have had a lot of luck with getting cb Ukes to sound VERY good. Not so much with a cb Fiddle yet. Any plans (or simple screenshots) of cb fiddles that had a decent sound? Thanks!See More
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 13 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
AI Search Query - Curious Answer
Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by A.D.EKER on Wednesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango on Tuesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods on Saturday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 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 Apr 14. 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
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Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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