Hello, my name is Terry, and I am addicted to cigar box guitars.

Posted by Turkeychicken on December 14, 2011 at 10:13pm
Hello all, I have only recently been bitten by the bug, but I already have built 10-12 guitars in a matter of 2 months and I just can't seem to stop. Right now I am only using piezos, but I think I am about to venture up to magnetic pups. I fell into the hobby just to make myself a guitar, but have had more than a warm reception with them and have accumulated over 30 orders. I figure by the time I get caught up, I should be able to build myself a real sweet guitar. I look forward to being a contributing member to the site, since it has contributed quite a bit to my knowledge of building. I wouldn't be doing what I am doing if not for stumbling across CBN. Until next time, happy building and keep on picking!

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  • Turkeychicken December 14, 2011 at 11:03pm


    Christopher Cremeans said:

    Thanks Terry I'll have photos of the CBG once I finish it after i get the rest of what i need


    Excellent, and if you need any advice I would be more than happy to share what I have learned in my short time.
  • Turkeychicken December 14, 2011 at 10:57pm


    Jeff Wells said:
    Hi Terry...and welcome to the addiction. I'm on build# 4 right now, but have orders for five more. It's a great hobby and a great group here. Look forward to hearing more from you.

    Thanks for the welcome. I am sure I will be online any available time I have after my family and job obligations are tended to. But remember, I also have to have time to build!
  • Chris Cremeans December 14, 2011 at 10:56pm

    Thanks Terry I'll have photos of the CBG once I finish it after i get the rest of what i need

  • Turkeychicken December 14, 2011 at 10:53pm


    Christopher Cremeans said:

    I already have a box for the body and some tuning keys I got off an old ukelele . I was wondering if it was worth the money to add a piezo?


    You can add a piezo for just a few bucks including the jack, so I would opt for it. It will also give you the opportunity to shape your sound with the amplifier instead of only having acoustic abilities.
  • Chris Cremeans December 14, 2011 at 10:29pm

    I already have a box for the body and some tuning keys I got off an old ukelele . I was wondering if it was worth the money to add a piezo?

  • Turkeychicken December 14, 2011 at 10:25pm
    Hi Christopher, I believe I only had $15 in my first build, but I had alot of the parts already laying around. My current builds I am buying everything to put them together and I still only have about $40 in them. What were you considering spending extra money on?
  • Jeff Wells December 14, 2011 at 10:22pm
    Hi Terry...and welcome to the addiction. I'm on build# 4 right now, but have orders for five more. It's a great hobby and a great group here. Look forward to hearing more from you.
  • Chris Cremeans December 14, 2011 at 10:20pm

    Hi, I recently started plans for my first build and don't really want to spend to much on it. Im your opinion is it worth the extra money on a first build?

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