The Cigar Box Guitar Builder Podcast: Recent Episodes
Adam Harrison
This podcast is all about building, playing, enjoying and appreciating handcrafted cigar box guitars and other blues and roots inspired instruments. The podcast will endeavour to provide building tips, product reviews and interviews with builders and players.
I was scanning Facebook this morning and came upon a post about building a CBG neck with an integrated fretboard.
Here is the post (name withheld) "Question for the brains trust I normally make my necks from a piece of timber with another thin piece with pre rounded edge glued to the top as a fret board. My question is, is it really necessary our can I simply round off the single piece then cut in and fit frets."
What a great question.
I had some thoughts about ways to do it and where you can see videos about it to help if you have the same question.
Here is Del doing what he does best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdnUk7CvMag
The incredible Mike Snowden at 13:34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDrCtp7c118&list=WL&index=29
Check out CBGs AUS here
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GTSMAVqop/
You can see what I'm up to at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Order KILLER STRINGS at
Australia - www.killerstringsaustralia.com
USA - www.killerstrings.com
Thanks to all who are supporting the podcast and The CBG Builder Group
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1LQ5ffdhw3/
See you next time
Adam.
Welcome to The CBG Builder Podcast!
There will be some changes happening over the next few weeks. The team and I will be getting together to talk about CBGs and other fun stuff as usual, but I'll be returning to the original way of interviewing builders and players as well as uploading build tips along the way. This is how I started the podcast ten years ago.
We have stopped our sponsorship and affiliate link from the wonderful team at C.B.Gitty because I wanted to feel free to interview anyone I liked and it was difficult for me to do that as I was worried that it may offend our sponsor. I appreciate all the help that Ben and the team have provided over the last couple of years and I wish them well.
Moving forward the show is sponsored by..... Me. Just me, Birdwood Guitars and KILLER STRINGS Australia. The show has cost upwards of $500 a year to run with hosting fees and the rental of the recording software. Having said that, I'll be switching over to Garage Band to record the show from now on so hopefully that will cut costs down dramatically. There are still some wrinkles to iron out as is evident with today's episode.
Please bare with us as we make these changes and please support the show by telling your friends about it and sharing it on FB with your build buddies.
You can find me at www.birdwoodguitars.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia at www.killerstringsaustralia.com
and in the USA at www.killerstrings.com
I'm truly pumped to produce a killer show that informs, entertains and excites:)
Best regards, Adam Harrison
In this rip roaring episode, Joe, Darren and Adam discuss their choice of tools and the pro's and con's of building cubby houses, cigar box guitars and running a CBG business.
Thank you to all our listeners for all your support. The best way that you can support the show is to share it with your friends.
Otherwise you can use our C.B.Gitty affiliate link where yiou can get 10% off your first 3 orders and they help us with affording the hosting bills!
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
BIRDWOOD
THANK YOU to those supporters who are continuing to use the affiliate link
Joe Oltean 'Clutch Creations' , Adam Harrison 'Birdwood Guitars' and Darren 'Grumpy Guitars' can be reached via the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PLz2g4iSj/
Check out Birdwood Guitars and Killer strings Australia at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Otherwise, Killer Strings Australia www.killerstringsaustralia.com
Don't bite your friends!
Adam, Darren, Joe and Alex
David Sutton is the author of one of the most beautiful books about the cigar box guitar, 'An Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars'. It's 120 pages are beautifully illustrated with his own photographs of his and other CBG builders. Some builders in the spotlight include, Shane Speal, Diane Suttlif and Bill Jehle among other influential builders.
Our thanks to CBGitty for supporting our show. If you would like to support the channel please consider using the CBGitty affiliate link below. You will receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders and we are provided a helping hand to support the show.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Our thanks for supporting the show go to Steve Arvey and Cindy Morris of www.killerstrings.com
You can order your KILLER STRINGS in Australia from www.killerstringsaustralia.com - more stock arriving soon.
To check out what I've been up to go to www.birdwoodguitars.com
Joe Oltean can be contacted via the Facebook group and at Clutch Creations via Facebook
Happy Building!
Welcome to the show!
Thank you for supporting the show by listening and sharing it with your friends.
This week Joe Oltean from Clutch Creations and I (Adam Harrison) discuss our feelings about the use of AI as a tool for promoting and building cigar box guitars. Does AI have a place in CBG building or does it go against the ethos of everything we do.
We also talk about the use of CNC machines to mass produce parts and even instruments. Is there a place for these tools in our hobby? Obviously this is a divisive issue. CNC has been around for a very long time and is used widely in the production of musical instruments at a commercial level. Joe makes a good point that the level of accuracy and consistency is wholly dependant upon the skill of the operator whereas AI is 'dumbing down' society as a whole.
Our thanks to CBGitty for supporting our show. If you would like to support the channel please consider using the CBGitty affiliate link below. You will receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders and we are provided a helping hand to support the show.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Our thanks for supporting the show go to Steve Arvey and Cindy Morris of www.killerstrings.com
You can order your KILLER STRINGS in Australia from www.killerstringsaustralia.com - more stock arriving soon.
To check out what I've been up to go to www.birdwoodguitars.com
Joe Oltean can be contacted via the Facebook group and at Clutch Creations via Facebook
Happy Building!
Adam Harrison
Jason London is the organisor of this year's Billiboxfest which highlights some of Australia's best performers and cigar box guitar builders. Jason is also a very talented CBG builder in his own right with Primal Tones.
You can check out the festival at www.billiboxfest.com
Please share this episode with a friend. We need your support!
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
www.killerstrings.com.au
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
It seems we don't like AI. WHO KNEW!
Please share this episode with a friend. We need your support!
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
www.killerstrings.com.au
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Ok, I don't like ready made, bolt on necks. I may be wrong but it's my opinion and I can't be silenced :) I welcome your feedback friends. This week we all get together and talk about CBGs whick is what we love doing the most.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
www.killerstrings.com.au
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
We are back! Joe, Jesse, Dazza and I discuss what we would like to achieve in this coming year.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
www.killerstrings.com.au
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
This week Darren and Adam discuss the ins and outs of starting your first cigar box guitar builds. What do you need? Where can you build? What boxes are the best. We hope you enjoy the show and appreciate your support.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
www.killerstrings.com.au
www.retro-electro-effects.com.au
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Thank you for supporting our group podcast. Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends! We need your support to build the listenership of the world's ONLY CBG podcast. No need for money just a kind word in a friend's ear.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
www.killerstrings.com.au
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Thank you for supporting our group podcast. Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends! We need your support to build the listenership of the world's ONLY CBG podcast. No need for money just a kind word in a friend's ear.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Wow it feels like ages since we had the four riders of the Rockapocalypse back in the studio talking all things CBG. We have a new challenge that we are starting this week. It's the Primitive Build Challenge. It's going to be heaps of fun! We are hoping to be able to continue this series by having the winner choose the next build challenge. It will span one month so that should provide you enough time to test your building skills. Check out the post in the Facebook group.
Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends!
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
In today's episode, Jesse and I discuss some ideas revolving around some cool challenges for the group which should be a lot of fun. We also discuss the ongoing issue with posting to the united states and how it may potentially become a lot easier for Aussies. There are dark clouds on the horizon regarding building legitimate cigar box guitars in Australia and new tobacco related policies. Lets hope reason prevails!
Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends!
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
In this episode Darren and I discuss what it was like to be a part of a CBG festival. We also discuss the emergence of Far East, mass produced CBGs.
Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends!
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Thanks for joining us on another fun filled adventure in CBG land. We just love talking about our builds and other fun stuff. We really just wanted to have a catch up, so welcome friends we hope you enjoy the ride:)
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Brayden from American heritage Guitars has overcome a huge motorcycle accident and overcome many adversities to get back to recording his Youtube program. You can access his Youtube Channel below.
https://youtube.com/@americanheritageguitars?si=-l6_doodI9uExqh4
During this episode we discussed the issues surounding the imposing of tariffs on countries including Australia. All comments are personal and born of worry and concern for the working class and small businesses. None of the comments are meant to offend or alienate.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Rarely in the annuls of cigar box guitar history has a player been so inspirational and supportive. Steve Arvey is that man. Darren and I had the honour of hosting Steve during his brief stop over in Australia before heading home to the U.S. after his successful world tour of Europe and New Zealand. We hope you enjoy this catch up with Steve Arvey.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Welcome to another scintillating - nay, titillating episode of 'The Cigar Box Guitar Builder' PODCAST!!!! In this episode, Darren and I grab a firm hold of our soldering irons and dive headfirst into the ins and outs of effective soldering. Soldering is not a difficult thing to do if you follow these important tips.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Sometimes a person comes along that makes you totally rethink your build method or challenges your expectations on what a cigar box guitar or CBG is. One such person is Alex Lechner from ALX Guitars. He is a whirlwind of positive energy and although he has only been building his amazing creations for just on two years, he is always willing to talk shop or lend a hand.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at
www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
This week, your four messengers of the Rockapocalypse discuss a range of CBG related goodies including how to play the damn things. Tips and tricks abound as we search the depths, nooks and grannies of these wonderful instruments of sonic onslaught!
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald, Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found on our group.
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
This week 'The Four Amigos' talk about how to work with problem clients, build tips and we finally find out how Jesse manages to squeeze a 48 hour build day into only 8 hours!
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald, Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found on our group.
You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Colagular was a guitar created by Jesse and is now being used by an up and coming MetaL band Between Monsters and Mercy. Watch the clip here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPk0ZAxwlQM
We also chat about a range of topics such as build screw ups and screws! Chickenbone John has been talking about the place of CNC machines in the workplace and Joe has some great points in their favour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1XFh9geyvQ&t=1031s
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald, Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found on our group and you can see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
One of the things that I love so much about our FB group is that people are so supportive and encouraging. When Randy Underwood made a post stating that the group name should be changed to, 'The Small Wooden Box Guitar Builder' the group admin firstly thought that it may lead to some negative interactions. Oh how wrong we were! Instead, group members commented and interacted in such a positive fashion. Putting forward great points of views and examples. Thank you to Randy for providing the type of question that this group is all about! We won't be changing the name of the group but we will name the episode after Randy's comment.
Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald, Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found on our group and you can see what I've been building at..
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Firstly, a HUGE apology for the lack of podcasts over the last month. We have had video content via You Tube and Facebook but things got quite hectic with chasing down the bogus group members.
This week Joe and I discuss building primal style CBGs, the new FB group called 'The Aussie CBG builder swap' and building plastic model kits.
A HUGE thank you to all those people who are continuing to support the audio podcast. It's something I started in 2016 and I am having a ball working with Darren, Joe and Jesse to bring you a steady flow of CBG info and interview great builders.
Thank you as well to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found on our group and you can see what I've been building at
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Well this episode is a few weeks old but , as happens in life, things got hectic. There is a you Tube version of this episode available at 'The Cigar Box Guitar Builder' You Tube channel.
Geoff can be reached via his You Tube channel where he teaches how to play popular songs on 3 string box guitars. He is building a fantastic following and has a great catalogue of songs to learn.
A HUGE thank you to all those people who are continuing to support the audio podcast. It's something I started in 2016 and I am having a ball working with Darren, Joe and Jesse to bring you a steady flow of CBG info and interview great builders.
Thank you as well to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found on our group and you can see what I've been building at
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
In this episode the team and I talk about being a grandparent (not me), me being the oldest team member (I know right!!!) and we answer your group questions. We also discuss being a full time, professional builder and why it can be difficult.
A HUGE thank you to all those people who are continuing to support the audio podcast. It's something I started in 2016 and I am having a ball working with Darren, Joe and Jesse to bring you a steady flow of CBG info and interview great builders.
Thank you as well to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going!
You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found on our group and you can see what I've been building at
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Oh my gosh! So much happened today! I promise I tried to do the video casting today but it didn't work. My WIFI is too slow for me to connect with Messenger. We are going to try a ZOOM meeting next. However the screen recorder worked but I had the audio OFF! It's a learning process. I'll see if i can put the audio and the video together some how.
Today Alex and Jessie took us through all the experimentation that they have been doing with noise makers and piezo/mag pups. It was truly interesting. We also discuss ways to work with softer timbers like pine and Oregon for necks and fretboards.
Thank you so much for being a part of our show and we truly appreciate you.
Do you know that we have our own website where you can purchase T shirts to help support the show.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
Joe Oltean, Darren Macdonald and Jesse Thomas can be reached via the Facebook group
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
You can purchase KILLER STRINGS from CBGitty.com in the USA and in Australia at
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
I don't like license plate guitars. I've never been happy with the sound of them when I've built them. The team and I have a chat about the problems associated with building license plate guitars (LPGs). Chickenbone John had some great comments regarding LPGs on one of my videos on 'The CBG Builder' You Tube channel recently that shed some light on some of the issues. We also discuss such diverse topics as the origin of the word S.H.I.T. and the performer Bob Log III.
Thank you so much for being a part of our show and we truly appreciate you.
Do you know that we have our own website where you can purchase T shirts to help support the show.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
Joe Oltean, Darren Macdonald and Jesse Thomas can be reached via the Facebook group
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
You can purchase KILLER STRINGS from CBGitty.com in the USA and in Australia at
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
In this episode your Four Amigos discuss our latest builds and whether or not it is fair to compare piezo pickups to magnetic pickups. What do you think?
Do you know that we have our own website where you can purchase T shirts and CBGs to help support the show.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
Joe Oltean, Darren Macdonald and Jesse Thomas can be reached via the Facebook group
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Make no bones about it, Burt Philbrick is a VERY busy man. He builds an amazing array of 3 and 4 string guitars and CBGs, records amazing doom metal songs and videos and also has time to help people on our Facebook Group.
This is the first time that we have had five people on the podcast at one time and I want to say thank you to the team for being so awesome. You guys make this so much fun.
In this episode we discuss a wide variety of subjects including pickup winding, business vs pleasure, string choice, influences and the art of messing up.
If you'd like to see and hear what Burt has been up to you can via the FB group. He is happy for you to message him regarding his music or guitars. You can also go to his You Tube channel to view his work.
https://youtube.com/@burtonphilbrick2681?si=ri6eqgAUYJnoljBf
Joe Oltean, Darren Macdonald and Jesse Thomas can be reached via the Facebook group
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode with Brayden Finchum from American Heritage Guitars. Brayden is an inspiring builder who makes one of a kind creations including some amazing washboard instruments.
