The best playing and sounding Cigar Box Guitar ever.

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The best playing and sounding Cigar Box Guitar ever.

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Nathan J. Roberts

Күн бұрын

After years of playing hundreds of Cigar Box Guitars, I found the best of the best. Let me know if you agree.

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@misterx8592 3 ай бұрын

I build my own CBG’s. Love them and they are fun!

@nathanjroberts1 3 ай бұрын

I would love the chance to play one of your guitars someday. Keep building my friend.

@lakescraftbox Жыл бұрын

Part of my love of these instruments is what different folk come up with build wise it's a real art! That extends to playing as well, really dig your riffing and positive vibes man I look forward to catching more videos.

@nathanjroberts1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you, I love to play.

@AkashaRecords 8 ай бұрын

I think all of the cigar boxes are awesome; they each have a personality, but the last one from Tejas, SA, TX was the best (p.s. I'm from San Antonio, Texas). Also, your playing is spectacular. Wow! I wish I could play like you or learn that song! I'm a blues man, but your playing is like country but rock but bluegrass but something completely cool and rocking. I can totally jam out to it. I am a parts-guitar builder (mainly telecaster--thinlines), but I want to try my hand at building a cigar box--they look like so much fun.

@nathanjroberts1 8 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you for your very kind compliments. For sure each guitar has it’s own distinct sound. I would love to see one of your Tele builds. I’m a Strat guy, but I love Teles too.

@williamburbage5774 26 күн бұрын

I am far from being a good CBG player! But I'm a legend in my own mind! I followed your opinion and bought a Tejas CBG! Sound is great! Looks great! Makes even me sound good! Thank you! Bill 😊

@nathanjroberts1 26 күн бұрын

Great to hear! Nothing like enjoying playing a CBG.

@Garth-cu6we 7 ай бұрын

You are absolutely right with the winner

@Tsoiugidali 9 ай бұрын

AGREED! I have one and it is amazing. Love the sound coming through my amp live or in studio practice. Long live Tejas!

@nathanjroberts1 9 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@user-gm9xo5yz4c 9 ай бұрын

Bad ass from your friend J.B. keep the videos coming , just beautifull

@Lester-te3vb 10 ай бұрын

Best sounding cigar box guitar i have ever heard. Just loved how you played it.

@SteveArvey 8 ай бұрын

So what is your favorite String Gauge For Cigar Box Guitars?

@nathanjroberts1 8 ай бұрын

44, 34, and 24.

@UliKuder 7 ай бұрын

That is a great sounding CBG - greetings from Germany Uli - the slide potter.

@nathanjroberts1 7 ай бұрын

Awesome. I have friends in Augsburg.

@UliKuder 7 ай бұрын

I live about 240 km from Augsburg, near Heilbronn@@nathanjroberts1

@Michael_Malice_Music 7 ай бұрын

You rock so hard man !!!!

@nathanjroberts1 7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you.

@Caseybluewater 11 ай бұрын

I've been looking for a sound like this! Just a Little underground... Nice pick'n my friend! I like the humbucker best... 😎

@nathanjroberts1 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I love the sound of the humbucker too.

@shaunflynn 6 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@tomcampbellchm 9 ай бұрын

Don't know what brand Samanta Fish plays but it is amazing...just like her play.

@ulnoohiker8983 10 ай бұрын

You sound so close to becoming your own genre, awesome

@nathanjroberts1 9 ай бұрын

WOW, what a compliment. Thank you. I feel I've got a long way to go.

@daviddockery5392 9 ай бұрын

I loved the sound of that cigar box guitar

@mulekickhandmadeguitars8465 10 ай бұрын

That Tejas is one badass CBG! Big sound and great tone.

@frankhamelin9403 4 ай бұрын

Clean sound

@maxblankenship7697 Жыл бұрын

Sounds real bright and clear! Nice playing also.

@nathanjroberts1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@maxblankenship7697 Жыл бұрын

Just got my first CBG and just starting the journey!

