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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.
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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.retro-electro-effects.com.au
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
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..
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
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..
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
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..
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
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..
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
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..
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
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..
Thanks for listening!
Adam Harrison
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
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..
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
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..
Thanks
Adam Harrison
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
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..
Thanks
Adam Harrison