Episodes
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Why Shouldn’t You Go Fulltime
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
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
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
John Nickel. Builder and player.
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
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
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Episode 70 Pickups, Friends and Fun
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
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.
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Introducing Darren MCDonald
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
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
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
Jesse Thomas from Hummingbird Guitars
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
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
You can also check out my guitars and CBGs @ www.birdwoodguitars.com
Big thanks
Adam Harrison.
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Mella Miante from Barreldawg Band
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
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'.
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Thanks again
Adam Harrison
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Mick Verco
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
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
Saturday Feb 13, 2021
Catching Up With Mike Snowden
Saturday Feb 13, 2021
Saturday Feb 13, 2021
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
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
I Want My Money Back!!
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
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
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Joe Oltean from Clutch Creations
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
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