I’ve decided to build a CBG. I paid a visit to the local cigar shop and picked these up for $1 each. As far as looks I like the middle one, the American. The one on the left, the Perdomo, is a very thick wood box, it also feels a little too thick. Is the thicker wood a good thing? Also I’m going to install a Fender single coil pickup that I have left over from an older pickup change on a strat and a tele. I’ve looked all over the web and can’t find a picture of a single coil being installed with the neck that goes thru the box. Does that create a clearance problem? Any advice will help. Thanks.

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All the boxes look great and good to use i would just go with the Perdomo first cab off the rank goid luck keep us posted on your progress . 

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For a first build, I'd go with the box you like the least. Not questioning your abilities but it's possible you could make some mistakes on the first go. Better to make them on your least favorite. The other two boxes you can use for your second and third builds. Oh yes, there will be more more... CBG building is addictive.  : )

This should get you going on ideas for installing a pickup:

https://www.cigarboxguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4PolePre-...

I'm about to start, any day now, my first build. "Box I like the least," wow, that gives me something to think about...

Hey, I was half-joking. Like John says bellow, don't overthink it.

Or you're going to be playing air-CBG forever.  :D

Either of the two on the right.

There are no BAD boxes, just some sound better.   you can get more boxes anytime...  Build what you like, and don't overthink it!  Have fun!

if only i could get boxes like that for a buck each!! at that price go for it..the box will be the cheapest part of the build.

Good price the best I can get is over $7 each! Start at the righet and work left.

My local cigar shop had about 10 more that would work for a buck each.  I’m going back next week just to see how often he has new empty ones.

But back to my question.  The Perdomo box is thick wood, the American in the middle looks like a cardboard box.  Is the thick wood box better?  Will it sound better?

The soundboard of an acoustic guitar if wanting an acoustic sound, is usually thin, but if real thin on your build, may need internal bracing similar to professional guitars. The wood is usually a softer wood as well, like a spruce, all this contributes to sound quality, one of the most difficult thing to overcome in these CBG's to provide a decent acoustic volume, is the size or lack of air space inside the box. That being said, if your going to electrify it, I would choose the far left box, as strong a box as available. Some people wanting a thin soundboard build with a thick box, sometimes will use the bottom of the box as the top, as it's usually thinner, but not always. All 3 boxes will do nicely with different characteristics.

Remember, there are no rules, build it, play it, take it apart, make it different, burn it to keep warm, sell it to finance new builds, make video's....most important, can't stress enough....Have Fun!!!!!

tap the top of the box? how does it sound ? is it dull or does it ring a bit? if its dull it might be a bit thick but would be good for an electric build.

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