@nathanjroberts1 Жыл бұрын

@@maxblankenship7697 it’s very addictive.

@thelmalee1209 9 ай бұрын

Best sounding one so far

@nathanjroberts1 9 ай бұрын

That’s right.

@chancewoolery3702 11 ай бұрын

I think all three sound fine. In the hands of a master guitarist, even a poorly built guitar will sound amazing. Some builds just sound better than others, but none are perfect. What's more, we should not expect a CBG to sound perfect. My builds are Spartan in approach, and they have creaks, groans, and sometimes rattles, all which enhance the "beautiful chaos" sound of a CBG. I wish everyone would quit trying to build a perfect CBG, because to do so misses the point entirely. Just saying.

@nathanjroberts1 11 ай бұрын

I love your response and I have to agree. I greatly respect you as a builder, I’m not talented in that field. I do hope I can play one of your builds one day. You guys are the real creatives in my book.

@chancewoolery3702 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. My previous comment sounded harsh, but it is just my take on CBG's. That being said, I have learned so much from the CBG community about building and playing them. I have sold a few of my gits, but mostly gift them to anyone who might appreciate them. Kinda "paying it forward" in appreciation of all the joy I receive from building and playing CBG's. I encourage you to try your hand at building one, even a simple diddley bow. There is nothing like stringing up a guitar you built, tuning it, and hearing it ring out for the first time. Pure bliss! There are tons of resources online to help you build one.

@leftycut1 10 ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@chancewoolery3702I’m with you. I made my first canjo this spring. Nothing great but I made it. I had my brothers and all jammin on it on our annual get together. Now I’m going to try to make a 4 string CBG (actually a wine box because that’s what I have on hand) It’s going to be old school (made with stuff from around the shop , nails for frets etc. I can’t play instruments as well as Nathen, so I actually have more fun making them 🪕

@chancewoolery3702 10 ай бұрын

@@leftycut1 There are so many builders online, and each has his/her own way to accomplish great sounding CBG's. Many of them will show you step by step how to do build one, but you have probably already researched build's and builders. One such method of building is the Uncle Crow (stick on top of box) way, similar to a dulcimer. This is the style I started with, because it is fairly straightforward and you can be playing it in a day. Very satisfying and rewarding to tune up an instrument you made and hearing it ring out for the first time. After a while you may want to attempt more complex builds, but the stick on box method is a great place to start. Cheers.

@BluesboyJagCigarBoxGuitar 11 ай бұрын

The last one does indeed have a great tone. I’d roll off a tad of crunch 😊

@nathanjroberts1 11 ай бұрын

Honored to see you here. I’ve followed you a long time. I agree on rolling of a little crunch b

@tunnel7 9 ай бұрын

Sounds great in your hands well done.

@ragenalcocer890 6 ай бұрын

I've got to get one and learn to play like this

@deanbullen1724 8 ай бұрын

Good day Nathan , thats fun stuff. I too in in deep with slide . YOur stlye is just fine sir . Carry on and thank you for sharoin is Karen. and boy thats the way to cut a rug !

@nathanjroberts1 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much.

@duaneulman9915 6 ай бұрын

Do they make a cigar box guitar with out pickups just all acoustic ? Thank you for video. 😊

@nathanjroberts1 6 ай бұрын

Yes they do.

@shanehensley7132 Жыл бұрын

I own 6 Tejas CBG’s. Charlie builds a great guitar and he’s a really good guy! My license plate guitar he built is incredible!!

@nathanjroberts1 Жыл бұрын

I own two, he’s on tap to build a license plate for me. His customer service is 2nd to none.

@shanehensley7132 Жыл бұрын

You won’t be disappointed in the LPG, enjoyed listening to you put that one through it’s paces!!

@marilynking6535 6 ай бұрын

First one alittle bright, bluegrass sound , 2nd good still not right, but the one made in San Antonio, Tejas, is the one I want ! ❤, STARTING AT $ 240 , CALLING MONDAY, WOW LOVE IT 😊 YOUR GOOD

@notfound379 9 ай бұрын

Love it. Great tune too!I figure anyone who can play a canoe paddle (rack on right) has to have a feel for these things. OK NJR you got my sub (615) and Tejascbg got my money! Looking forward to my guitar and more content.

