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By and By I'm Goin' to See the King

Open G tuning on 3 string - (D)GBd

By and By I'm Goin' to See the King
Traditional based on Jean Rene Reming version
Open G 3 or 4 string (D)GBd

This is repeated throughout the song:
d-----3-----3-2-0---0---||
B-------(0)-------0----*||
G---0------------------*||
(D)---------------------||

Added by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on November 22, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The authentic one stringed instruments called "canjoes".

Hello CBG makers, I joined this site after viewing comments that I discovered from a forum discussion on this site about the one-stringed musical instruments called "canjoes". Though I saw several comments regarding Herschel R. Brown's canjoe instruments in the discussion, I also noticed that the actual history of these cool little instruments (that Herschel did originate) needed to be included. Herschel Brown was a very close and long time friend of mine. He introduced me to his canjoe… Continue

Added by CanJoe*John on November 22, 2009 at 3:07pm — 7 Comments

The Donkey's Dilemma

I have a nascent blues song in my notebook with lyrics that start:

   I've got an ocean of gin to the right of me,

   I've got a river of whiskey to my left,


   And just like a donkey, for the life of me,


   I can't figure which one is best.





   I feel just like a stubborn donkey,


   Stuck between two bales of hay,


   No matter which way I turn my head,


   I have to let something sweet slip away.

and go on from there.

I… Continue

Added by Tres Seaver on November 18, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

fretless bluesboy jag cbg with hand wound magnetic pickup video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ7Tt285xG0

Added by Bluesboy Jag on November 18, 2009 at 12:27pm — 2 Comments

"Don't Do That" original tune on CBG live video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93wKR9bJwaI

Get the "A Bump and A Beer" CD that this song is on here.

http://www.jagshouse.com/music/a_bump_and_a_beer.html

Added by Bluesboy Jag on November 18, 2009 at 12:26pm — No Comments

YouTube CBG instructional video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXDhtwCSfgo

Added by Bluesboy Jag on November 18, 2009 at 12:23pm — 1 Comment

Bluesboy Jag CD's with CBG

8 CD's of cigar box guitar blues n boogie: http://www.jagshouse.com/music/jagsolo.html

Added by Bluesboy Jag on November 18, 2009 at 12:20pm — No Comments

Captain Beefheart's Ten Commandments For Guitarists

1. LISTEN TO THE BIRDS...That's where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren't going anywhere.

2. YOUR GUITAR IS NOT REALLY A GUITAR...Your guitar is a divining rod. Use it to find spirits in the other world and bring them over. A guitar is also a fishing rod. If you're good, you'll land a big one.

3. PRACTICE IN FRONT OF A… Continue

Added by Nathan King on November 18, 2009 at 4:16am — 1 Comment

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Added by Niba Tee on November 18, 2009 at 1:31am — No Comments

Banjo mock up

My box has eventually arrived - a montecristo No. 2 It's a decent size - about 27cm x 17cm x 5cm. Here's a picture of a mock up of something like what I'm aiming for with a stencil of my potential sound hole design (although it's got a uke bridge on it and fishing line strings and I haven't put the 5th string peg in yet and....etc. etc.)

On my to do list I've got to: Reinforce the box Build up the neck under the last 6 ish frets and somehow… Continue

Added by Andrew Hughes on November 17, 2009 at 10:56am — No Comments

Hello brother Thank you for yours comments By the way, it's a cookie tin and not a safe money box Best regards

Hello brother
Thank you for yours comments
By the way, it's a cookie tin and not a safe money box
Best regards

Added by Mr Dark Blue Eyes on November 17, 2009 at 5:37am — No Comments

Canjo Plans

All, Here is the plans for the Canjo based on Herschel Brown, et al. They are freely available and the intent is for us CBGers to make them for schools, hospitals, as a Boy/Girl Scout project, Church project, or any other act of community good will.

You must download the free Google SketchUp to open and work with this file (.skb).

Use them for fun. Use them in peace ;-) …

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Added by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on November 15, 2009 at 4:30pm — 12 Comments

Cigar Box Banjo underway

Hello. First post , and I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing, so sorry for any mistakes. So I've actually started on my banjo. I bought an old egmont acoustic 6 string guitar in pieces for a couple of quid. I've taken the neck and cut it down to 5 string banjo proportions. I took most of the varnish off to find some quite nice beech. I've also, very badly, modified the headstock - taking my design inspiration from a roll of masking tape. I like the look though. To cut the neck down, first of… Continue

Added by Andrew Hughes on November 15, 2009 at 6:32am — 2 Comments

Trying to get back to teaching CBG building

I was at the conservation corps. yesterday seeing if the funds were there for me to start the classes again. I'll know next month. I am excited to get back to teaching cbg building again.

Added by Larry McPheeters on November 13, 2009 at 4:43am — No Comments

Trying to get back to teaching CBG building

I was at the conservation corps. yesterday seeing if the funds were there for me to start the classes again. I'll know next month. I am excited to get back to teaching cbg building again.

Added by Larry McPheeters on November 13, 2009 at 4:43am — No Comments

In the beginning

I thought I would write about how I came to be a CBG builder and player. It started when I was about ten years old. I decided I wanted to play the guitar, that christmas I got one. It was more of a toy, but it had strings and frets and it looked cool, so I was happy.

Then I started trying to learn to play, boy it wasn't all that easy. I practiced and struggled, but didn't get much better.

There were no books or video lessons like there is today to lead you along the path of what… Continue

Added by John C Predmore on November 11, 2009 at 10:21pm — No Comments

ukular

have built a great steel string uke tuned to the top 4 strings of guitar dgbe cedar cgb sounds bright and vibrant
bone bridge pine neck and toothpick frets will post pics soon
mick

Added by michael greene on November 9, 2009 at 11:35pm — 1 Comment

gday

ive built 6 cbgs ,1 aluminium roasting pan rezo 5 string lap/stand slide and 1 twin neck wine box slide both accoustic/electric there getting better they sound awesone and this is what i want to do for the rest of my life
also have a serious collection of strange guitars regards mick

Added by michael greene on November 9, 2009 at 10:38pm — 1 Comment

to the cbg community

I was invited by a friend of mine form the Netherlands to take a look at the cbg nation. I wasn't prepared for what i saw. Though i am not a player of string insturments i am intriged by the ventage culture the three string . I may build one for a couple of my grandchildren.
I have had response to my joining and to those who sent their welcome to my site i say thanks. Gonna scoot . Looking forward to seeing what all you can do with just a cigar box. :)))))

Added by timothy lee allen on November 8, 2009 at 12:40pm — No Comments

TikiMan- a new washtub

Here's my latest washtub standup. I'm still using a #2 oval (a Dover, this time- I've been using Cubasa; they're narrower and shallower. I'm liking the sound out of the Dover better). I'm working on tweaking the rim shape- this dude is more egg than oval. Still a 43+" 4/4 scale. I've got a lot to learn on this, and I think I'll go to a 41-ish" scale next time. The neck is running a 9.5" top radius.Still, it plays, and at least I think it looks cool.

Added by Brian Hilbers on November 5, 2009 at 4:23pm — No Comments