Started my first guitar today. I will post pics of my progress along the way. hopefully I wont embarrass myself too much.
The photo shows the parts to the box that I cut with my laser cutter today. (I agree that not using a real cigar box kinda takes away from the spirit of CBGs)... but here I go.
My first will be an acoustic, 3 string, fretless unit. I haven't decided the scale yet... but probably 25.5.
The box has cigar box design that I designed myself (there is no such thing as Bone Daddy Stogies). The box will measure 11 x 8 x 3.
Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated!!!
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This is the assembled lower box except for the top...
This is the fret bar being engraved/cut on the laser cutter...
Finished fret bar using the fret spacing for a 25.5 scale...
This is the assembled box and fret bar. The dark stained wood in the background will be the color of the finished guitar...
Oh I wish I had my own laser!! I have access to one within 10min of me though, but I have to pay for the work. Poo! As for your CBG not being a cigar box, hey, it's in the CBG style and genre! My first that I just finished was a letter stencil box I inherited. I build furniture, so my inclination is to make CBG STYLE guitars as well. Cigar box SIZED guitars using the same parts and such. I would rather make the box myself out of fancy scrap wood I have laying around, like bookmatched curly maple left over from a big cabinet or whatnot. My next one is going to be fretless I think. 25.5" scale again probably. This is so freaking fun it's silly. Especially plugging it in and using a slide!!! I love your design. Well done.
Hey Christopher:
Thanks for the kind words. I saw the pics of your letter stencil box guitar. It looks great!!! You are correct... this stuff is freaking fun!!!
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