How to put graphics on a cigar box guitar

In this video I show you how to attach graphics and images to your cigar box guitar. It’s easy and the secret ingredient is MOD PODGE! If you like what we do...

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Comment by Uncle John on February 11, 2019 at 3:50pm

Interesting method with good results.  I like the sound hole.   that guy has a handsome head, 

Comment by cbgkent on February 11, 2019 at 1:48pm

Lol, chicken coop blues it’s a classic! 

Comment by Philip Hopper on February 11, 2019 at 1:36pm

Hey Kent, l love that sound hole (the ghouls mouth idea) I stuck matchbooks on a cbg neck using mod Podge it's great stuff. Cheers Phil

Comment by Jim Morris on February 11, 2019 at 1:34pm

Thanks for the info!

Comment by Dennis "Denbo" Goodinson on February 11, 2019 at 1:04pm

Good one Kent, might just give that a try. BTW is there anyone who hasn't learnt Mike Snowden's Chicken Coop Blues Lol ?

Comment by Dave Lynas on February 11, 2019 at 11:42am

Nice tutorial Kent. You are a lively teacher. I’ve used Mod Podge foe religning cases with felt or upholstery fabric. The stuff works good.

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