3 Sting Fretless Cigar Box Guitar With Bob Harrison Hand Wound Pick Up

I don't know what number to call this build? I've made a plank Diddley Bow, a Canjo and a 2 string CBG, but that was just a test run really, made with a cheap bit of pine and a box I didn't really care about (having said that I love playing it!!)
This one feels like my first "proper build" as it has a wooden box that I like, and a maple neck.....and of course the Bob Harrison pick up, which is what prompted me to make it!!
I made a saddle and the bridge and nut are made from unbleached bone.
I was pretty slow building this, but am really pleased with the result!!
If you haven't already, check out Bob's website!
http://www.harrisonguitarpickups.com/

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Comment by bemuzic on February 2, 2015 at 11:49pm

thanks Smoke : -)

Comment by Smoke on February 2, 2015 at 8:56pm

thank you for sharing. that was a treat 8-)

Comment by David Sutton on August 21, 2011 at 9:51pm
I'd like to see some more detailed photos of your guitar! Show it off... It looks and sounds great.
Comment by bemuzic on August 19, 2011 at 9:16am
thanks a lot Craig!
Comment by Craig bluesbox williams on August 19, 2011 at 8:32am
Sounds great. beautiful tone. i stumbled across a vid of you playing waiting for rain? last night and was blown away. it was a fantastic song.
Comment by bemuzic on August 16, 2011 at 9:23pm
thanks Steve...yeah I can't believe how exiting it is when you first string it up!!!
Comment by dogfinger steve on August 16, 2011 at 11:27am
sounds and looks great belinda n you can't beat playin yr own builds:0)
Comment by bemuzic on August 8, 2011 at 6:50am
thanks a lot Texmexy!
Comment by bemuzic on August 8, 2011 at 5:49am
cheers Viynlhed : -)
Comment by Vinylhed on August 8, 2011 at 5:36am

Great stuff. Nice lookin' guitar too.

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