"Hi Andreas, just to reinforce what I have said earlier I have attached a photo.
The middle cbg was full acoustic, I added the pickup and pot to the top and must have cut the acoustic volume by 50%. Too small a soundboard to get the best of both…"
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Action of a Fretted 3-String (playing with Slide)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andreas Fischer Sep 15. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I am just starting with CBG`s. And I never played a fretted CBG. Regular Guitars, yes but not 3-Stringed CBG`s.I am going to built my first 2 CBG`s and one will be fretless and one fretted. On the…Continue
Questions about Bodys (No Cigarboxes)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans 18 hours ago. 16 Replies 0 Likes
My "CBG`S" will not have “Cigar” Boxes but everything else one can imagine. Self built boxes, bought boxes, Tin boxes, Cardboard boxes, Wooden Boxes with Plates, … whatever.I think i will try out…Continue
Amps & Effects - and their Sound
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andreas Fischer Jun 14. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I am new to amps but because i am going to buy one (see this…Continue
please recommend a smal mobile Amp with Effects
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ice Bob Jun 11. 21 Replies 0 Likes
I like to play unplugged BUT i miss some ... yes what is it? ... reverb, chorus, delay? I am not sure because very unexperianced with amps- Yes i could get a big amp with all effects and so on but i…Continue
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Riffstation PRO for FREE - Playing Chord and or Solos
Posted on May 20, 2018 at 12:09pm 7 Comments 1 Like
Do you know Riffstation?
Its cool. You play any MP3 and it give you the Chords.
This way you can play Songs you didnt know yet easily.
Its great fun and very usefull i think.
And at the Moment its free.
I just tought some of you may be interestet in it.
Do i need to mention that i am just another User of it and not in any relationship with Riffstation or Fender?
So if you play chords or solos, ,.... check iot out:…
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Strings and pickups
Started by William Wright in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat 3 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
How to Play R.L. Burnside's "Nine Days In Jail" on 3-string ***NEW TUNING!!!***
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Dave Lynas 4 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
New Pair of Canjos hot off the bench
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion 6 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
New Double Neck Canjo build
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JP Lace Master 12 hours ago. 6 Replies 1 Like
Questions about Bodys (No Cigarboxes)
Started by Andreas Fischer in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans 18 hours ago. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Need 3 string shovel help
Started by default in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. 23 hours ago. 45 Replies 0 Likes
Bob Dylan's 'Knocking on Heaven's Door'.
Started by Cause the Blue rat in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Hans yesterday. 3 Replies 1 Like
First Build Registry - Post Pics of the First Instrument You Built
Started by RTZGUITARS in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter yesterday. 21 Replies 1 Like
digital tuner
Started by Brent Kasl in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Titch the Clown yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat on Sunday. 691 Replies 4 Likes
6 string reso travel guitar build pics!
Started by Tim Hooper in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T on Sunday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Need some help
Started by Corey in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Sunday. 21 Replies 3 Likes
Cbg snare
Started by Matt Schaller in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat on Saturday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
fret cutting jig
Started by Alan Dillard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by steve hale on Saturday. 3 Replies 1 Like
Favorite video tutorial series?
Started by Eliah Holiday in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. on Friday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Truss rod without power tools
Started by Hans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Hooper on Thursday. 35 Replies 4 Likes
Glue for carbon fiber rods?
Started by Hans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Thursday. 17 Replies 0 Likes
One of my cheapest sold......$800.00
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Thursday. 6 Replies 4 Likes
The first sale
Started by Blues Frog in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Blues Frog Sep 19. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Tap Tuning
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat Sep 18. 6 Replies 1 Like
Blog Posts
3. German CBG Festival
Posted by Markus Gaiser on September 16, 2018 at 3:42pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Delta Calluna Dutch cigar box festival Saturday 1st of September 2018
Posted by Cigarbox Henri on August 19, 2018 at 2:47pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
..absolute authenticity!
Posted by billy jones bluez on August 18, 2018 at 10:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Other woodwork
Posted by Tom E on August 16, 2018 at 5:00pm 4 Comments 1 Like
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Posted by Tom E on August 16, 2018 at 1:00pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
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This tenor electric ukulele is modeled after a Musicvox Spaceranger electric guitar. The circuit board top is from an old ethernet switch.
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Cause the Blue rat replied to William Wright's discussion Strings and pickups"There is no real set distance. I like to keep mine low. So on a strat style guitar they would be…"
Mike Bingham posted a videoHarmony H400 Tube Amp Carcass and Cigar Box Lap Steel in Open D
Here's a little surprise I got. I repaired an old Harmony H400 tube amp and have been playing it with my regular guitars. The original speaker is burned out ...
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Kimmswick Cigar Box Festival
November 3, 2018 from 11am to 5pm – Kimmswick MO city park
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