You can see Brayden's amazing work at;
https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanHeritageGuitars
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Welcome back!
It's 2025 and I can't believe how quickly last year flew past. It's been a hectic time for everyone and I hope this year brings all of you much happiness and prosperity.
In this episode Jessie, Darren and I discuss such things as a possible group contest, YouTube influencers, website options for people who want to sell their instruments and workshops. As usual we tend to go well off topic, but that's part of out charm:)
You can contact Jesse at Hummingbird Guitars at https://www.facebook.com/HummingBirdGuitarsbyJesseThomas
Joe can be contacted at Clutch Creations at https://www.facebook.com/guitarsbyclutchcreations
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy cigar box guitars, t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
For the first time the Four Horsemen of the Rockapocalypse are together to spread Christmas cheer and shoot the breeze about all things CBG. We don't promise a high brow conversation but we do promise a fun time:)
You can contact Jesse at Hummingbird Guitars at https://www.facebook.com/HummingBirdGuitarsbyJesseThomas
Joe can be contacted at Clutch Creations at https://www.facebook.com/guitarsbyclutchcreations
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy cigar box guitars, t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
This week we have a catch up with moderator and all round good guy, Jesse Thomas. Jesse has been a constantly busy group member who specialises in building a whole range of incredible solid body guitars and cigar box guitars. Dazza has found a lifelong buddy in ply-wood crime!
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy cigar box guitars, t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Blues Boy Jag, AKA Bill Jagitsch is an elder statesman of the CBG movement. I've followed his builds and videos for years. He has some fantastic advice for players and builders and some great build tips.
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy cigar box guitars, t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
I don't use the term 'master builder' often but it perfectly suits today's guest. Joe Oltean is as humble as he is talented. His use of laminating, fine Japanese style crafting and an eye for the finer aspects of woodwork truly elevate the CBG to atmospheric levels. Joe also builds extremely playable instruments and can tear up a fretboard like a beast. He's a great bloke and we are very lucky to have him here on our group as a moderator. In this episode we talk to Joe about his epic undertaking of building eleven high quality CBGs at once. Not a job for the feint hearted!
You can find Joe on Facebook under 'Clutch Creations' and of course on the FB group. Order yours today, you won't be sorry.
The best place to listen to podcasts is in your workshop or on long drives. You can download the Podbean player, use iTunes, Spotify or listen from the Podbean website.
Thanks again to my mate Darren for joining me on this new voyage of CBG discovery and inspiration.
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
There are days when I really think that I should never have started selling my guitars. I look at my Facebook group friends and marvel at the work they are doing. I'm often very envious of those builders (like our friend Darren Mac) who build for themselves purely for the love of it. TBH though, it's been a saving grace over the years (financially) to be able to sell them. So, spend some time with us as I whine and moan about selling on the internet.
The best place to listen to podcasts is in your workshop or on long drives. You can download the Podbean player, use iTunes, Spotify or listen from the Podbean website.
Thanks again to my mate Darren for joining me on this new voyage of CBG discovery and inspiration.
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Rusty Taylor is one of my go to guys for great ideas and awesome builds. He builds for the love of it and does so with a great deal of gusto! He is humble and always happy to offer advice when needed and has been doing so for much longer than me! We seriously could have talked for a heck of a lot longer!!
The best place to listen to podcasts is in your workshop or on long drives. You can download the Podbean player, use iTunes, Spotify or listen from the Podbean website.
Thanks again to my mate Darren for joining me on this new voyage of CBG discovery and inspiration.
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
We had so much fun talking to Alex. He is the genuine article, a builder who builds using whatever he can get his hands onto. His traditional building style provides him the opportunity to build truly unique instruments ranging from watering can diddly bows to twin neck and triple neck instruments. We hope this episode provides you with the inspiration to build something individual and personal.
Thanks again to my mate Darren for joining me on this new voyage of CBG discovery and inspiration.
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
This week, Darren and I had a conversation with Loui La MAnna CBG builder and all round good guy.
Louie lives and breathes music and loves to share his passion for building and playing with friends and strangers alike. He is happy to travel for hours to organise and attend festivals and promote our amazing craft.
Thanks again to my friend Darren for joining me on this CBG extravaganza.
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
This week, Darren and I had the pleasure of speaking with the very cool 8 Ball Aitken. 8 Ball is one of the hardest working musicians to sling a CBG and he is full of helpful tips for builders and players alike! He has had an awesome career playing and recording the music he loves, rocked fans around the world and he knows what makes a good CBG.
You can find his work at
www.8ballaitken.com
as well as on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.
Thanks again to my friend Darren for joining me on this CBG extravaganza.
We have now got a dedicated website for The Cigar Box Guitar Builder, where you can buy t-shirts and other merch to help support and advertise the channel.
www.thecbgbuilder.com
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping rates and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Cindy Morris has to be one of the busiest people in our cigar box guitar community. She and her partner Steve Arvey are tireless advocates and ambassadors for CBG music for both players and builders. Darren and I are so thankful for her help and support while we figure out how to promote our cause here in Australia. Hopefully you will be inspired to consider putting on your own events, whether they be build offs, teaching kids in school, swaps, festivals, gigs or even developing your own side hustle business. If you love playing and building CBGs then this episode is for you.
Thanks again to my friend Darren for joining me on this CBG extravaganza.
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping options and a free cigar box with every order over US$100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
This week we were meant to be joined by Cindy Morris. However a scheduling problem arose so we will reschedule for next week.
Thank you for your patience this month as a few issues arrose that prevented me from uploading an episode. But, we are back!
On this scintillating and extravagant episode, Darren and I talk about building CBGs (SHOCK HORROR!!), building a work shed, Shane Speal's new Youtube show and what we thought was the demise of his Snake Oil Band.
Please consider joining THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDER group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1293715283982291/
Thanks again to my friend Darren for joining me on this CBG extravaganza.
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping options and a free cigar box with every order over $100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
This week Darren and I had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Arvey. Steve has been a tireless advocate and ambassador for the cigar box guitar community. He is a player, occasional builder and organisor of cigar box guitar festivals in the States and has travelled to Europe and Australia playing and promoting all things cigar box guitar. Darren and I were blown away by Steve's positivity and great ideas and we will certainly be talking with him again very shortly in relation to helping us promote CBGs and their music through festivals, here in Australia.
If you'd like to check out Steve's website, you can at https://www.stevearveymusic.com/
Please consider joining THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDER group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1293715283982291/
Thanks again to my friend Darren for joining me on this CBG extravaganza.
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping options and a free cigar box with every order over $100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Darren and I were blown away by the awesome videos that the group put up on the CBG Cover Band Challenge. This week was AC/DC and the winner was George Huston. Well done mate! This week is CCR. I would like to compile all the videos into an archive for reference for group members so get those videos in!
Please consider joining THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDER group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1293715283982291/
and of course the FRETLESS CIGAR BOX GUITARS group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/208729153079436/
Thanks again to my friend Darren for joining me on this CBG extravaganza.
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping options and a free cigar box with every order over $100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
I have been a big fan of Michael Pinkerton and his Facebook group, 'Fretless Cigar Box Guitars'. He is what I would refer to as an inspiring and humble master builder. He uses hand tools to craft the most wonderful menagerie of incredible exotic and blues 'n' roots instruments. Darren and I were both gob smacked by his builds, some of which I have uploaded to the group.
