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Back to basics....a stick, a tin...and made with a sharp knife

Posted by ChickenboneJohn on October 9, 2012 at 11:32am

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Inspired by Sotho Sounds, I spent an idle hour literally nailing together a 3 string guitar...well the nailing took about a minute...It was really cool going back to doing it this way, just taking an hour or so to make this from scratch (making the pegs took the most time)...but it sort of confirmed my approach of not over-thinking the job in hand, and designing the instrument on the bench and under the tools rather than planning in advance.I'm definitely going to do more of these...

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Sammy Lloyd October 13, 2012 at 8:54am

John, you're a true inspiration, you have this Cigar Box culture in your blood that's for sure. I feel the urge to get out into my garage and start bashing about a bit! Truth is 'your one hour' would be a month for me ha. Well done mate, outstanding contribution.
Sharecropper October 10, 2012 at 12:25pm

Nice build ! Thats what CBGs used to be about . " I made it so I'd have something to play !"
RTZGUITARS October 9, 2012 at 3:19pm

Baney Rubble what an Actor! my new favortie guitar on the Nation.
Uncle John October 9, 2012 at 1:16pm

Pretty neat. I have an olive oil tin. Never grabbed me. Now I want to burn it and use it. Yours sounds pretty good when it stays tuned.
South Paw,Davey October 9, 2012 at 12:36pm

just looked at the other vid When you have nothing or everything you got music loved the moves ;-)
South Paw,Davey October 9, 2012 at 12:31pm

Nice one John I I looked at the Sotho vid Basic and playable all good stuff;-)
FatBoy CooKen October 9, 2012 at 12:21pm

Cool, new vintage old school...niiiice!!!
ChickenboneJohn October 9, 2012 at 12:01pm

Well I was thinking of going more "Back to the roots" with Boxstock, but think the budget wouldn't stand it...
Slowpaw Steve T October 9, 2012 at 11:52am

Amazing! ...how about them doing a turn at Boxstock? (-:
ChickenboneJohn October 9, 2012 at 11:46am

Well..maybe...but for some proper musicianship check this...beautiful singing and ultra-cool dance moves