"Hi Smiling dog1, thanks for your comments above. yes, I have also used the solid body idea you mentioned. I thought the box in question would not have lent itself to a decent acoustic sound, so I did the same. profile=RESIZE_710x"…"
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Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?
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I searched through older threads. I found a couple that could be helpful but the links did not work. I have the guitar neck of my first ever guitar. Sentimental to me. I want to use it in the build.…Continue
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"You have a good design there, like the blocking for the tail and neck support. Your sliding bridge is another great idea. My alternative design is to fill the box with solid wood, then route pockets for pickup & wiring. That way I can attach a…"
"Hi Oscar, try posting again in HTML. Taff"
" Nicely done, Taffy! Love the way you explain things with the photos to give a great amount of instruction in a short piece. Lots harder to do that it looks. Thank you!
Ray"
"Hi, I have plans for my early builds as I wanted to make them repeatable. But repeating a CBG is awfully hard for me as I enjoy the freedom of random building. My plans would not be of much use to you as you possibly have a different neck, different…"
"https://cigarboxnation.com/video/c-baron-6-string-padron-cigar-box-guitar-112
Check out this video by Casey Baron, who is a member here. Then he has a link to making it. He would be a good person to contact for info, either here, or on youtube."
"I would like to have a set of plans to put it all together correctly."
"I have the neck already from the first guitar I ever bought. Sentimental. And pickups from another electric I bought dirt cheap at a pawn shop."
"I can`t help with plans but the biggest problem with a 6 string will be the neck. You`ll need to use a radius, possibly truss rod and a fret fitting tool.
You can, alternatively, buy a neck or use one from a donor guitar and attach to a box of your…"
Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?
I searched through older threads. I found a couple that could be helpful but the links did not work. I have the guitar neck of my first ever guitar. Sentimental to me. I want to use it in the build. I have made ukuleles and guitar amps but I have never made and electric six string. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.See More
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