2012-07-08: Cigar Box Guitar #3 "Don Gato"

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Comment by Sharecropper (Joel) on July 9, 2012 at 10:17pm

 Hi , Clint . Nice build !     I use tension pins myself often .  Try filing the tension pins down where the string hits them ,coming out , on the inside of the pin . there's a sharp edge there .  I've also used a knife to dull these down .   I currently put these in at a angle , with the top of the pin pointing slightly toward the head of the guitar .  They seem to work fine then . 

Comment by Uncle John on July 9, 2012 at 9:43pm

Should be okay like that Gus.  If not, put a screw or something across the tail piece an inch or so up.

Comment by Uncle Gus on July 9, 2012 at 9:25pm

Yeah, there are 1/8 by 3/4 tension pins from Menards in there...it was an experiment. Only problem is that it bends the strings at a pretty severe angle because they're so far from the bridge. Have to refine that idea for the next one. Or get used to popping strings a lot, I guess.

Comment by Uncle John on July 9, 2012 at 8:05pm

Very pleasing,  bone bottom to flame top.  I'll take a sip of that bourbon too.  One thing, is there metal to keep the strings from gouging into the tail piece?

Comment by Uncle Gus on July 9, 2012 at 6:49pm

Thanx! The photo makes the wood color look a little more striking than it is in person...I just used some wood stain on it, and I think it mellowed overnight. Still my favorite build so far.

Comment by James Foster on July 9, 2012 at 7:59am

Perfect Combo! Beautiful git!