Hi everybody,

I'm from Warsaw, Indiana and since I'm new, thought I'd introduce myself. I've played, practiced and performed with the guitar for over 50 years and this is my current 6-string instrument line-up. Everything I play has 6 strings (even my toothbrush!) Ok, I'm kidding!But when I discovered Cigar Box Nation, it sparked my interest like nothing else has in recent years. I've watched tons of Cigar Box videos on YouTube and I'm really hooked.

I'm not exactly new to building primative stringed instruments. While I was working on my Masters in Art Education at Indiana University during the 70's, I took a class called Special Projects. I made a harp, dulcimer and a square box guitar along with some rhythm and percussion pieces. But back then, I had a completely outfitted wood shop at my disposal with table saw, band saw, drill press, lathe and a planer/joiner.

Right after I finished school, I started doing period folk music for the Indiana State Park Cultural Arts Division and I needed a banjo. I bought a junk Kay guitar for $5 and was given a laminated drum shell that was roughly 11" in diameter. I had a carpenter friend rout the top to accommodate an 11" Mylar banjo head and I was in business. So when I found this site, these many years later, I'm committed to trying a ukulele and if that works, I'm gonna make 3-string cigar box guitar with a magnetic pick-up.

I'm a better performer than a meticulous craftsman in wood but will keep you posted on my progress!

J.D. Woods
Warsaw, IN