Here's what I'm thinking.
I intend to make a box out of scrap wood and a solid lump of Mahogany going through the middle for strength.
Now here's the thing, is it still a Cigar Box guitar if the box is not a Cigar Box?
I've made guitars out of Biscuit Tins, which can seem like a Cigar Box guitar, but are far from it, but is this going to be one of them?
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I don't see why not, a number of mine have been from self made boxes but the result is still the same.
Yes. It's a cigar box guitar if you make it out of solid wood too. No rules, just play it and enjoy.
I'm inclined to say the 3 stringer with the offset body is "Cigar Box esque" as I am sure the sound of the guitar will be similar if not the same as a real Cigar Box Guitar", whereas I would say the 1880 Cigar Box is an actually Cigar Box as it would of been cheaper and easier to get one opposed to making the box and since these are the original budget guitars, I'd say that's a fair assumption.
As for my original question, I'd conclude that my box will make it a Cigar Box Guitar as I will be keeping it a fairly regular size and shape, but my plans of adding a cutaway into the body may compromise that and its "Purity" to some extent.
in the famous words of Con the fruiterer,,,Aghhh,duzzenmadda!
if you are loosing sleep over it ." cigar box style guitar" , is a simple alternative tag.
issue solved by adding one word .
dont forget Austen Tayshus, Australiana....
that's good , we lose enough sleep thinking up designs , what parts to use , nicely worded apologies to the wife for using all her silverware / pots / nail files , and belt buckles . etc etc .. ;-)
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