Unidentical twins
A pair of 4 string CBGS (champane box guitars)
2 great boxes
Spanish cedar necks with volute
Brass brigade and nut
Oil finish
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Video.. Building an Evans full acoustic guitar
Hi, if anybody is interested I have posted a video of one of my builds. A full size guitar.
It was a special build for an exhibition held in a town on the coast. When I asked if I could display one of my guitars in the exhibition, after they called f
Read more…Preping boxes
OI ran in to a problem on a custom order. I received a black cohiba box that looked perfect. While waiting for parts I sprayed the box with acrylic laquer to protect it. After the clear dried there are smudges and finger prints all over it.
what can
Read more…Question about mountain tenor CBG's
I've been wandering around YT and noticed that tenor guitars sound different than the CBG mountain tenors. They use the same strings from a six string set. Is it because they are tuned to C and the mountain tenor is tuned to G? Curious and waiting fo
Read more…This month's installment of "WHAT THE HECK IS IT?"
This was in a toolbox of stuff, have no idea what it's for. In the 3rd picture that is a half dome protrusion. The other side, the dome part slides in like a loose pair of scissors. My quests is something for leather.
Pitch Pine
Hi, new to the forum and guitar building.
I won't be making a cbg for my first build, it will be either a shovel variation or a solid bodied made out of pitch pine,
I have access to some quite aged pitch pine pews and am considering turning the end of
Builder's Diary: Shane Speal's "Future Legends" Cigar Box Guitar and Amplifier
A builder's diary by Shane Speal.
I've seen many instruments created to give a "steampunk" look, a style that mixes Victorian Era aesthetics with futuristic robotics and technology. The pair of creations above reflect my fascination with the co
Read more…Where or How did you come up with your handle (nickname)
This was my buddy the "Kool dog Hooch" at least he thought he was! Pain in my ass, but I miss him!
VIDEO: Witness the 36-String Bass Guitar - yes, it's playable!
Youtuber, Davie504 specializes in unusual bass guitar videos. In his latest post, he has unveiled the 36 string bass, an outrageously massive plank featuring four different groupings of strings.
As an instrument builder, I noticed that the constr
Read more…VIDEO: Songs Inside the Box, the Cigar Box Guitar Documentary
The award winning 2008 Max Shores documentary, Songs Inside the Box is now free to view below!
The concert and interviews were all filmed on site at the 2007 Alabama Cigar Box Guitar Festival in Huntsville AL. Shane Speal is the central figure, b
Read more…How to clean an old box with tape
I have an old 60s box with tape on it. I'd like to clean the wood but I am afraid to damage the tape. What is the best approach? Thanks, Dave
Read more…Capacitor identification
Hey all
I was hoping someone could help me. This cbg was presented to me for repair. It was afflicted with some geographically induced problems.....fret sprout, warpage, etc..it moved from the northeast to southwestern new Mexico. I repaired it plug
Read more…Cigar Box Dimentions and Wood Thickness
Hi All,
I am living in Thailand so I cant get genuine cigar box's here and to import would be a 'nightmare' to get through customs. I plan to build my own boxes (I have access to mahogany, teak or macca wood)
I understand that the unique sound of th
Read more…my diy table saw, it's not for the squeamish,
a few bit's of a kitchen unit, piece of flat bar, bit of MDF board and a circular hand saw plus a few g-clamp's, work's a treat,
Read more…10 minute spokeshape sharper jig
Hi, yesterday I mentioned on Sean Murphy's spokeshave post about a jig to aid in the sharpening of short blades. This one took under ten minutes to make. As I never throw anything away, I had all the parts to hand.
Still a refinement to do but.......
Read more…10/17/19 progress report
A good day.
Yesterday was spent cleaning the garage (that continues tomorrow), but because the first thing I had done was replace a garage door spring, and got a sore back in the process, today I worked on the bass.
Continuing to walk the razor's edge
First time using the Gitty Amp Kit
Here is my first time building an amp using the kit from CBGitty. I think it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. lol
Now I just need to build a CBG to go with it.
Read more…Cigar Box Dimentions and Wood Thickness
Hi All,
I am living in Thailand so I cant get genuine cigar box's here and to import would be a 'nightmare' to get through customs. I plan to build my own boxes (I have access to mahogany, teak or macca wood)
I understand that the unique sound of th
Read more…Cigar Box Dimentions and Wood Thickness
Hi All,
I am living in Thailand so I cant get genuine cigar box's here and to import would be a 'nightmare' to get through customs. I plan to build my own boxes (I have access to mahogany, teak or macca wood)
I understand that the unique sound of th
Read more…Fret Boards, Necks and Truss Rods
Hi All, I have just joined and have yet to build my first Cigar Box guitar. At the moment I am doing the research and I have some questions I hope the expert can help with.
For a 3, 4 and 6 string cigar box guitar:
- What is the length of the fret boa
