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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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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
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
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
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
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
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.
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
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
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
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.
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
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
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
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
Best regards Adam Harrison
Mark Wilmot
Sunday Jun 02, 2019
Sunday Jun 02, 2019
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.