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Castrol "Classic" oil can guitar

Posted by ChickenboneJohn on December 8, 2009 at 9:34am
I've made a few oilcan guitars, but followed Roosterman's tip and took the top off with a can opener to install the centreblock in this one...a lot easier than my technique of threading the neckstick thru the neck cut-out.
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  • ChickenboneJohn October 22, 2010 at 7:28am
    I started doing these with a thru' stick and threading that in through the neck pocket cutout..really tricky. The other option is to cut the top off and then you've got full access to put in a centreblock, various bits of reinforcement to stiffen the can ends and then refix the top.
  • Kevin Lawton October 22, 2010 at 7:24am
    Great guitar John but I'm trying to get my head around how you made it. If you took the top off the can with a can opener then how did you fix it back on again - and how come it looks un-molested ? However you did it, the results are impressive, but I'd love to know how.
  • ChickenboneJohn May 25, 2010 at 4:17pm
    Sorry..no build pics....my advice is just make sure its got a big piece solid piece wood inside and you're good to go.
  • Art May 25, 2010 at 4:10pm
    Any inside photos or build photos?
  • ChickenboneJohn December 8, 2009 at 1:10pm
    Oh yes..when I play these live people can't resist making some pretty awful punning jokes...
  • Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates December 8, 2009 at 1:06pm
    One "slick" guitar (pun intended).
  • Roosterman December 8, 2009 at 12:25pm
    YOU'RE taking MY advice??? Oh dear..... lol
    Looks great John - like the rubber feet too, good thinking :o)
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