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20watt Amp
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig May 1, 2022. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Yesterday, I got a new amp. Sweetwater had a sale going on the Orange Micro Terror amps at $200. I've been looking at these for awhile. They are small lunch box style amps with a 12AX7 preamp tube…Continue
CBGitty lipstick Tube Pickups
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Jul 1, 2021. 27 Replies 4 Likes
I bought some of these pickups for a project guitar. These pickups are close to the same output as the original Danelectro pickups. They don't use the same magnets. Dano used Alnico VI and then…Continue
Cavity shielding
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Jun 4, 2020. 2 Replies 2 Likes
If you have a hollow body guitar or hollow cigar box guitar, you can have unwanted noise from many reasons. Electrical wiring in your home can be an issue, fluorescent lighting, fans, window unit…Continue
Guitar kits
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 10, 2020. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Stewmac.com has some great 6 string guitar kits out. They have the Strat, Tele, SG, LP and LP Jr. kits and just recently added Little guitar kits. Now they have 16.3" scale little guitar kits in…Continue
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"I just joined the forum.
I've built 17 CBG so far, working in a friend's basement who's also making his own.
He's decided that he's tired of using his basement so we've moved to a maker space where there's a…"
"I just joined the forum.
I've built 17 CBG so far, working in a friend's basement who's also making his own.
He's decided that he's tired of using his basement so we've moved to a maker space where there's a…"
"Yeah I have some on order. I did this one as an experiment as I hadn't built a stomp box before. Now that I have proved out the circuit, I can build more"
"You can get a Hammond box for cheap online, I get the 1590BB $5.49 ea. & 125B $4.99 & as low as $3.99 ea. on a bulk order? "
"Go to hardware store and buy a metal double light utility box. About 10 dollars."
"It reminded me of two things, one, a recent repair because of all the wires hanging out, and two, using a box, in this instant a case, to build a project.
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Taff"
"Taff,
It's a surpisingly sturdy box design. The fold over top sits on the body and is very stiff. Of course a seriously hard stomp could cause some damage......"
"hi, well that's a cost-saving idea. Don't stomp on it too hard. Hahaha.
Taff"
"Took a box for a footpedal and made it into a footpedal. Super easy and cheap "Fuzz" pedal.
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"My "wall" is embarrassingly weak compared to those! I end up gifting or donating most of my builds so I'd have to piece together a collage to even get in the game 🤣
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I'm amazed too at how few posts we get these days, is…"
"That is a very impressive wall, Taff!"
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- 14 and more on the way
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- The sound played with a slide.
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Comment Wall (35 comments)
- At 12:16pm on July 30, 2021,
Wife of Southern Ray said…
Hi Paul! Thanks for the warm welcome! Most people call me Elissa, but I do love creativity.....Ray & I are having technical difficulties...just wanted to let everyone know that we are ok other than internet connection problems. We really miss everyone there a lot. Hope to catch up soon. I've been in the background for about 4 years so I feel like I know everyone except the newest members here....I sure hope this works this time. Four inch screen made me delete your comment, Paul. Sorry!
- At 2:41am on June 15, 2019,
A.D.EKER said…
Thanks Paul Will do ! just like in many cases the hunt is nice'r than the kill! relocating these old songs and lyrics takes you to places and people that you never think about ,but verry much enriches your world and way of thinking ! be reading you !
- At 1:30pm on June 13, 2019,
Hi Paul Thanks for the info on that timeless niffty lady Ruth Etting there are some nice recordings from her on the tube so the titel of the song is as old as 1913 ,my titel is the same but my lyrics are still verry differend in relation to the ruth song all thow those lyrics are pretty cool themselfs thank you Paul for the input and efford appriciated !! bee reading you !
- At 5:31am on June 12, 2019,
Thank you kindly for your vote & Like i trased the song back to Elvis presley
but thats not the song i sing in this version ,the theme is the same but the words are mine, who is that early blues guy that you credit this song to ?
Greeeettssszz A.D.
- At 11:34am on September 23, 2018,
Thank you for your Like of approval ! Appriciated Greeettsszzz A.D.
- At 7:12am on July 6, 2018,
Thanks for the like there paul ! appriciated!
- At 9:57pm on June 27, 2018,
Hi there Paul Thanks for the Like ! appriciated! good wall full of smooth gits !in the picture show !
- At 11:59am on May 8, 2018,
Thanks for the Like Paul ! Greeettsszz A.D.
- At 11:12pm on May 7, 2018,
3 String Blues said…
Ok, thanks and anytime!
- At 7:25am on April 15, 2018,
Hello there Paul ! Thanks for the Comments! Glad you liked it !
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. 39 minutes ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 53 minutes ago. 2 Replies 1 Like
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
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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"Ever heard of The Godfather of cigarbox guitars? He has a one stop shop store complete with all the…"
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Frethound 4 String
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Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
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