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CBGitty Jack questions

Started this discussion. Last reply by Skeesix Jul 27, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Soldering on !Now that I'm making multi-at-a-time CigarBoxGuitars, I have ordered packs of…Continue

The Pulse Quickens ...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich Jul 5, 2015. 25 Replies 0 Likes

My pulse quickens at certain aspects of this hobby.For instance, when I am in a thrift store and spot a good box across the room;Or at a cigar store and the guy says "I want at least 2 bucks for…Continue

Rod Piezo hums, buzzes when plugged in

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich Jun 3, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I used a rod piezo for the first time on my most recent build. I like the reproduced sound of the strings, BUT ... I get a persistent buzz when it is plugged into an amp. It sounds like it is…Continue

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First sale of a homemade ...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lonman May 12, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes

I made my first cigar box guitar for me and to see if I could do it. I don't know how to play. Then, of course, I made another one. And after that, one to give away. Joined the Nation. Then two…Continue

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"Thanks, Bones. Some pairings of Record Albums are easier to visualize than others. The closest I could get for the Spiderman TinB G was - Iron Butterfly.... a stretch. Both bugs."

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How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?: From the book HANDMADE MUSIC FACTORY

How many instruments have you built so far?: close to 100; I lost count a long time ago.

What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).: The enjoyment of creativity.

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At 2:29pm on December 24, 2017, Andries D. EKER said…: Thanks for the friend requst ,i was under the inpression we allready was but so you see you never know how the Rabbit catches the Cow !!

At 2:02pm on December 24, 2017, Andries D. EKER said…: YOU DONE SOME SURPRICE TUNES ON THE Christmas Compilation album liked the fist one a lot ! Have Great day's and a Happy New ! A.D.

At 12:02pm on November 15, 2014, onesixtwocbgs said…: Hey Rich, thanks for the friend request! See you at the next git-together

At 9:43am on February 17, 2014, Greg Roberts said…: Hi Rich it was nice meeting you and your Wife yesterday at The Strum Shop. Look forward to seeing you at the next Git together

At 12:55pm on January 28, 2013, Will King said…: Hi Rich....Check your regular email for the file....Will

At 9:52pm on January 5, 2013, Rand Moore said…: Hi Rich,

The Second Ever Sacramento Area CBG Get-Together is going to be held next Sunday afternoon (Jan 13th, 2013) at The Strum Shop in Roseville.

For more info, go to this URL...

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/cbgincalifornia

Pass on the word...

Sincerely,

-Rand.

At 8:29pm on April 9, 2012, Uncle John said…: Hi Rich. Like your gits, photos and inclusions of old vinyl albums in the photos. Did you ever try the Old And In The Gray album?

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Creative ...or crazy?

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a day in the Life of a CBG

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I was just browsing Craigslist to see what the market might be for CBGs in my area. There was one post. The git looked a bit familiar and sure, enough...

It was one of mine, that I had sold years ago. My logo was plain to see. hmmm

At first I was like, "Cool. "

Then I was all, " ...Didn't he like it enuff to keep it? "

T hen: I was kinda…