#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
here she is the olive guitar!
I made this for my son as said in the solid guitar post.
plugged it all in and she sound lovely,I've not tuned it, just by ear.
I'll let him do that.
I'm quite pleased with the results.
to get the pickup installed I just cut a grove into the neck from where the pick up to the bridge.
if you want more info on how I did it I'll post before pictures etc.
- Attachments:
-
-
DSC02919.JPG, 1.6 MB -
DSC02920.JPG, 1.6 MB
-
DSC02914.JPG, 2.9 MB
-
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by john mackay on
-
as discuss in here...http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/solid-guitar-pictures
and here I did the pick up etc...
- Attachments:
-
-
DSC02903.JPG, 1.6 MB
-
DSC02902.JPG, 1.6 MB
-
DSC02904.JPG, 1.6 MB
-
-
Permalink Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted on
-
That turned out brilliant, John. The skeleton hands rock...as much as Elmar's flatpup does too.
-
Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on
-
lookin mighty fine .
-
Permalink Reply by John Sawyer on
-
Beautiful! Been thinking about doing a similar build....
-
-
just realize that some of the frets aren't in right.
so I'm going have to take them all out.
I had a feeling that s/steel is a bad idea.
so I'm going to buy some new nickle frets probably from chickenbone johnny!
-
Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on
-
When you say the frets aren't in right, do you mean they are in the wrong place?
-
-
they're in the right place but not seat properly and looks as they are twisted a little bit.
straight then about a 1/4" from the end a slight twist.
not sure how I'm going to rectify that with them being s/steel.
had a chance to check the sound and notice some didn't sound quite right on the 1st string(bottom looking down)and I notice that some are not right as stated above.
this all learning process here for me.
-
-
Did you make sure that the slot is deep enough and that the tang on the fret wire is not bottoming out?
-
-
good point Dan.
I'll check it later.
-
-
You only need to be a couple of thousands of an inch too shallow and it will cause problems. Better a little too deep than too shallow.
-
Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on
-
That is really beautiful!
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Forum
Song lyrics for Steve's new song
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 6 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
AI Search Query - Curious Answer
Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by A.D.EKER yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango on Tuesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods on Saturday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
Latest Activity
Western song cigar box guitar @RhialtoPurple
There i was Standing at the ..... BCB - A. D. Eker 2024
I Can Only Imagine: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar
CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles
Events
-
Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes
-
20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 1)
May 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
0 Comments 0 Likes
Music
© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.
Powered by
