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My latest CBG Build
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Drommond Oct 11, 2013. 8 Replies 1 Like
This is my latest CBG. 4 string fretted with a homemade single coil pickup;The box: Jose Gener Noche…Continue
My next round of making CBG pickups
Started this discussion. Last reply by Daddy D Oct 1, 2013. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Here's my brainstorming on a pickup for it:A few months ago I bought a box of veneer scraps. Here's some black walnut that I'll laminate to make the flatwork with.…Continue
Built my own pickup winder - Works great
Started this discussion. Last reply by Busyhands Slim Jun 11, 2013. 9 Replies 1 Like
Got tired of looking for low profile jazz pickup to use on my CBGs. Decided to wind my own. I have seen the FlatPups ad think they are super cool. I wanted to give it a shot, myself and see what I…Continue
Just found a neat new slide - Thimbleslide
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Feb 10, 2013. 9 Replies 1 Like
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built-in reverb
Started by JOHN POMEROY in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Titch the Clown 1 hour ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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Its a CBG but not cigar box guitar. new build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans 2 hours ago. 5 Replies 5 Likes
Some things I learned from my latest build
Started by Dave Barrett in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by KaptnKen 2 hours ago. 19 Replies 5 Likes
SCRAPPING old Guitars for useble PARTS?
Started by Andries D. EKER in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Andries D. EKER 6 hours ago. 15 Replies 3 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Paul Craig 6 hours ago. 1320 Replies 8 Likes
Ret position calculator. This site versus Stewmac and Instructables
Started by Colin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter 9 hours ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
newbie trying to find 3 string CBG song 'Belfast Child' by Simple Minds or how to convert it from 6 string???
Started by ruth quick in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Timothy Hunter 9 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
When will you stop building?
Started by Joe Caruso in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Joe Caruso 9 hours ago. 29 Replies 3 Likes
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Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Martin Simpson 23 hours ago. 22 Replies 6 Likes
YORK CBG FESTIVAL AUGUST 25 th.
Started by Allen in Fests and Concerts: Organizing and Promoting. Last reply by sparky37 23 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Peloton Bike
Started by Grace Acebedo in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Grace Acebedo 23 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Holding the CBG
Started by Jack Brady in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Logo using tracing paper
Started by Titch the Clown in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner on Wednesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
On the bench
Started by Robbie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion on Wednesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
How do you shave your neck to proper /comfortable thickness?
Started by Robbie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Robbie on Wednesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Trip to LA and looking for CBG enthusiasts
Started by Dirk in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Dirk on Wednesday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Getting more out of your fretted three string CBG.
Started by Cause the Blue rat in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat on Tuesday. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Help Tuning
Started by Joan Pace in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat on Sunday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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"Hi Brent, the way I would do it is to countersink by hand, let the screw embed itself into the hole…"
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I've always admired the Les Paul Standard, but it is way too heavy and has three strings too many.…See More
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Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival
August 24, 2019 from 10am to 6pm – The York Emporium
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5th Republic Of Texas CBG Festival
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NICE WORK ON THE BUILDS...MY FIRST CGB , USED A CHEAP NECK I BOUGHT OFF AMAZON. TELE COPY..BIG MISTAKE, CAN GET INTONATION RIGHT ON NECK.