Smokin' Mandolins

115 members Latest Activity: Dec 30, 2021 Cigar Box Mandolins

Sell Those Puppies!

169 members Latest Activity: Mar 19

A group to discuss selling the instruments and accessories we build.  Where to sell, how to display, what works and what doesn't.  Where do you…

unusual guitar designs

171 members Latest Activity: Jan 18, 2019 bring us your most unusual builds that you think is not average so we can say yes that is different.

Intermediate building tips and tricks forum

256 members Latest Activity: Feb 26 This forum is for sharing general building information that falls between "CBG building 101" and "Super advanced building"

DULCIWORLD: Dulcimers & Strummers

387 members Latest Activity: Dec 12, 2022

This group is opened…

CBG wiring & electronics.

747 members Latest Activity: Feb 10

Want to plug that thing in? Here's a place to share ideas about pickups (Both magnetic and piezo) and wiring in volume and tone control, the best…

Scale Lengths, etc.

250 members Latest Activity: Feb 7, 2022 This group is designed as a resource for all things related to scale lengths, string gauges, etc.

Can Jo Consortium

250 members Latest Activity: Jan 31, 2023 The simplest little resonator instrument of all. Please add links to plans, photos of your canjos and ideas you've found that make the most of this…

Low Budget Land

390 members Latest Activity: Feb 26 Cigar box guitar builders are a creative and resourceful bunch. Share ideas for CBG materials and supplies that are free, nearly free, or recycled.

Cigar Box Guitar Museum at Speal's Tavern

90 members Latest Activity: Dec 10, 2021

Get updates on The Cigar Box Guitar Museum at Speal's Tavern, the world's first permanent museum collection of Cigar Box Guitars.  Speal's Tavern…

It Goes To 11

480 members Latest Activity: Aug 16, 2020 Amps, amplification, effects, hackwiring and general mayhem. Anarchists welcome

Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

1746 members Latest Activity: Mar 20

This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.…

Introduce Yourself!

1371 members Latest Activity: Apr 17 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…