Hi all ,
Well I finally finished my first neck, went to grab my cigar box and found that it is severely warped ! I had prepped it about a month ago and have looked at it several times since and never saw any warpage. We have had some very hot weather the past week so I think that's what did it. Anyway question is do I need to brace the box next time , and how would I do this ? Also I really liked this box and I am having trouble finding another. It is a La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurados - anybody have one I could buy or know where I could get one ?

Views: 371

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

I might have one of those boxes, but as far as the warpage, I've experienced the same thing recently. On a road trip through the central valley in california it was 120F. I'm wondering if I should expose it to moister, or since it's done what it's gonna do, take the hardware off the box and sand it to fit.
Let me see if I have one of those boxes Keith.
Godzilla,
It would be great if you have that box. If you do let me know what I can offer you for it.
Thanks !
I have a La Gloria, but it's not the Reserva Figurados. sorry.
Godzilla,
do you have any measurements for that box and possibly a photo ?

Godzilla said:
I have a La Gloria, but it's not the Reserva Figurados. sorry.
How warped is it? Can you close the lid and screw it shut to take out the warpage? I have had warped lids but the box part has never warped yet. If its just the lid, screw it down to take out the warp. Remember its just a cigar box guitar, not a Martin, a little warpage adds character.
It's warped real bad, and it's the box part somehow the lid survived

MichaelS said:
How warped is it? Can you close the lid and screw it shut to take out the warpage? I have had warped lids but the box part has never warped yet. If its just the lid, screw it down to take out the warp. Remember its just a cigar box guitar, not a Martin, a little warpage adds character.
Keith, the dimensions of the box are 10 3/4in long x 6 3/4in wide x 2in tall. Here's a couple of pictures.
Attachments:
GodIlla,
I really appreciate your time and effort trying to help me out ! I was really hoping what you had might be similar to what I was after but the box is to wide and finish is complety different. Again I can't thank you enough for what you have done. If you do run across the box I am looking for please let me know.
Thanks !

RSS

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building Basics

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources


Forum

crossover guitar.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 21. 11 Replies

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies

How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies

CB Bass Guitar

Started by Mi Rankin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Jan 27. 5 Replies

Latest Activity

Dar Stellabotta posted a video

A Cigar Box Guitar Six Stringer Built by Louie Lamanna

This video is the unboxing and the demonstration of a beautiful, six stringer built by Louie Lamanna. Join Louie and I June 15 at the second annual Pittsburg...
6 minutes ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Hail the Resurrection Day: 2-String Violin Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Happy Easter to you too Andries! The passion is definitely in full swing. Turns out I’m…"
48 minutes ago
A.D.EKER commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Hail the Resurrection Day: 2-String Violin Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Happy Easter Doug ! the Passion is in full swing !"
1 hour ago
A.D.EKER commented on Ricky D's photo
1 hour ago
A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's video
1 hour ago
Keith Rearick liked Doug Thorsvik's video
5 hours ago
Keith Rearick liked A.D.EKER's video
5 hours ago
Keith Rearick liked Doug Thorsvik's video
5 hours ago
Keith Rearick liked Ricky D's photo
5 hours ago
Keith Rearick liked Ricky D's photo
5 hours ago
Keith Rearick liked Ricky D's photo
5 hours ago
Keith Rearick liked Ricky D's photo
5 hours ago

Music

© 2024   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

\uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->