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Which is the easist CBG to learn to play.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Oct 24, 2013. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I have been struggling to learn the CBG. Is the fretless slide, fretted fingering / finger picking or just strumming with chords the easiest way to learn. I am not making much progress with the…Continue
Electric Upright Bass
Started this discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Oct 9, 2019. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I am going to build an upright bass. Does any one have plans or information that may help especially with scale length, tuning machines, use of piezo and any other helpful information. If you can…Continue
Amplifiers
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sawyer Sep 9, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I know that this question has been asked and answered many times before. But have we come to a final answer. Is it shielding, better grounding or other. If it shielding , how is it done also with…Continue
Life Gets Tee-Jus Don't It
Started this discussion. Last reply by Coppa Penny Sep 4, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
This song was made famous by Walter Brennan. I would like a copy of the sheet music / Tabs and or chords. I have searched google but with no results ThanksContinue
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- At 5:04am on March 14, 2013,
Keni Lee Burgess said…
Thank you Coppa Penny for joining my group. Feel free to add to the discussions or ask questions. Please check out my instructional video CDs: http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
Let me know if I can be of further assistance. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David L. 1 hour ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods 1 hour ago. 7 Replies 1 Like
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods on Wednesday. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray on Monday. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
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