Famous Cigar Box Guitar Players and Their Unique Sound
Discover the legendary musicians who played a cigar box guitar and helped shape the world of blues, rock, and folk music. Learn about the famous CBG players
Cigar Box Guitars in Blues Music: A Historical Perspective
Discover how cigar box guitars shaped the blues genre. Learn about their history, influence on iconic blues musicians, and why they’re making a comeback today.
How to Build a Cigar Box Guitar: Unleash Your Inner Bluesman
Discover how to build a cigar box guitar with our step-by-step guide. Unleash your inner bluesman and create a unique instrument using simple materials.
How To Tune A Cigar Box Guitar (CBG)
Introduction To the Tuning a Cigar Box Guitar The cigar box guitar (CBG), with its rustic charm and portability, is a delightful instrument for both beginners and seasoned players. But unlike its six-string cousin, cigar box guitars often sport unique tunings. Fear not, though! Tuning a cigar box guitar is a breeze. This guide will…
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An easy way to make a pickup from a transformer. Part 2: Use
Introduction Prerequisites. This is the continuation of the other post, “Happiness Does Exist! An Easy Way to Make a Magnetic Pickup“. Now it’s about the implementation of the idea of the DIY pickup from the transformer. Charger In the previous post, I said “spare transformer” to use, but I forgot to say where you can…
Cigar Box Guitar: Aesthetics Vs Functionality: Make a Choice
Debate on Using Expensive Guitar Parts in Cigar Box Guitar. Few weeks ago there was some interesting discussion in the FB group “Cigar Box Guitar Builders“. Someone started it with the statement, kind of: “I don’t like the idea of using any expensive guitar parts on cigar box guitars.Because there were no expensive parts at…
Cigar Box Guitar Amplifier: How to Craft One with Cohiba
Learn how to build a custom Cigar Box Guitar Amplifier using a Cohiba cigar box. A step-by-step guide with tips for crafting a unique, high-quality amp.
Diddley Bow: Unlocking the Secrets of Primitive Blues
Discover the Diddley Bow’s rich history and DIY charm. Learn how this one-string wonder-shaped blues music and build your own with our step-by-step guide.
Cigar Box Ukulele exercise.
This is about another “leftover” project. Time by time, while shopping for the cigar boxes I collect the small boxes if they are nice looking and free (my favourite price). I also had 3 tuning pegs and a 2′ poplar plank which left from the 6′ plank used in P-Bass Cigar Box Project It’s not…
DIY Guitar Pickup in 4 Easy and Simple Steps.
Here is my way to make Cigar Box Guitar DIY guitar pickup. What makes pickup a pickup? The copper coil winded around a strong enough magnet. That’s all. 1. Get a sewing bobbin For Your DIY Guitar Pickup. You are lucky if you have a sewing machine at home.That means that you should have plenty…
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How To Build Your DIY Magnetic Pickup For Diddley Bow: Part 1
Introduction: Did you know you can build a DIY magnetic pickup for your CBG or Diddley Bow for next to nothing? Magnetic pickups offer a warmer tone and higher output compared to piezo pickups, which are commonly used in these instruments. Materials: Broken headphones (free from friends or electronics stores) Magnet (from the headphones) Copper…
P-Bass Cigar Box Guitar: Building and Playing Made Easy
Learn all about the P-Bass Cigar Box Guitar! Explore its unique design, sound, and why it’s a must-try for DIY guitar enthusiasts.