The CBG Builder Podcast

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...

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 a...

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 o...

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 w...

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 t...

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 po...

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...

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 t...

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 atta...

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 fr...

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 ha...

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 ha...

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...

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 ho...

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 b...

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 friend...

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 persona...

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 suppo...

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 c...

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 KILL...

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 supporti...

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 w...

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://w...

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 fas...

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 sup...