@nathanjroberts1 9 ай бұрын

LOL, Thank you so much. Tejas is a great guitar, the boat paddle, not so much. It's more of a novelty.

@notfound379 9 ай бұрын

@@nathanjroberts1 Mine just shipped oh boy. I just noticed I think we have the same P-Bass too though someone stole mine. :(

@RedDogGuitars Жыл бұрын

wonderful video!

@nathanjroberts1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@dgperforms1 10 ай бұрын

You should play one of my builds. I use Dominger Custom Hand Wound Pickups. Been using them on my 6 Strings for years, now having him Cutom make them for my CBG's. Thanks for the Video. Ill hit the Sub button😊

@nathanjroberts1 10 ай бұрын

Would love to play one of your builds.

@scottlanghorst1483 10 ай бұрын

Humbucker for the win!!!🤙🤙

@paulcook3616 8 ай бұрын

Yea it sounds good .

@radagastjones9339 10 ай бұрын

Yep, Nathan, that first guitar is almost banjo bright. Try some heavier gauge strings, it can make a big difference.

@doodlespachesco7306 10 ай бұрын

Sounds great good job 👍

@roygumpel8415 8 ай бұрын

Wow man! serious playing here. I'm envious (which I know is Dumb).

@nathanjroberts1 8 ай бұрын

I just love to play. If you get joy out of playing that’s all that matters.

@keithjohnson5190 8 ай бұрын

Love it and you know how to play. I need to make one of these. What is that one tuned at?

@shamusstudio Жыл бұрын

Sounds good

@nathanjroberts1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I believe it has a great sound.

@dwaynecurfman555 Жыл бұрын

Sounds Great

@Heather22056 11 ай бұрын

Great job 👍

@oldindiansreflections 11 ай бұрын

Yep, the best!

@donmoravits2861 Жыл бұрын

First one, way too tinny. Last one was really good (not sure, but most of that goes to your playing style...wonderful). Have you tried one from Rob Wrobel in Destin, Florida? They are outright amazing!! it's the only one I have that I play every day!

@nathanjroberts1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’ll have to look into Rob Wrobel.

@jessiejames2155 8 ай бұрын

I'm holding out, for a U.P.S.-box Gujtar .

@ivanstary2945 4 ай бұрын

Rad bych koupil koupil c.box 3 strunou ....dekuji i.van..

@nathanjroberts1 4 ай бұрын

My recommendation. www.tejascigarboxguitarco.com/

@stephenosborne5623 2 ай бұрын

Ordered a Tejas CBG off the strength of this video.

@marloncruz3555 5 ай бұрын

Betcha got 400 in 4 hours !! ) Dammit Jim!

@leroyaragon7697 7 ай бұрын

Have you heard the three string shovel guitar

@nathanjroberts1 7 ай бұрын

Yes I have. I really want one.

@johnhewitt5647 9 ай бұрын

Yup the first piezo just took whiny! Tin can man!

@garylandau7159 8 ай бұрын

I want a nice 3 string cigar box guitar were can I get one ?

@nathanjroberts1 8 ай бұрын

I recommend www.tejascigarboxguitarco.com/

@clydeyoung63 11 ай бұрын

I agree ..a little bright for me too

@dgperforms1 10 ай бұрын

I can help you get the intonation on point on that guitar that its off on. Let me know if youd like some pointers on that.

@cbgslinger 8 ай бұрын

Interesting video! Nathan, I think you can make any CBG sound amazing. Skill matters! That said, I would agree with your choice for the style you play. Tone is subjective, so I don’t think there is a best. I favor a more acoustic than electric tone, so I like piezo pickups on my CBGs. I also like switching between CBGs with nickel wound strings (somewhat bright) and flourocarbon fishing line (more mellow) strings. Different strokes for…