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James A OBrien
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- Andy Estabrooks
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- 8
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19th Century Cigar Box Violin at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA
Posted on May 1, 2015 at 7:42am 5 Comments 0 Likes
I recently had the opportunity to have a special viewing of a 19th century Cigar Box Violin made from a guy in England. The Head and Pappalardo Curator of Musical Instruments at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Darcy Kuronen gave my fiancé and I special access to this piece.
My fifth build
Posted on April 9, 2015 at 9:00am 2 Comments 0 Likes
The most confident build I've done. I went real slow and careful; considered all my previous mistakes and avoided them. I went fretless because it's the most enjoyable to play for me. It feels like skinny dipping to me. Three strings tuned to Open low G, with "WHAT A GUY" carved into the board. It has a three string Ted Crocker pickup I bought in 2011. It's made from a deep Jaime Garcia box, because my nickname is Jamie. Maple neck, no staining or sealing but I…
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Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans 1 hour ago. 983 Replies 4 Likes
HTF did you get the CBG addiction.
Started by RTZGUITARS in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Lonman 2 hours ago. 34 Replies 1 Like
Build The BATFINK Cigar Box Cello - Our most insane DIY instrument plans ever!
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Peizo's and capacitors.
Started by White Raven in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Lonman 11 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Fret board finishing
Started by Ricky D in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans yesterday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Neck Finsihing
Started by Mark Rinehart in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
3 string dockyard guitar/ pardron
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A NOTE OF THANKS TO CIGAR BOX NATION AND FRIENDS FROM PICK AND VAL .
Started by the anonymous pick in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by the anonymous pick on Thursday. 21 Replies 10 Likes
Building to sell
Started by Mark Rinehart in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jerry Jordan on Thursday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
First cbg, some problems
Started by Toby D. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Daniel Walter on Thursday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Dual piezo wiring: in series or in parallel?
Started by Martin Simpson in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Tuesday. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Scale length
Started by Ron in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
YORK CBG FESTIVAL AUGUST 25 th.
Started by Allen in Fests and Concerts: Organizing and Promoting. Last reply by Shane Speal shanespeal.com on Monday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Cover songs, Love em Or Leave em?
Started by JRK in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by RTZGUITARS on Monday. 18 Replies 0 Likes
PDF Download: Build a Super Tub Bass (improved upright gutbucket bass)
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Tom Thunder Feb 10. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Replying to comments
Started by Rough Cut Tom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by darryl kernaghan Feb 9. 3 Replies 0 Likes
(Still) Building a Shovel, last minute advice needed (lots of questions/first build)
Started by default in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Raymond L Feb 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
PICS & VIDEO: Build This Simple Shovel Handle 4-String Cigar Box Guitar
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Keith Rearick Feb 9. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Newby Piezo Rod Question
Started by Cameron Cooley in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by darryl kernaghan Feb 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Short fretboard-long box
Started by Brent Kasl in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 8. 10 Replies 0 Likes
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Posted by Donkey on February 12, 2019 at 8:00am 3 Comments 0 Likes
FACE THE NATION: ..State of the Union Address:
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Strait Headstock versus Angled Headstock
Posted by Andries D. EKER on February 9, 2019 at 3:55pm 9 Comments 3 Likes
3 string Story guitar
Posted by smilingdog1 on February 8, 2019 at 3:00am 2 Comments 0 Likes
The Billy Jones Story: ...the times and travels of an american bluesman.
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 7, 2019 at 11:42am 2 Comments 0 Likes
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