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Permalink Reply by Todd Plummer on May 10, 2010 at 11:02am

Shawn,
A box of that nature would be simple to build. Contact me via email if you'd like a quote. I'd need to know what kind of joinery you'd want at the corners, what woods you are interested in using, what level of fishing you're looking for, and to what degree of completion you require. You've got some fun guitars on your page.

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Permalink Reply by ken farmer on May 10, 2010 at 12:20pm

I think where custom-made boxes would be most valuable is in mass-producing CBGs. In that case the consistency and ease of working with a custom box would reduce labor more than enough to offset the per-box cost. A similar need could be for workshops - where you need to walk everyone through the exact same build instructions.

Or getting just the right box for a resonator cone - which can otherwise take a while to find, especially if you want a nice looking wood box.

Can you give a price range that you're targeting?

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Permalink Reply by Todd Plummer on May 10, 2010 at 1:36pm

Those are all great possibilities. Right now, as a one off venture, the price sits between $75- $100 per box. But, if there were a bulk order I could most likely get the price per box down lower... If you know of any outlets for recommendations of my work, I would be most appreciative... Bulk orders would certainly be welcome. The custom orders of the special box sizes like you mentioned are deffinately my specialty though. The more intricate and the more unique the better. I do some very special woodworking. And, excell at ultra fine woodworking techniques. Thanks for the ideas.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on May 11, 2010 at 3:14am

Todd,

I had an idea for your high quility work. Maybe you could offer custom pre-strested X braced tops for folks that have a favorite box they would like to build.

My thought on this is a lot of high quility guitars have plywood back and sides with a good solid wood top option. Guitars made like this do sound very good.

I heard a fellow on youtube build a uke this way and it's sound was alot loader and far better than an instrument just built from a cigar box, his oppion as well. The best of both worlds it appears.

I have the highest regard for your work and this idea could be a great item to sell.

Cheers
Bob:)

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Permalink Reply by Todd Plummer on May 11, 2010 at 4:37am

That's a great idea. I had thought of doing that with one of my own builds but, had ultimately decided if I were going to go through all the work of cutting away the old ply bottom and making a new soundboard, I might as well just make a new box too. But, that could be a great cost effective measure while still using the old boxes. I'll do that to a few of my own boxes, and then offer them up for sale. I could actually even cut the bracing and glue them to precut tops for others to glue down to a boxes themselves.... Given that they have a tablesaw.... Great idea Bob. Thanks


Bob Harrison said:

Todd,

I had an idea for your high quility work. Maybe you could offer custom pre-strested X braced tops for folks that have a favorite box they would like to build.

My thought on this is a lot of high quility guitars have plywood back and sides with a good solid wood top option. Guitars made like this do sound very good.

I heard a fellow on youtube build a uke this way and it's sound was alot loader and far better than an instrument just built from a cigar box, his oppion as well. The best of both worlds it appears.

I have the highest regard for your work and this idea could be a great item to sell.

Cheers
Bob:)

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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on May 11, 2010 at 4:53am

Todd,
Your welcome:)
Bob

Todd Plummer said:

That's a great idea. I had thought of doing that with one of my own builds but, had ultimately decided if I were going to go through all the work of cutting away the old ply bottom and making a new soundboard, I might as well just make a new box too. But, that could be a great cost effective measure while still using the old boxes. I'll do that to a few of my own boxes, and then offer them up for sale. I could actually even cut the bracing and glue them to precut tops for others to glue down to a boxes themselves.... Given that they have a tablesaw.... Great idea Bob. Thanks


Bob Harrison said:

Todd,

I had an idea for your high quility work. Maybe you could offer custom pre-strested X braced tops for folks that have a favorite box they would like to build.

My thought on this is a lot of high quility guitars have plywood back and sides with a good solid wood top option. Guitars made like this do sound very good.

I heard a fellow on youtube build a uke this way and it's sound was alot loader and far better than an instrument just built from a cigar box, his oppion as well. The best of both worlds it appears.

I have the highest regard for your work and this idea could be a great item to sell.

Cheers
Bob:)

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Permalink Reply by Barry Evan Russ on May 12, 2010 at 8:17am

Anything goes. This is a prejudice free zone. If you build it, they will come.

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Permalink Reply by Roger Martin on May 14, 2010 at 12:39am

Hmmmmm I think I heard that somewhere LOL

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Permalink Reply by Salty Sea Empire on May 14, 2010 at 6:34pm

i think it's a fantastic idea...i've been going over doing some of the same my self i'll keep you posted on my progress

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Permalink Reply by Jon Henriksen on May 15, 2010 at 1:38am

Hi Todd :)

I think, if you make a box and put a cigar into it,..... it´s a cigarbox.

all the best
Jon

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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on May 15, 2010 at 2:59am

Jon,
I like your thinking:)
Bob

Jon Henriksen said:

Hi Todd :)

I think, if you make a box and put a cigar into it,..... it´s a cigarbox.

all the best
Jon

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Permalink Reply by L.J. on May 15, 2010 at 9:53am

Ive been searching for something big enough to build a bass. bu8t the custom box idea didnt interest me due to the lack of authenticity. or artwork.I know some people build box frames to improve thier builds tone and strength. But i have always stuck to what I can make outta the box I get.
If there was some way to mimic the top of the box to look like a wine,ammo,cigar,vintage anything that looked authentic and interesting enough to build around I would love to have figured back and sides, dovetailed corners and the availability to choose my woods.
If this is something you start doing. And I cxan afford it. I will look into getting some type of vintage lableing for the tops and if i was successful Id be a customer for sure.

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