Please consider joining THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDER group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1293715283982291/
and of course the FRETLESS CIGAR BOX GUITARS group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/208729153079436/
Thanks again to my friend Darren for joining me on this CBG extravaganza.
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping options and a free cigar box with every order over $100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
What do you do when you hit the doldrums? When inspiration dies? When everything just sucks??? That is what has afflicted both Darren and myself over the last few months. There are things you can do. Most importantly, we are here to listen to you. Post your worries in the group. There are literally thousands of wonderful people here who are more than willing to help you up.
Another question I posed to Dazza was, "Should our expectations of perfection rise the more expensive a CBG is?" Shane Speal released a fantastic video about CBG expectations a few years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yllHolhWn14&t=413s
He's talking about the imperfections that make these instruments so perfect in our eyes. However add large sums of money to the equation and the expectation may be that they are expected to sound and feel more like a traditional instrument. Thoughts please?!
Thanks again to my friend Darren for joining me on this CBG extravaganza.
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping options and a free cigar box with every order over $100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Today, Darren and I discuss the ins and outs of building a cigar box guitar business. Of course, our points of view are just that. Please feel free to comment in the group or here.
Darren and I love building CBGs and we thank you for listening to the podcast.
You can see what I have been up to on the Facebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder that Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping options and a free cigar box with every order over $100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Today, I got the opportunity to interview another one of my CBG heroes! William 'Bill' Jehle is an author and CBG enthusiast who is also a physicist! He is the author of, 'One Man's Trash',2010 and 'Cigar box Ukulele' 2016. If you are interested in cigar box guitars you NEED to buy 'One Man's Trash' A history of the cigar box guitar.
He has just released a new book 'The Cigar Box Guitar Amplifier Notebook' I had the privilege of proof reading the book prior to publication and enjoyed it immensely.
You can contact Bill Jehle at www.cigarboxguitar.org
You can also contact him via Facebook.
You can see what I have been up to on the Facrebook group and at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
A reminder bthat Australian and New Zealand customers benefit from reduced US shipping options and a free cigar box with every order over $100.
Many thanks,
Adam Harrison
Oh wow this episode was fun!! Jim and I have been trying to catch up for an episode for a couple of years now and he certainly didn't disapoint! Jim builds amazing 3, 4 and 6 string solid body guitars as well as his own style of cigar box guitars. He is an incredible builder who has a great sense of humour and you can tell he loves what he does.
If you'd like to contact Jim for a build enquiry, you can at
www.junksvilleguitars.com
As ever I am joined by my mate Darren who is also an incredibly talented builder and dead set funny guy.
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker, Shane Speal and the team at C.B.Gitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
Del Puckett has been an inspiration to so many cigar box guitar builders, including Darren and myself. He is bristling with energy and positivity and I truly feel that he is one of the greatest promoters of these incredible instruments.
Darren and I had a fantastic time chatting with Del and asked him the questions you wanted answered in our group.
Del took the time to let us know about how he began building guitars, keeping his inspiration and all about the CBG festival he will be putting on in a few months.
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at CBGitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood
and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
Well I'm alone today. Our interview fell through this week due to unforeseen circumstances and Darren is out of action due to the dreaded man-flu.
I thought I'd take the opportunity to answer some of the questions that had been posed during this last week by you, our group members.
I have been building CBGs and guitars for the last 12 years and playing and setting up guitars since 1987.....Oh crap that is a long time!! Anyway, the way I do things may be different than the way other builders might do things and that is ok.
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at CBGitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
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and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
Big thanks from, Adam & Prince-the dog.
Welcome back to another episode of the world's numkber one, most favorite CBG podcast!!
Darren and I are joining you today to chat about all the interesting things that are happening in the group. New builds, new members and some incredible group contributions.
Adam gets super excited about the proper place to put piezo pickups and proves his point with a really cruddy demonstration with a beaten up, 8 year old, rusty CBG. Only the best content ladies and gentlemen.
Darren shows his sensitive side by explaining his grandson's latest saying, which is, "Don't bite your friends".
Thank you for supporting the show and an enormous THANK YOU to Ben 'Gitty' Baker and the team at CBGitty for supporting the podcast.
If you need to order parts and want to support the show, you can by using our affiliate link
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and if you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty.
Big thanks from, Adam & Dazza!
I've known Pete for about ten years now. He is an incredibly kind and generous person who always gave excellent feedback on my builds and helped me to develop my craft in my early days. He also gave me a car load of old timber to help me get started. Some of which I am still using today! He is a master builder who builds CBGs, electric and acoustic 6 strings and even makes his own pickups. He has a HUGE wealth of knowledge. He is an active member of the Cigar Box Guitar Builder FB group.
You can find Pete Veevers/Buzzard Guitars on Facebook and his guitars on eBay.
I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed catching up with an old mate.
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Australian and New Zealand customers can now take advantage of much reduced shipping costs thanks to Ben 'Gitty' Baker.
Join me, Adam Harrison and Darren McDonald as we talk about recent activity in the cigar box guitar world. The conversation ranges from appreciating supportive community members, acknowledging the negative aspect of group dynamics, to the importance of maintaining a positive and respectful atmosphere in every community, especially in artistic domains such as cigar box guitar building.
We not only discusses community dynamics but also acknowledge the incredible work of guitar creators who’ve astounded us with their ingenious designs and creativity. With a special mention of Junksville Guitars for their brilliant and funky creations and Richard Pedretti-Allen's inventive use of cigar boxes to make charming tambourines. Towards the end, we share the nuances and challenges faced while drilling steel and constructing shovel guitars.
The dialogue embraces several anecdotes from teaching music in schools to sharing personal experiences of crafting unique guitars, shedding light on the host's unique approach to customizing and the hurdles faced during the process. Engage yourself in this fascinating journey of imparting music knowledge to young learners, and enjoy a recollection of joining a band performing classic tracks.
This episode not only delves into music creation but also touches upon other areas such as the art of drumming, exchanging instruments with friends and explores different musical genres.
So tune in to enrich your understanding of music, guitar building, and community dynamics. The episode ends with an open invitation to all listeners to share their stories and experiences in the future episodes, taking a step further in creating engaging musical content.
And remember, as Darren said, "Don't bite your friends."
You can support this podcast by telling your friends and using the affiliate link to shop at C.B.Gitty and receive 10% off your first 3 orders.
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You can also check out Adam's guitars at Birdwood Guitars.
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Welcome to a fascinating episode of the Cigarbox Guitar Builder podcast. In this episode, we jump back into the world of Cigar Box Guitar Building by resuming our usual insanity. I’m here with Darren McDonald, co-admin of the passionate Cigar box Guitar Builder and Facebook group admin. We are discussing build tips, share insights and experiences about some of the group’s recent builds.
Whether it's exploring unique aspects of guitar building, discussing different playing techniques, or highlighting the group’s progress with more than 4500 members, this episode uncovers various facets of our vibrant Cigar Box Guitar Builder community.
It feels so good to be back in the interviers seat. Talk about rusty!! A huge thank you to Jason Heskins from JLee Guitars for agreeing to be interviewed. He has such a wonderful approach to building guitars and I hope you enjoy the show.
