The Cigar Box Guitar Builder Podcast
Episodes
Episode 29 Pip Cowan and Shayne Soall
13 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear from the inspirational Pip Cowan who just returned from a trip of a lifetime to the place that gave birth to the blues. What makes P...
Episode 28 My Interview with Mark Caples
06 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mark contacted me this week to let me know that we now have two podcasts that are about cigar box guitars!! What wonderful news for all of us, as now ...
Episode 27 Bill Jehle
30 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Oh wow this episode was fun to do! Bill is such a great interview. Funny, informative and very easy going. I apologise for the poor reception which po...
Episode 26 Pickups, Metal and Laminating with Mark Wilmot
23 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun packed (and dogless) episode, Mark and I discuss first builds, why I dislike like MetaL songs that dont have blazing guitar solos, how to ...
My Book and DVD resources
16 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go through some of my favourite book and DVD resources. Some of my best ones are by Charles Atchison, Mike Orr, David Sutton and Wil...
Episode 24 Mike Snowden
08 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to speak with the highly influential and respected performer and builder, Mike Snowden. We chat about his build process, his his...
Episode 23, Justin Johnson
02 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark and I speak to 'The Wizard' Justin Johnson. We talk about his new album, roots instruments and I desperately try not to say, "Fan...
Episode 22 Michael Breedlove from MGB Guitars and Parts
25 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wow what a great bloke! Really great to chat with. He had a lot of insights into what he and his company does. Top tips and ideas for builders. Hope y...
Episode 21. Glenn Watt
18 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I got to interview a really great bloke, Glenn Watt. Glenn was one of the first people who I found on Youtube building CBGs. I found him to be ...
Episode 20. Big Thanks
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Things have been pretty crazy over this way so I've had to focus on the full time job. Now that the hard work has been done it will be back to our reg...
Episode 19 Shayne Soall from The Oz Blues and Roots music Store. Cigar Box Guitar Emporium
28 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shayne Soall is undeniably one of Australia's trailblazers when it comes to cigar box guitar building. But it's the fact that he has successfully been...
Episode 18 Mark Wilkes from Buzz Box Guitars
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Had great fun chatting to Mr MRWS and Mark Wilkes from Buzz Box Guitars. Tips and tricks from a great Aussie builder.
Party on the Patio 4
14 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, this is me basically having a great time with a group of incredible people. Listening to great rock n blues and jamming on CBGs. I begin by having...
Episode 16. Nigel McTrustry.
07 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark and I chat to a CBG legend, the amazing Nigel McTrustry from McTrustry CBGs. Nigel has been building and performing with CBGs sin...
Episode 15. Talking Guitars and shop boo boos.
30 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark and I discuss workshop misshaps, electric guitars and why kids on bikes around powertools don't mix. Also, we chat about busines...
Episode 14. The one and only Ukulele Ray
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ukulele Ray has been building and playing ukuleles for over 35 years. So the opportunity to interview him for the podcast was too much to pass up! He ...
Episode 13. String Tuning and Cheap Vs Quality
01 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark and I discuss different string tuning and possibly ruffle a few feathers when we discuss the question of cheap prices Vs quality....
Episode 12. John Nickel
26 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12 and we hit the big time! In this episode I get to interview the very talented John Nickel. John has been one of the pioneers of the more re...