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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 Aug 12, 2018
Sunday Aug 12, 2018
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
Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
Do you have a brand? Share in the comments if you do. Don't forget to join the FB group too!
Adam
Sunday May 13, 2018
Sunday May 13, 2018
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.
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
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
Saturday Apr 14, 2018
Saturday Apr 14, 2018
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
Sunday Apr 08, 2018
Sunday Apr 08, 2018
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
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Monday Mar 19, 2018
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
Monday Jan 29, 2018
Monday Jan 29, 2018
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
Sunday Jan 21, 2018
Sunday Jan 21, 2018
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
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
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