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We wanna know who you are! Where ya from? What'cha buildin'? This is a place for new members to introduce themselves and old 'uns to show 'em around. I'm Shane & I run the Nation. I'm glad you're here. Come on in and tune up!

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Better late than never...

Started by Crazed Fandango 20 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes

After joining this forum in 2014, I finally have my 1st CBG which my wife bought for me at the weekend (a 4 string from Frethound Custom Guitars). I was never going to get around to building one.Now…Continue

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My 1st CGB

Started by Mi Rankin. Last reply by Ian Jan 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Just finished my 1st freeless acoustic CBG, based on the #Glenn Watt design. 31inch neck, 25inch scale, 42/32/24 gauge strings. Sycamore neck and a 200mm x 180mm x 45mm box made from 7mm ply. Neck…Continue

Hi, y'all.

Started by HazelFyrebird. Last reply by Ian Nov 14, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi, I'm HazelFyrebird, and I'm a wannabe luthier (I feel like I'm standing up at a Builder's Anonymous meeting...) in Virginia. I'm a bit of a lurker, as I've been reading and reading for a while,…Continue

I Am Blaming All of You with YouTube Channels.

Started by William Bannier. Last reply by William Bannier Sep 25, 2023. 3 Replies 1 Like

This is not so much of a reintroduction as a rebirth so to speak. I joined Cigar Box Nation many, many years ago when I initially developed an interest in more "primitive" instruments, CBGs, mountain…Continue

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Comment by Kalmario on June 6, 2019 at 2:55pm: hey guys,

been visiting the USA last month (i'm from NZ) and meet a guy in Calico (the ghost mine town) who made cigar box guitars. he was making a big sale so couldn't stay and talk but would love to see some of his work. if anyone knows him can you let me know. many thanks. Cliff

Comment by Daniel Walter on May 23, 2019 at 11:27am: welcome from the east coast! my advice: hang a guitar string on the wall with a small brad. there's more where that came from.......

Comment by Tony Pistilli on May 9, 2019 at 9:11am: Thanks guys! appreciate the welcome.

Comment by Paul Craig on May 9, 2019 at 9:00am: Have fun building CBG's and whatever else comes to mind. Lots of info here on the site and people willing to help answer your questions.

Build on - Play on

Comment by the anonymous pick on May 8, 2019 at 10:11am: and Lenny .. and everyone else ..

Comment by Tom Schaefer on May 8, 2019 at 10:09am: Play on!

Comment by the anonymous pick on May 8, 2019 at 10:09am: good stuff Tony ;-)

Comment by Tony Pistilli on May 8, 2019 at 10:04am: Here's my first diddly bow. I can't believe how great this thing plays!

Comment by Lenny Henderson on May 8, 2019 at 9:57am: This was built in June-July 2014. My latest build was a six string using a take off from a cheep Telecaster. I don't do many per year and prefer doing kits which C>B>Gitty supplies more than I have built. I heve several I am working on now.