Please consider supporting the show. The easiest way is to simply tell a friend or you could support us over at patreon. You can also give us 5 stars and leave a comment on whichever podcasting outlet you use.
Thanks again, Adam Harrison
Ok, in all honesty, I have to admit that I am a HUGE Del Puckett fan! I always wait eagerly for his Youtube channel uploads and I have learnt heaps from him. His enthusiasm is totally infectious and his guitars always sound great. So, it only makes sense that I would eventually choose to build a few guitars using his techniques. I did videos of these builds at the beginning of this year and recorded this audio around the same time. Ive just re-booted the podcast and thought it would be cool to upload this episode. I haven't spoken to Del about doing this but I hope he enjoys it if he does hear it. I have continued to build my guitars my way but truely enjoyed the experience. Please like and leave a review if you enjoyed the show. Next week we should be back to a more regular timing for episodes as I have really missed doing the show.
Adam Harrison
It's been a while but Darren and I are back with another fun filled episode of cbg building. There are many more episodes in the pipeline so thank you for checking in and please don't forget to subscribe. Also, please check out ' The Cigar Box Guitar Podcast' instagram profile.
Big thanks from Adam and Darren
Ok, the resonating vibrator is a guitar that Darren made using a spring and a milo tin lid on the inside as a natural reverb. I'm just being cheeky. It's actually a Jack Daniels styled guitar which looks amazing.
In this episode we chat about the rediculous price of cigar boxes here in Australia and in other (non USA) countries. We discuss alternatives.
Also please check out two incredibly tallented bands; Cigar Box Serenaders and Cigarbox Man. Two incredibly tallented bands.
We will be back next month with episodes every two weeks.
Adam.
OK, this is a contentious statement. However, I've been lucky to have had the chance to build CBGs as a full time job. I certainly haven't done everything correct. In fact, I'm still dealing with certain issues as I run my business down to a hobby again. I'm not stopping but I have decided to get back to building guitars from the heart. I'm over doing made to order instruments as they became 'work'. Don't get me wrong I'm very proud of my work but it really was sucking the creativity out of me which is why I started doing this in the first place. So, I thought it was important to tell this warts and all story.
Darren and I will be back shortly.
Adam H
Ok, doing this podcast was more important to me than I realised. It's back. This first episode is with John Nickel. John taught me more in one episode that I knew in 2 years of building. A great musician and a very giving person.
We have a Facebook group called 'The Cigar Box Guitar Builder', please consider joining us for all the fun.
If you'd like to view my range of CBGs please pop over to www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks for listening
Adam (Birdwood) Harrison
In this episode Darren and I discuss whether handmade pickups are a financially viable alternative to ready made pups, the passing of Ted Crocker and some cool builds and builders we noticed this week.
I've known Darren McDonald for a couple of years. He builds roots instruments from reclaimed timbers and recycled boxes with an integrity that totally inspires me. He is a builder who isn't afraid of a challenge and always has time to say, "Hi" and give a helping hand. So when he agreed to co-host the show with me I was thrilled. I hope you enjoy the new format of the show and we would appreciate any constructive feedback.
Don't forget to check out www.birdwoodguitars.com as well as the accompanying Youtube channel of the same name.
We also have a Patreon account of the same name and would really appreciate any support.
So sit back and help me welcome Darren to the show.
Adam Harrison
Birdwood Guitars & CBGs
Jesse is a guitar and cigar box guitar builder from Randolph Nebraska. He builds a variety of awesome instruments ranging from ukuleles to 6 string heavy metal inspired solid body guitars. Jesse is happy to use whatever materials come his way and relies on his main trade as a carpenter to craft these cool instruments. You can find Jesse Thomas on Facebook and via our group.
Please consider becoming a patron of our little show via our Patreon account at
https://www.patreon.com/TCBGB
You can also check out my guitars and CBGs @ www.birdwoodguitars.com
Big thanks
Adam Harrison.
Today I got to interview Mella Miante from Barreldawg Band. These guys have been ripping it up on the central coast of NSW and really pushing the cigar box guitar as their go to instrument. Mella and I chatted about what her band is up to, building her first CBG and a plethora of other cool topics. Sit back, relax and enjoy.
You can check out Barreldog Band's music on Youtube, iTunes and Bandcamp. Also please follow them on instagram @barreldawgband.
Be sure to follow us here and give us a review if you enjoyed the show.
You can also join our facebook group and subscribe to our Youtube channel. Just look up 'The Cigar Box Guitar Builder'.
There was a slight delay in our messenger feed.
Thanks again
Adam Harrison
www.birdwoodguitars.com
I've known Mick ever since I started building CBGs back in 2012. He has always been a positive voice urging people to build and enjoy cigar box guitars and handmade instruments. This was a fun episode and once again, I found myself heading to the workshop to find an old box to work into a guitar. Thanks Mick.
Please follow us on your chosen podcast provider and leave a review. If you have a cbg story to tell please contact me at birdwood.guitars@gmail.com
Thanks for all the support.
Adam Harrison
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Thanks for tuning in again. This week I was able to catch up with the wonderful Mike Snowden. Mike has been doing a weekly You tube show called Three String Thursday. On that show he shows off his awesome guitars and often plays very cool tunes. Pop vert to www.snowdenguitars.com to see his guitars.
I hope you enjoy the show and please consider becoming a patron of the show. You are also able to hear this episode on iTunes and Spotify.
Have fun and keep building
Adam Harrison
Birdwood Guitars
This episode is part of our 'business talk' episodes. After having a chat with a guitar building friend of mine who had a less than perfect experience with a customer, I thought it prudent to discuss how to positively deal with refunds and exchanges. Please take the information in the friendly way it was meant. The information contained herein is based on the refund policies from here in Australia and from my own experiences. Please check with your own region's refund policies. However, I assume most places would have similar policies.
Please consider becoming a subscriber and patron pf the show.
Regards Adam Harrison
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Firstly, thanks for tuning in to the show.
Secondly, please excuse the very ordinary recording of this episode. I am struggling with a mixture of ageing tech Vs new tech and a total lack of skill.
There are some lags and drag at the very end of the show. Thank you to Joe or his patience.
Having said that, what a great interview this was. Lots of fun and very informative. Joe is the owner of Clutch Creations and he is such a fantastically talented builder. He truly takes bespoke building to a new level without losing the fun of the CBG.
We are working to find an affordable and easy mixer to use for recording the podcasts.
Any (kind) suggestions are welcome.
Best regards
Adam Harrison
Hi it’s been a little while. This episode is in response to a customer question about how best to clean a cbg. I thought it might also be a good topic for beginner or intermediate builders as well.
We are back for 2020!
This week I am interviewing Keith Crumbly of Crumblycaster CBGs.
There is no intro music this week as I have had to switch to a windows computer and I have to find a mixer as I can't use Garage Band any more.
Thanks for listening.
Regards Adam Harrison
In this episode I talk with Darren Pizel about his experiences building a cbg for a worthy charity. Darren is a new builder with a huge amount of enthusiasm and a willingness to help people in need.
