Old fiber box. Piezo. The stick (neck) is a 1x1 inch scrap of poplar with a 1/4 inch heel. Tuned G/D.

This is my first I/V tuned deuce and I once again, I had to ask myself, "What were you thinking? Why did you not build one of these before?"

I had built deuces, but they were octave tuned, GG. Good, but right now this one suits me to a tee.

There is a video with it. Tell me how you think it sounds.

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Comment by Uncle John on July 6, 2016 at 1:48pm

Good deal, Bear and Dani!

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on July 6, 2016 at 12:44pm

I'm late to the party again being a year since you uploaded this but I echo what's already been said. Delicious looks on this. Good research for my HOPEFULLY quick and easy chugger build using a skinny box.

Comment by Uncle John on May 1, 2015 at 12:30pm

Thanks, Gary and Pick.

Comment by the anonymous pick on May 1, 2015 at 9:01am

yum  yum 

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on May 1, 2015 at 8:53am

Coolness, Uncle John!  Actually an awesome box - one that everyone has seen!  I've got a friend that I'd like to make a "Home-Made" (brand) CBG for, as he remembers that being the brand his grandad always smoked.  The boxes I've located on eBay all tend to be on the smaller side, though...

Comment by Uncle John on April 26, 2015 at 6:02am

Thanks, Jim and Jock.  Yup, on the pressed fiber, but it sounds good.   Jock, I used to do Gg. 

Comment by Jock MacHinery on April 26, 2015 at 5:13am

Yes, two stringers are fun, and you have made a beaut there.

My first one was tuned Ee, but I quickly changed to GD and I find it a good combo.

(must check out the video)

Comment by Uncle John on April 25, 2015 at 11:59am

Yup. 

Comment by Jim Morris on April 25, 2015 at 11:55am

I like it Unc! Cardboard I'm guessing.

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