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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@misterx85923 ай бұрын
I build my own CBG’s. Love them and they are fun!
@nathanjroberts13 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.
@AkashaRecords8 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.
@nathanjroberts18 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.
@williamburbage577426 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 😊
@nathanjroberts126 күн бұрын
Great to hear! Nothing like enjoying playing a CBG.
@Garth-cu6we7 ай бұрын
You are absolutely right with the winner
@Tsoiugidali9 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!
@nathanjroberts19 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@user-gm9xo5yz4c9 ай бұрын
Bad ass from your friend J.B. keep the videos coming , just beautifull
@Lester-te3vb10 ай бұрын
Best sounding cigar box guitar i have ever heard. Just loved how you played it.
@SteveArvey8 ай бұрын
So what is your favorite String Gauge For Cigar Box Guitars?
@nathanjroberts18 ай бұрын
44, 34, and 24.
@UliKuder7 ай бұрын
That is a great sounding CBG - greetings from Germany Uli - the slide potter.
@nathanjroberts17 ай бұрын
Awesome. I have friends in Augsburg.
@UliKuder7 ай бұрын
I live about 240 km from Augsburg, near Heilbronn@@nathanjroberts1
@Michael_Malice_Music7 ай бұрын
You rock so hard man !!!!
@nathanjroberts17 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you.
@Caseybluewater11 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... 😎
@nathanjroberts111 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I love the sound of the humbucker too.
@shaunflynn6 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@tomcampbellchm9 ай бұрын
Don't know what brand Samanta Fish plays but it is amazing...just like her play.
@ulnoohiker898310 ай бұрын
You sound so close to becoming your own genre, awesome
@nathanjroberts19 ай бұрын
WOW, what a compliment. Thank you. I feel I've got a long way to go.
@daviddockery53929 ай бұрын
I loved the sound of that cigar box guitar
@mulekickhandmadeguitars846510 ай бұрын
That Tejas is one badass CBG! Big sound and great tone.
@frankhamelin94034 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.
@thelmalee12099 ай бұрын
Best sounding one so far
@nathanjroberts19 ай бұрын
That’s right.
@chancewoolery370211 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.
@nathanjroberts111 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.
@chancewoolery370211 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.
@leftycut110 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 🪕
@chancewoolery370210 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.
@BluesboyJagCigarBoxGuitar11 ай бұрын
The last one does indeed have a great tone. I’d roll off a tad of crunch 😊
@nathanjroberts111 ай бұрын
Honored to see you here. I’ve followed you a long time. I agree on rolling of a little crunch b
@tunnel79 ай бұрын
Sounds great in your hands well done.
@ragenalcocer8906 ай бұрын
I've got to get one and learn to play like this
@deanbullen17248 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 !
@nathanjroberts18 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much.
@duaneulman99156 ай бұрын
Do they make a cigar box guitar with out pickups just all acoustic ? Thank you for video. 😊
@nathanjroberts16 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!!
@marilynking65356 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
@notfound3799 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.
@nathanjroberts19 ай бұрын
LOL, Thank you so much. Tejas is a great guitar, the boat paddle, not so much. It's more of a novelty.
@notfound3799 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.
@dgperforms110 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😊
@nathanjroberts110 ай бұрын
Would love to play one of your builds.
@scottlanghorst148310 ай бұрын
Humbucker for the win!!!🤙🤙
@paulcook36168 ай бұрын
Yea it sounds good .
@radagastjones933910 ай бұрын
Yep, Nathan, that first guitar is almost banjo bright. Try some heavier gauge strings, it can make a big difference.
@doodlespachesco730610 ай бұрын
Sounds great good job 👍
@roygumpel84158 ай бұрын
Wow man! serious playing here. I'm envious (which I know is Dumb).
@nathanjroberts18 ай бұрын
I just love to play. If you get joy out of playing that’s all that matters.
@keithjohnson51908 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
@Heather2205611 ай бұрын
Great job 👍
@oldindiansreflections11 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.
@jessiejames21558 ай бұрын
I'm holding out, for a U.P.S.-box Gujtar .
@ivanstary29454 ай бұрын
Rad bych koupil koupil c.box 3 strunou ....dekuji i.van..
@nathanjroberts14 ай бұрын
My recommendation. www.tejascigarboxguitarco.com/
@stephenosborne56232 ай бұрын
Ordered a Tejas CBG off the strength of this video.
@marloncruz35555 ай бұрын
Betcha got 400 in 4 hours !! ) Dammit Jim!
@leroyaragon76977 ай бұрын
Have you heard the three string shovel guitar
@nathanjroberts17 ай бұрын
Yes I have. I really want one.
@johnhewitt56479 ай бұрын
Yup the first piezo just took whiny! Tin can man!
@garylandau71598 ай бұрын
I want a nice 3 string cigar box guitar were can I get one ?
@nathanjroberts18 ай бұрын
I recommend www.tejascigarboxguitarco.com/
@clydeyoung6311 ай бұрын
I agree ..a little bright for me too
@dgperforms110 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.
@cbgslinger8 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…
@stringbikeshot10 ай бұрын
Great sounding guitar, now tell us about those drums in the back ground. 🙂
@user-gb4ec7tz2y11 ай бұрын
i think its great
@marcmayou142210 ай бұрын
SHOW OFF your good!
@nathanjroberts110 ай бұрын
LOL, you’re very kind.
@clydeyoung6311 ай бұрын
That's pronounced Tay-hoss...(.as in Spanish for Texas...)..the J takes on an H sound.and WOW..what a sound...
@nathanjroberts111 ай бұрын
Thanks for the clarification. I love the Tejas guitars and now I know the correct pronunciation. Thanks again.
@tommylee776910 ай бұрын
Okay okay we get it
@user-wv3si6ed3j10 ай бұрын
goste muito cara,voce e de mais
@kennethklosterman159 Жыл бұрын
What’s your tuning and string gauge?
@nathanjroberts1 Жыл бұрын
36, 26, 17 - tuned G, D, G
@abydos-musique10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I am the 480th subscriber :-(
@marcmayou142210 ай бұрын
415 now too late I build my own
@Chaplin83511 ай бұрын
@TATTOOTLAN8 ай бұрын
I dont like them piezos !!,, i use humbackers over 12 ohms or p90s ,, on my guitars
@nathanjroberts18 ай бұрын
Would love to hear your guitars b
@jimhuitt985411 ай бұрын
Sounds good! But I think the player has a lot to domwith it!!!