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Four String Cigar Box Guitars

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Latest Activity: Dec 9, 2023

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Looking to add another string...

Started by Urban Bill. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 9, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I've been playing a 3 string for three plus years now. Looking to add that elusive and mesmerizing fourth string. Anything to look for in a 4 string CBG. I'm a player, not a builder. Advice good,…Continue

Why four strings...?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 10 Replies 1 Like

I found I moved to four strings from three quite quickly, I use three strings for one or two songs but found four strings suited my playing style better, though the four string leans more towards…Continue

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Converting a three string CBG to four string

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 1 Reply 1 Like

More simple than it sounds, it really just involves adding an extra tuner, adding a new string anchor in the tail and adjusting the nut and bridge slots... Rum Punch conversionRum Punch started life…Continue

Neck install

Started by bizzaro guitaro. Last reply by bizzaro guitaro Mar 19, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Hello all, I picked up a neck from a 6 string solid body. Any ideas or pictures of the best way to install it into a cigar box? I never used a pre made neck in any of my builds. Any help will be…Continue

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Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 17, 2015 at 4:43am: here it is no.1, took weeks to build and didn't sound too great but learned sooo much!

Comment by gary sheldon on January 16, 2015 at 9:40am: Congratulations Steve on #100. Can we see #1?

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 16, 2015 at 6:14am: number 100 :-)

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on July 7, 2014 at 7:15pm

Comment by Primitive Acoustics on April 23, 2014 at 5:51pm: Thanks Brad. The top is now 1/4" in the center and 1/8" at the edges. Used some light center bracing and have my fingers crossed! The wood is beautiful, just hope it doesn't fold up on me.

Comment by brdfrd on April 23, 2014 at 4:48pm: Tom,

I just read something the other day by someone building Ukeleles, and they said they planed the tops down to 3/32"--and they were definitely bracing it. So depending on the wood, I wouldn't think you'd want to go less than 1/4".

Brad

Comment by Primitive Acoustics on March 23, 2014 at 5:34am: Working on my first 4 string with home made box. Using two pieces of Koa joined in the middle for the top. Top is 7 1/2" x 12 3/4". I'm wondering how thin I can make that top without needing braces. Suggestions?

Comment by james taze bennett on February 23, 2014 at 4:12pm: Nice job. Great looking CBG

Comment by Cause the Blue rat on February 23, 2014 at 2:31pm: Just finished up my first build. A four string solid body. Using strings 1 - 4. Leaving the top two heaviest off. Have it tuned to an open E.
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