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Video of tuner installation with #6 countersink?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Weissborn Jun 7, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A while back I came across a video on youtube (I think) where a CBG'r was using a #6 countersink to drill holes for tuners. I could have sworn I saved/bookmarked that video but now can't find…Continue
multi-piece fretboard--bad idea?
Started this discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Mar 9, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Rooting through my scaps, I've come across some that I'd like to cut and use for a fret-board. They are thick enough (or will be as soon as I resaw them), but they aren't long enough. As I seen it,…Continue
Tags: board, fret, fret-board
Sound hole placement
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 30, 2019. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Just curious here. I've noticed almost all CBGs have sound-holes anywhere but under the strings like a traditional guitar. Why is that? Is it because the actual "real-estate" of the cigarbox lid…Continue
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Video of tuner installation with #6 countersink?
A while back I came across a video on youtube (I think) where a CBG'r was using a #6 countersink to drill holes for tuners. I could have sworn I saved/bookmarked that video but now can't find it.Does anyone happen to know the video of which I speak and can point me to it?ThanksBill WSee More
multi-piece fretboard--bad idea?
Rooting through my scaps, I've come across some that I'd like to cut and use for a fret-board. They are thick enough (or will be as soon as I resaw them), but they aren't long enough. As I seen it, I have two options:1. Glue them together to and they will be long enough2. Just butt them together and the seam would be when a fret would go (hope that makes sense)Any reason not to do either method?Bill WSee More
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- At 5:02am on March 19, 2019,
BrianQ. said…
Welcome to the nation Bill, plenty of info in the Resources tab as well as Glenn watt & Del Puckett YouTube channel, here’s an ez one for ya
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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. 16 minutes 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 19 minutes 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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I'll be fashionable this summer =)
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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