The Cigar Box Guitar Builder Podcast

Adam Harrison
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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.

  1. JAN 17

    The 4 Horsemen of the Rockapocalypse Return!

    We are back! Joe, Jesse, Dazza and I discuss what we would like to achieve in this coming year. Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going! You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty. https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at.. www.birdwoodguitars.com www.killerstrings.com.au   Thanks for listening! Adam Harrison

    58 min

  2. JAN 13

    What you need to start your first build.

    This week Darren and Adam discuss the ins and outs of starting your first cigar box guitar builds. What do you need? Where can you build? What boxes are the best. We hope you enjoy the show and appreciate your support.  Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going! You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty. https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at.. www.birdwoodguitars.com www.killerstrings.com.au www.retro-electro-effects.com.au Thanks for listening! Adam Harrison

    1h 15m

  3. 12/30/2025

    Merry Christmas and thanks for all the Fun

    Thank you for supporting our group podcast. Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends! We need your support to build the listenership of the world's ONLY CBG podcast. No need for money just a kind word in a friend's ear. Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going! You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty. https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at.. www.birdwoodguitars.com www.killerstrings.com.au   Thanks for listening! Adam Harrison

    1h 1m

  4. 11/08/2025

    What's Up!?

    Thank you for supporting our group podcast. Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends! We need your support to build the listenership of the world's ONLY CBG podcast. No need for money just a kind word in a friend's ear. Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going! You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty. https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at.. www.birdwoodguitars.com Thanks for listening! Adam Harrison

    55 min

  5. 10/26/2025

    The Primitive Build Challenge

    Wow it feels like ages since we had the four riders of the Rockapocalypse back in the studio talking all things CBG. We have a new challenge that we are starting this week. It's the Primitive Build Challenge. It's going to be heaps of fun! We are hoping to be able to continue this series by having the winner choose the next build challenge. It will span one month so that should provide you enough time to test your building skills. Check out the post in the Facebook group. Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends! Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going! You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty. https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at.. www.birdwoodguitars.com Thanks for listening! Adam Harrison

    58 min

  6. 10/18/2025

    CBG Swaps, Challenges and News with Adam and Jesse

    In today's episode, Jesse and I discuss some ideas revolving around some cool challenges for the group which should be a lot of fun. We also discuss the ongoing issue with posting to the united states and how it may potentially become a lot easier for Aussies. There are dark clouds on the horizon regarding building legitimate cigar box guitars in Australia and new tobacco related policies. Lets hope reason prevails! Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends! Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going! You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty. https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at.. www.birdwoodguitars.com Thanks for listening! Adam Harrison

    55 min

  7. 10/05/2025

    Festival Round up and the Mass Produced CBG

    In this episode Darren and I discuss what it was like to be a part of a CBG festival. We also discuss the emergence of Far East, mass produced CBGs. Remember, if you want to support the show the best way to do it is to tell your friends! Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going! You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty. https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at.. www.birdwoodguitars.com Thanks for listening! Adam Harrison

    55 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    What Happens in Grumpy's Shed Stays in Grumpy's Shed

    Thanks for joining us on another fun filled adventure in CBG land. We just love talking about our builds and other fun stuff. We really just wanted to have a catch up, so welcome friends we hope you enjoy the ride:) Thank you to CBGitty and KILLER STRINGS for supporting the podcast and You Tube channel. Thank you also, to all those builders who have been supporting the show by telling their friends and using the CBGitty affiliate link which helps us out immensely and allows me to keep it going! You can use the attached affiliate link to receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders with CBGitty. https://www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Darren 'Grumpy' McDonald and Joe Oltean from CLUTCH CREATIONS can be contacted via the Facebook Group and Jesse Thomas from HUMMINGBIRD GUITARS can be found at www.hummingbirdguitarsbyjessethomas.myshopify.com You can order KILLER STRINGS in Australia and see what I've been building at.. www.birdwoodguitars.com Thanks for listening! Adam Harrison

    45 min
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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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