In this episode Mark and I discuss how cool it is that there are so many different builders out there doing cool things with their builds. Using ideas from a variety of other builders is a great way to develop your own style and create your own masterpiece. However, just be sure to not copy someone's hard work exactly and pass it off as an original. CBGs can look somewhat similar at times but there are so many different things you can do with a CBG to make it your own. Also don't be afraid to share great ideas with our community. If someone uses your idea that is a really cool compliment.
Also a huge shout out to a young fella, Jack, who picked up his first CBG from me about a year ago. Along with his siblings, he is creating a real storm in his local community with his band 'HOLLOW POINT'. His playing is INSANE!! The future of rock looks good! Real Good!
Once again, big thanks to our Podbean Patrons, followers on podbean and friends over at 'The Cigar Box guitar Builder' Facebook Group.
Stay safe and keep building,
Adam and Mark
www.birdwoodguitars.com
www.cbgemporium.com
https://swampwitchguitars.weebly.com/
https://www.junksville.com/
In this episode Mark and I (Adam) discuss why some CBGs are worth a lot of money. Some CBGs are worth well over the 1K mark and we chat about some reasons for this. Along with the usual craziness that usually happens when we talk shop, we provide a word of warning about shop safety and cool tools. This weeks 'STAR GUITAR' was built by Group Member Tim Henderson.
Apologies if the sound is a bit off this week. I've been having tech issues.
A huge thank you to our followers, you guys are ACE!!!
Another enormous thank you and hugs to our Podbean Patrons. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you wish to support the podcast you can through your podbean app.
Keep an eye out for some podcast merch which will be made available at Redbubble soon
www.redbubble.com
Best regards Adam Harrison
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Mark Wilmot
www.cbgemporium.com
Today the team is back!
Mark Wilmot and I talk about all things CBG.
Which do you prefer? rod or disc piezo.
bandsaw or table saw?
We also discuss a great resonator uke made by builder, Mick Verco and talk about using various items as resonators on a build.
Enjoy
Adam Harrison
Birdwood Guitars.
www.cbgemporium.com
www.birdwoodguitars.com
This week I have a chance to speak with Rob Wrobel from Rob's Cigar Box Guitars. We discuss his building history and what happened with Lace Pickups. Remember that this interview including Rob's explanation of what happened and my personal views are just that. We don't have any input from Lace at this point. Either way Rob is certainly not letting this hold him back and he has already moved on.
Enjoy
Adam Harrison
www.birdwoodguitars.com
https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=robs%20cigar%20box%20guitars
http://www.wigginsbrand.com/
https://lacemusic.com/
Well obviously you would be expecting a comprehensive round up of all things NAMM. Nope:)
Facebook has been burning with one topic all week, You know what it is. Big business vs the little guy. I have no idea what went on behind closed doors but I have some thoughts on the topic.
We also have some built tips and products to chat about from a few suppliers.
Sorry about having to record this in the car but here it is, warts and all.
Best regards Adam Harrison
www.birdwoodguitars.com
https://www.facebook.com/Chrisaphoto
https://www.facebook.com/elmarin.todobonito
http://www.mrwsinstruments.com/
https://mgbguitars.com/
https://www.cbgitty.com/free-rewards/
https://lacemusic.com/
In this episode I speak about a recent FB conversation about relic finished guitars. The feedback regarding relic guitars was definitely not pro-relic. I however love a good relic finish guitar and also love to relic my CBGs. So without using the word relic again here is the episode; To Relic or Not to Relic:)
Remember to subscribe and join THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDER youtube channel and FB group.
Best regards Adam Harrison
www.Birdwoodguitars.com
http://www.mrwsinstruments.com/
https://mgbguitars.com/
www.cbgitty.com
https://www.novoguitars.com/
https://friedmanamplification.com/friedman-guitars
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=John+Nickel
Wow what a treat to speak with Todd 'Doc' Sigmier from Rocky Mountain Slide Company. Big thanks to Doc for being such a great guest. Really had fun with this one.
Big thanks to all our FB Group members and new subscribers to the new Youtube channel
Adam
This episode, I speak with Blake Saban from the band The Urban Chiefs. Blake has been playing a CBG (built by the famed Arthur Moody) for a good few years, as one of his standard stage and recording instruments. Blake and The Urban Chiefs have been relentlessly touring for years and have released a number of fantastic CDs and just recently a live DVD which has to be seen. Having seen these guys live I can attest to their huge stage presence and great songs.
Contact Blake Saban at www.theurbanchiefs.com to purchase an album or DVD
contact me, Adam Harrison at www.birdwoodguitars.com
Hope you are enjoying the new episodes.
Adam
Well here we are at episode 50!!! Wow!!!
Our interview with the wonderfully tallented Rob Wrobel has had to be postphoned for a couple of weeks due to an unexpected trip to Montana. I kook forward to speaking with him soon. Justin Johnson has a new Kickstarter campaign in the works so be sure to check that out. There are some great new products available from
http://www.mrwsinstruments.com/
https://www.cbgitty.com/
https://mgbguitars.com/
https://www.sixtus-pickups.com/
Please check out these great companies for some great products.
I also made an insane plank guitar from a discarded chopping board which had been made from a Soviet box timber and still had the writing on it. They are loads of fun.
Big Thanks
Adam Harrison
Hi CBG fiends. The CBGBuilder is back!!
We are back to the ideals and vision that made TCBGBP a worldwide success!!!!! OK thats a bit of an exageration but we are still the most CBG focussed podcast on the planet.
In this episode i got a chance to speak with Elaine Lally from an awesome, homegrown, retro inspired guitar strap company called MYMUMDRIVESAUFO.
I also yammer on about NOT fixing a broken guitar.
OH and there is now a YouTube channel dedicated to this podcast called THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDER
Have fun building.
Adam
Do you have a brand? Share in the comments if you do. Don't forget to join the FB group too!
Adam
Hi wonderful people, I’m uploading from my phone this time so I hope this works. i’ve been setting up the shop for the last couple of weeks so I had some thoughts and wanted to share them.
In this episode Mark and I set out to talk about soldering and all the things that entailed. However we got sidetracked with other topics. As some of you may know I am about to open a bricks and mortar store in Australia that will center around my CBG builds and vintage Japanese guitars. Will it work out? I hope so!! This is a new project that I hope will be of interest and I intend to bring you guys along for the ride.
Big thanks goes again to Mark for making himself available and to you the listener for supporting the show by subscribing. Please don't forget to like the show on itunes by giving us 5 stars and leaving a comment as this helps us to get noticed.
Mark and I promise to discuss electrics in the next episode.
Big thanks
Adam Harrison
In this episode I speak with Scott Osborne fron Dirty Bird Guitars. Scot is an independent builder who loves Van Halen and Washburn Guitars. Definately not a bad combo!! This was a really fun interview and Scott was a fantastic guest. Check out Dirty Bird Guitars on FAcebook and don't forget to like his page.
If you know a guitar builder who you think deserves to have her, or his work promoted here please contact me (Adam) at thehandcraftedguitarbuilder@gmail.com give me their details.
Thankyou to our followers and please don't forget to give us 5 stars at itunes and leave a comment.
Regards Adam Harrison
We are back! After a break from regular broadcasts Mark and I are back to talk about all things guitar related. As usual we will be coming from a home made (hand crafted) perspective and our focus ranges from CBGs to solid body electric guitars.
