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CBGitty lipstick Tube Pickups
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Jul 1. 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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"these 3 pics show the mock up, the contour I'll need to carve and the way the spacer gives the needed degree."
Bolt on neck to a set neck body?
This has nothing to do with a CBG, but the situation I was dealing with and how I overcame it could be helpful to someone as far as building technique/solutions are concerned.I acquired a set neck body for a SG type guitar on FB Marketplace for a good deal, finding a neck for it wasn't easy. I had also acquired a Gibson scale bolt on neck for a cheap amount. So I thought about adapting the bolt on neck to the set neck body. I was working on a set-neck SG kit and compared the 2 and decided that…See More
"That's really nice Mchael.
I've been paused on this build, I need a 12 degree radius block to use on my arbor press to get these frets completely seated and of course that block is nowhere to be found at the moment.
I have been working on…"
"Until I saw this I didn't know I'd built a Tres Cubano back in 2011 this was inspired by lute tuning, just thought it was a good idea at the time. Thank you !"
"I liked these tremolo systems because they had the "Trans Trem" option where you could lock the tremolo in a down or up position that would change the pitch. Say you where in E, you could go down to D or up to F. It is said that this is…"
"Got my headstock laid out. Ready to cut the trussrod channel and headstock design."
"Most of these boxes have some glues that's easy to peel the paper off, but some have stubborn globs of glue that refuse to let go. I removed all paper and glue on one box with my electric sander. The wood underneath is plywood unless you have a…"
"So the Gitty Lipstick Pickups come with the wrong pickup mounting screws. The base is made to mount to a box top or pickguard like a Strat. The holes in the base are threaded with a fine thread, which I found out to be 3mm x .50 and got the 20mm…"
"Plugged the pin hole in the neck/headstock."
"Yes it is. Haven't tried one yet, so I thought I'd give it a go."
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Comment Wall (35 comments)
- At 7:16pm 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 9:41am 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 8:30pm 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 12:31pm 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 6:34pm on September 23, 2018,
Thank you for your Like of approval ! Appriciated Greeettsszzz A.D.
- At 2:12pm on July 6, 2018,
Thanks for the like there paul ! appriciated!
- At 4:57am on June 28, 2018,
Hi there Paul Thanks for the Like ! appriciated! good wall full of smooth gits !in the picture show !
- At 6:59pm on May 8, 2018,
Thanks for the Like Paul ! Greeettsszz A.D.
- At 6:12am on May 8, 2018,
3 String Blues said…
Ok, thanks and anytime!
- At 2:25pm on April 15, 2018,
Hello there Paul ! Thanks for the Comments! Glad you liked it !
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Finally finished: 6 String Broom handle Cigar Box
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion on Sunday. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Licence plates
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Friday. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Completed Builds
Started by ThePracticalPeasant in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by ThePracticalPeasant Oct 20. 5 Replies 3 Likes
Dave passed away on Friday AM, 9/17/21. Thanks for all the well-wishers before and after his passing.
Started by Uncle John in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Anthony adams Oct 19. 63 Replies 12 Likes
Music Theory
Started by John Derrett in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ian Nolan Oct 19. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Pickup mounted in pan
Started by Terry Brennan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Oct 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Shane Speal's Wood Shop Diary: The Essence of the Blues
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by MadGomer Oct 15. 4 Replies 9 Likes
Minimum Required Tools?
Started by Mike P in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Charred Oct 15. 6 Replies 0 Likes
The hidden Volume pot, revealed
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Poorness Studios Oct 12. 2 Replies 5 Likes
Making flat pup/cat style pickups.
Started by Sam Gordon in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Christopher G Daniels Oct 11. 12 Replies 1 Like
Pickup info pasted on...
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Oct 10. 0 Replies 2 Likes
6 String Broom Handle Cigar Box
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JP Lace Master Oct 10. 2 Replies 2 Likes
My Latest CBG Reso Build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Oct 9. 8 Replies 5 Likes
SHANE'S CHALLENGE: Let's Do Something Cool With Gus Cannon's First Banjo
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Tony Thomas MFA Oct 4. 38 Replies 2 Likes
best structured lessons yet (and who the heck is fred?)!
Started by erik in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BUGGSY Oct 2. 3 Replies 3 Likes
Tung oil/ paint compatibility
Started by Ken Hope in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 30. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Rocky Patel mocked up
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Sep 29. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Chords
Started by Mitchell Cutsinger in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Sep 29. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Double Necked E-lectric Whachamacallit
Started by Steve Bookout in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 28. 3 Replies 5 Likes
Building a Cigar Box guitar with no musical parts
Started by Luke Jalbert in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 28. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Leonard Cohen Life
Posted by Keith Rearick on October 7, 2021 at 11:18am 0 Comments 1 Like
CBGer’s Lament
Posted by Ghostbuttons on October 3, 2021 at 12:11am 0 Comments 5 Likes
Sasquatch!
Posted by Mark E. Martinsen on September 29, 2021 at 8:39pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Prototyping with a big ol' wine box
Posted by Ben on September 23, 2021 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Mr. Bells
Posted by Stephen Cohen on September 4, 2021 at 12:30pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
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Junkyard Drums, Baritone Guitars & Pipe Organ Amps
"The pipe amp on the bar stool made me think it was a"spinner" , like a Leslie…"
New CBB. 5 string banjo
"Lookin’ good Uncle John! You are getting the maximum mileage out your fret purchases.…"
smokable swamp witch guitar
Yup , you can actually smoke this one . faux volume knob is a cover FOR THE COB PIPE , . mouthpiece…
Home on the Range - Acoustic Box Guitar
"Wow! Very nice, very tastefully done. I love the way you play, thanks for sharing that!"
Adding an External Speaker Jack to the Orange Crush 12 (or any guitar combo amp)
"I am getting close to being motivated to do something with my Danelectro HoneyTone amp. I already…"
Mindbender (by Stiltwater)
Can Mindbender, by the band Stillwater, be done on a three-string fretless guitar?…See More
Execution Day
"You nailed the setting Uncle John! I could easily place you at Airway Heights Corrections Center…"
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18th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival
June 4, 2022 from 11am to 8pm – Huntsville, AL
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