Thanks for all the kind comments. The whole idea was to keep these builds as simple as possible. The only real reason for using the cigar boxes is to have a place to mount the output jack, the pickup, and the volume control. I also personally like installing the tuners in the tailstock, as it keeps the look more streamlined. I also make pool cue diddley bows with the tuner in the tailstock and different style headstocks. Seems to keep the proportions looking right, at least in my eyes.
i had a go at a couple of these. trouble is. i put frets in the handle and used the head tother way round. cuting in frets is like playing with asbestos drove me nuts. yours is a better design by far. nice job ;)
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Thanks for all the kind comments. The whole idea was to keep these builds as simple as possible. The only real reason for using the cigar boxes is to have a place to mount the output jack, the pickup, and the volume control. I also personally like installing the tuners in the tailstock, as it keeps the look more streamlined. I also make pool cue diddley bows with the tuner in the tailstock and different style headstocks. Seems to keep the proportions looking right, at least in my eyes.
i had a go at a couple of these. trouble is. i put frets in the handle and used the head tother way round. cuting in frets is like playing with asbestos drove me nuts. yours is a better design by far. nice job ;)
Bought them at a garage sale in Michigan last summer. Dragged them all the way to Florida to make 'em sing.
Thanks for your comments, Uncle John and Sebring.
Like em both, but you are from FLORIDA!
perfect