On another note we say a sad goodby to Ukulele Ray, one of our previous guests. God bless and rest in piece mate. Our thoughts go out to your friends and family. For those who didn't get the chance to see him perform, have a listen to our interview from last year.
Best wishes
Adam and Mark
It has been a while since the last episode and it is totally my fault. I've had a few issues occuring that have impacted on my ability to produce these podcasts. But I'm back and reallyb happy to be able to bring you more content. In this episode I give myself a bit of a kick in the bum for being a little snobby when it comes to tools. Really, I have no right to. I must admit that I wasn't intending to be a snob but I think a comment that I made was taken that way. You let me know what you think. A big thank you to our followers and patron and please don't forget to give us a rating with itunes if you get the chance.
Thanks again
Adam
Sorry for the delay.
Today's episode is with Greg from Brookwood Guitars. Greg is based in Victoria and builds 3 string fretless electric box guitars with stunning Australian timbers. His extensive woodworking history certainly shines in this episode, so sit back, relax and enjoy.
Adam Harrison
This week we recieved our first patron. It was a huge boost for me to realise that someone out there liked the show enough to do that. So, a huge thank you. I also want to thank our subscribers, your support of the show is greatly appreciated.
Pat Keegan is a guitar builder from the South Coast of NSW in a town called Ulladulla. He builds electric guitars from reclaimed pallet timber as well as with native Australian timbers. He's a great bloke and gave some insights into his building proceedures. He also works with a minimum of hand tools. Be sure to check him out on instagram at pat_keegan_guitars and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/patrick.keegan
Big thanks and don't forget to join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1293715283982291/
Adam Harrison
www.birdwoodguitars.com
Tom is a down to earth guitar builder who uses reclaimed timber and licence plates to build fantastic guitars. We talk about learning about the craft of building guitars and our favorite podcasts, builders and tools. I'm so jealous that he got to meet Rick and Cindy from Carmine St Guitars.
Thanks for listening!
Adam
Firstly, I'm not saying that they ARE too expensive, I'm just playing devil's adjocate. This podcast is in response to a youtube clip that was uploaded a couple of weeks ago. Let me knopw what you think.
I'm sorry for the quality of the audio from the last couple of episodes, it's just been particularily difficult to fin d the time to do the podcasts and the last couple of interviews have fallen through due to scheduling.
Food for thought.
Adam
This episode is about selling your guitars. I have almost 20 years of retail sales experience and I thought I'd share my experiences in a couple of music stores on my last holiday. The stores I visited were awesome, the staff very friendly and my pockets were relatively full. However, I left Brizzy empty handed and a little frustrated. What I needed was a sales person to actively sell me the product I was pondering over. I realised later that had the sales person taken the lead and made some sugestions then I would have made some cool purchases. Again I really liked the stores and the staff and I WILL BE BACK! I hope this comes across in the podcast. Don't forget to leave a review or comments and..
Thanks for listening.
Adam Harrison
A new name and a new picture. There will be more interviews and all the fun stuff plus more in the next couple of weeks.
Regards
Adam Harrison
Ok, things got a little crazy on this episode. A lot of people have asked me about the best place to put piezo pickups. I love to experiment so I learnt a lot on this episode about wiring up piezo pickups and I was even able to confirm what I enjoy about my choice of piezo placement. Hope you enjoy the episode and tell your friends.
Adam
Wow we are over 4000 plays!!! A huge thankyou to all of our listeners.
Don't forget to sign up for the Facebook group.
In this episode I discuss the different saws that I use in the shop. This episode has been inspired by a facebook message regardin the use of saws for fretting. These are my ideas and are not meant to cause offence to anyone who is doing things differently. They are just my experiences.
Hope you enjoy
Adam Harrison
In this episode I talk about my favorite builders and companies. I try to give examples of what I like about their businesses and instruments. All of these builders and companies have developed over time due to hard work and determination. Hope you enjoy.
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Thanks for being a patron of the show. Enjoy this extra information about fretting from Pat Procter.
Adam Harrison
This week I chat with Pat Procter about his amazing parquetry CBGs. Big thanks to Pat for being patient with me as I was having some tech difficulties. He was very giving and a great example of a do-it-yourself builder who started with minimal skills and developed his art to the amazing level it is at now.
After we finished the sign off we had a further discussion about a previous episode where I was talking about fretting issues. He was happy to share his ideas for the patron only content. You can sign up to support the show here through podbean and become a patron.
Thanks for listening
Adam Harrison
In this episode I am joined by regular contributor, Mark Wilmot from MRWS instrument supplies. We discuss new builds and problems that new and experienced builders can face when making frettless and fretted instruments. Hope you enjoy this week's episode and thank you for listening.
Adam Harrison
www.birdwoodGuitars.com
Mark Wilmot
www.mrwsinstruments.com
Hi all and thanks for listening. This week's episode has been made because of the question I asked on the FB group. Fretting is a skill that I am constantly working on - constantly. I don't have the best tools but I have invested a small amount of money on a couple of tools that have worked wonders. I am not an expert by any means and I hope I don't come across as one on this podcast. The reason I made this podcast in the first place was to share what I know and my experiences. Recently I have seen a number of CBGs in stores around Sydney and although I really liked the style and vibe of them I was disapointed at the quality of the fretwork.
If we are selling our wares to a buying public we have to represent ourselves and the industry by producing a quality product that is comfortable and safe to play. Thoughts? :)
Best regards
Adam Harrison
This week I speak with Ben Baker, the man behind C.B.Gitty. We talk about how he discovered cigar box guitars and how he started his business. We also discuss different styles of building, whether piezo pickups are better than magnetic pickups and the use of social media. My thanks to Ben for fitting us in during his very bust schedule.
I can't believe this is episode 30!! My thanks to all you wonderful people who have been listening.
Keep building
Adam Harrison
This week we hear from the inspirational Pip Cowan who just returned from a trip of a lifetime to the place that gave birth to the blues. What makes Philip's trip so amazing is that he self-funded the experience through busking and gaining the support of the wonderful Shayne Soall among so many others. Pip is a diddly bow player who turned to this one string instrument after a motorcycle accident made it impossible to play standard 6 string guitar. Pip is planning to release the video footage of his trip as a documentary but there is still a way to go.
Enjoy Pip's story and Thanks.
Adam Harrison
Mark contacted me this week to let me know that we now have two podcasts that are about cigar box guitars!! What wonderful news for all of us, as now I get to listen to someone else talking about these amazing instruments. Marks show is called, COME AND MAKE IT DIGITAL RODEO and he has about 11 episodes at this point. It's really easy to find on iTunes. Mark wanted to interview me for his show which blew me away. I'm very humbled. What a great guy! We decided to put it up as a joint podcast, so here it is. Enjoy:)
This last month has seen the passing of a number of great instrument builders including a highly respected members of the CBG comunity. My condolences to all their family, friends and colegues.
Happy Building
Adam Harrison
Oh wow this episode was fun to do! Bill is such a great interview. Funny, informative and very easy going. I apologise for the poor reception which popped up every now and then, mostly affecting Mark Wilmot's line. Stick aroiund for the last few minutes as Bill remembers a very important instrument from his collection.
