How the Great Depression Fueled the Popularity of CBG
Discover how economic hardship during the Great Depression led to the rise of cigar box guitars. Learn about their history and lasting impact on American music.
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.
eBay Deals on Guitar Parts I Always Look For
Discover the best eBay deals on guitar parts I always look for—hardware, pickups, tools, and more to build or upgrade your guitar affordably.
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.
Cigarbox Ukulele: A Unique Twist on a Classic Sound
This is about another “leftover” project. Cigarbox Ukulele.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…
