cigar box guitar cases

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Permalink Reply by Ben on November 17, 2009 at 10:00pm

I haven't built my own yet but just came across a baritone uke case that fits my Tenor CBG perfectly! Doesn't rattle around at all.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Doug on November 17, 2009 at 10:21pm

There are some pictures on the formum somewhere. I've seen them.

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Permalink Reply by Brendan deVallance on November 17, 2009 at 10:39pm

i'm a cardboard addict from way back . . . . Some people comment more on my box than on the guitar. It's all corrugated cardboard and hot glue and a bit of duct tape for the closure.

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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on November 18, 2009 at 4:20am

I've made quite a few, thin ply or masonite (hardbord for the UK) for top and bottom, softwood for the sides. Pin and glue it up into a closed box then rip it into two pieces for top and bottom. Hardware from the local store, 'funfur' lining..and there you go.

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Permalink Reply by JUJU on November 18, 2009 at 9:17am

this is the only case i have made , maybe it's a bit OTT for most of you guys ?- it's not what would be classed a simple took forever to make but i was pleased with the end results as was the customer who comissioned it - made from 6mm or marine ply for the top and bott , sides are 18mm marine ply then it was all veneered with Zebra wood - the bottom padding is 100mm Polystryrene coverd in Red crushed velvet - top linling is 50mm medeim density upholstry Foam again coverd in crushed velvet - it also has a large Cigar Box Embedded in the base for a stash box for leads ,tuner, strap ect
juju.

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Permalink Reply by colin mcgrath on November 18, 2009 at 12:55pm

thanks for the pics.

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Permalink Reply by Wade on December 27, 2009 at 11:24pm

Go to GC as them for a cardboard guitar shipping box. They usually flatten them and throw them away. Add duct tape or some paint and your set!

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Permalink Reply by gary martin on December 30, 2009 at 12:59am

These are simple as ,plywood,felt leather look vynal,broom handle ,hope they help.

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Permalink Reply by gary martin on December 30, 2009 at 1:04am

here they are ,.....sorry i cant find the photos,but they are on "my page" photos,there are a few examples of cases there.

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Permalink Reply by Michael A Grubaugh on January 20, 2011 at 4:29pm

this is Sweeeeeeeeeeetttt!!!!!!!!!!!!1

JUJU AKA SOUNDSSOGOOD said:

this is the only case i have made , maybe it's a bit OTT for most of you guys ?- it's not what would be classed a simple took forever to make but i was pleased with the end results as was the customer who comissioned it - made from 6mm or marine ply for the top and bott , sides are 18mm marine ply then it was all veneered with Zebra wood - the bottom padding is 100mm Polystryrene coverd in Red crushed velvet - top linling is 50mm medeim density upholstry Foam again coverd in crushed velvet - it also has a large Cigar Box Embedded in the base for a stash box for leads ,tuner, strap ect
juju.

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Permalink Reply by HOGS GRUNT on January 21, 2011 at 5:21am

Some simple cases I made for the 'Twins'.

8mm ply with some nylon fur inside with some foam under that.

Holds guitars without any movement and the fittings (hinges,handle etc.) didn't cost a lot.

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/twins-002?context=album&alb...

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/djguitar-twins-013?context=albu...

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/djguitar-twins-013/prev?context...

 

Hope this helps.

Hogs.

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Permalink Reply by colin mcgrath on January 21, 2011 at 10:11am

I had forgotten about this thread. Hogs- that looks good! I was deciding on how to do a neck rest. I think thin wood that I can cut with a xacto knife might work. That might be easier to handle?? How did you carve that divot?  Gary that is a cool amp case you have there. Does it ever rattle itself over from blasting it! Just kidding.

 

I found an old chemical shipping box in my parents basement that is the perfect size for my bar. uke size git. I do not have a good digital camera anymore so no photos.

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