Both of Bill's books; One Man's Trash and Cigar Box Ukulele, are available from cigarboxguitar.org
Mark Wilmot can be found at https://www.facebook.com/MrWsHandmadeInstruments/
...and you can find me at https://www.facebook.com/BirdwoodCBG/?fref=ts
Thanks to all
Adam Harrison
In this fun packed (and dogless) episode, Mark and I discuss first builds, why I dislike like MetaL songs that dont have blazing guitar solos, how to build laminated necks and compare different humbucking pickups. Mark will be uploading his beautiful build to the podcast group so you can see what we were talking about. Remember that our ideas are just that, our ideas. Our ways of building aren't the only ways to do things and we rely on your input so please comment here on Podbean, itunes or on the Facebook group.
Have fun building.
Adam Harrison
In this episode I go through some of my favourite book and DVD resources. Some of my best ones are by Charles Atchison, Mike Orr, David Sutton and William Jehle and Justin Johnson. I have also filmed this episode as a live Facebook feed so don't hesitate to check out my profile at Adam Harrison from Birdwood Guitars. Find me at THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDER PODCAST group. I have some more great interviews on the line for the next few weeks as well so stay tuned.
Big thanks
Adam Harrison
In this episode I get to speak with the highly influential and respected performer and builder, Mike Snowden. We chat about his build process, his history in the music business and OZZY!!
You can find Mike Snowden on Facebook, Instagram and at www.snowdenguitars.com
Thanks for listening
Adam Harrison
In this episode Mark and I speak to 'The Wizard' Justin Johnson. We talk about his new album, roots instruments and I desperately try not to say, "Fantastic." Hope you enjoy the episode.
Thanks for listening
Adam Harrison
Wow what a great bloke! Really great to chat with. He had a lot of insights into what he and his company does. Top tips and ideas for builders. Hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget to give us a review and 5 stars with itunes and here at Podbean. Heaps of great interviews to still to come as well!!
Today I got to interview a really great bloke, Glenn Watt. Glenn was one of the first people who I found on Youtube building CBGs. I found him to be a very humble guy who was very open and giving. I couldnt believe that an hour and seventeen munites could go so fast and we still had so much that we wanted to talk about. Thanks to all our new and old listeners. I really appreciate your support of the podcast and I promise to bring you more interesting interviews. I am in talks with a few at the moment. Remember that this is one of the only CBG or roots instrument related podcasts being made and it's thanks to you.
Regards
Adam Harrison
Things have been pretty crazy over this way so I've had to focus on the full time job. Now that the hard work has been done it will be back to our regular scheduled programming. I just wanted to give some thanks to some of the people who have helped along the way. Stay tuned as there are some cracker interviews being booked in with some more of the big guns of the CBG world. Thanks to you guys.
Adam Harrison
Shayne Soall is undeniably one of Australia's trailblazers when it comes to cigar box guitar building. But it's the fact that he has successfully been running a thriving CBG shop for the last 6 years and building a loyal following both here and overseas that is so inspiring. Shayne Soall is also asking for your CBGs. If you are interested in having Shayne stock your CBG give him a call on 0419 409 963. A great bloke and loads of fun.
Enjoy
Adam Harrison
Had great fun chatting to Mr MRWS and Mark Wilkes from Buzz Box Guitars. Tips and tricks from a great Aussie builder.
Ok, this is me basically having a great time with a group of incredible people. Listening to great rock n blues and jamming on CBGs.
I begin by having a little 'rant' about people who are giving Facebook users who advertise or post their business or builds a hard time. I understand their point of view but respectfully disagree as I truely believe that if used sensibly, social media can be an awesome way to spread the word of cbgs around the world. Let's face it, it's the future of advertising, like it or not.
The middle section is a selection of 3 songs from the night. The first is one of my favourite songs ever and the last two are a jam with Matt Charnley and Rob Chapple who are both playing CBGs
Finally I bring it back with a word about new players.
Big thanks
Adam Harrison
In this episode Mark and I chat to a CBG legend, the amazing Nigel McTrustry from McTrustry CBGs. Nigel has been building and performing with CBGs since about 2009 and has built a fantastic reputation. Check out his new single 'Yellow Dog' at the end of the podcast. Enjoy, Adam.
In this episode Mark and I discuss workshop misshaps, electric guitars and why kids on bikes around powertools don't mix. Also, we chat about busines vs tax when it comes to developing your work area and why hollow plactic nuts suck.
Ukulele Ray has been building and playing ukuleles for over 35 years. So the opportunity to interview him for the podcast was too much to pass up! He is such a giving individual and I really appreciate the opportunity to spend a couple of hours speaking with him over the last couple of days. Be sure to check out his Facebook page and videos on youtube.
My song of Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfgJSyA10kE
In this episode Mark and I discuss different string tuning and possibly ruffle a few feathers when we discuss the question of cheap prices Vs quality. Mark and I both have our own ideas and you have yours so please don't hesitate to share your opinion on the podcast Facebook Group. What do you think? Can cheap CBGs or indeed any instrument be made and still be good? Thoughts?
Adam
Episode 12 and we hit the big time! In this episode I get to interview the very talented John Nickel. John has been one of the pioneers of the more recent CBG revolution and is well respected as a man who works tirelessly to promote the craft and help people on their own building journey. I could have spoken to John for twice or three times as long as we did and hopefully we can catch up again in the near future to discuss more. Sit back and enjoy, John Nickel.
In this episode Mark and I chat with Dave Street from Little Crow Guitars. What a fantastic bloke! You might know Dave through the videos that Justin Johnson made and is still making with his blues plank range of guitars. He gives some great tips on using oil to finish guitars and reveals his secrets to shaping necks.
On a personal note I have had some problems with Facebook losing my personal profile (Adam at Birdwood Guitars). Due to this glitch I cant admin the group to accept new members or post updates. If you wish to join the group, or are already a member please find 'THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDER PODCAST GROUP' and switch to the new group. Have a great week!!! Adam Harrison.
Hi all! In this episode Mark and I discuss our experiences selling at markets and fairs. The ins and outs, the ups and downs and many things in between. These experiences are ours independently and may differ from other peoples experiences, and thats ok. Don't forget we are now on iTunes of course so leave a comment or give us few (5) stars.
Big thanks, Adam.
In this episone Mark and I (Adam) chat with Pat Curley from Learncigarboxguitar.com
We talk about old friends, good parts and learning how to play cigar box guitar.
This week, Mark Wilmot from MRWS instrument Supplies joins TCBGB Podcast to talk shop, new gear, old tools and dangerous insects. Don't forget to check out the group for accompanying pics of my first electric guitar.
After a break over the Christmas holidays I'm glad to be back to share my home made guitar builds with you. I hope all of you wonderful listeners have had a safe and enjoyable holiday season but it's back to work. In this episode I roughly describe how I built the guitar and why I definately will be building more!
In this episode i do a recount of Partio on the Patio 3. Great music, great mates and fun fun fun
In this episode I share my experiences of selling online and at the markets. Remember my way is not the only way but it's gotten me to where I am at the moment including the good the bad and the downright ugly. Happy building. Adam Harrison
In this podcast I chat about my experiences with pickups, both magnetic and piezo. I'm no expert but I've used a lot and wanted to share my experiences both good and bad including selling and refunding. Remember these are just my experiences and in no way are my methods the only methods so respect to all. I also have a great song by my mates in ORCABAND and its Badass!!! Hope you enjoy, Adam.