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Permalink Reply by Jim Morris on February 12, 2017 at 1:39am

Here's a kit from CB Gitty crafters that should get him going if you decide on that route.

https://www.cbgitty.com/cigar-box-guitar-kits/4-string-cigar-box-gu...

If you decide on a custom made CBG I highly recommend the anonymous pick. He's a member here and does fantastic custom work.

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/theanonymouspick

He also has a website

http://swampwitchguitars.weebly.com/index.html

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Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on February 12, 2017 at 3:29am

I own one of Pick's custom guitars, and can highly vouch for it. Here's an example of me playing it for reference:

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/oily-s-guitar-lounge-6-take-an-...

Jim, on the other hand, also makes a great point about the Gitty kit, if your husband is handy.

Tough call. My route into the madness was to purchase first (I have 3- and4- string CBGs from 5 different builders in my guitarsenal), the try building. I spend way more time playing than building. Your mileage may vary.

With the short time frame, I'd probably get the kit now, but also explore the many fine builders here.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Morris on February 12, 2017 at 3:49am

And, as Ron says, there are many excellent builders here who have guitars available for sale if you skip the custom build requirement - 'till next anniversary anyway!

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Permalink Reply by SlowHound on February 12, 2017 at 4:23am

What Jim and Ron said.

If custom is the route then Pick's the man. Best value for the money.

I'd also throw Jason Mill's, Maddog and even Jim Morris in there too just for a variety.

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on February 12, 2017 at 5:03am

geezz , thanx  for the  kind words  guys  .  especially   coming from  fine builders / players as  yourselves  . 

i will  friend  Stephanie and talk over  options with her and see if a swamp witch is for her /  him .  if not  . i'll direct her to other fine builders such as yourselves .

thanx again guys . ;-)

 

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Cartechine on February 12, 2017 at 8:27am

Thanks guys! The anonymous pick, your guitars look awesome! Please message me, I'd love to get more information!

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on February 12, 2017 at 12:02pm

Hi, another way to check the relief (bow) is to fret a string at the first fret and fret it at the 12th at the same timekeeping. You can then sight under the string (Which will be dead straight) and see any bow of the neck referenced off the straight string.
Cheers Taff

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Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on February 12, 2017 at 1:35pm

Mmmmmm, wrong thread, Taff?

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Permalink Reply by Jim Morris on February 12, 2017 at 1:54pm

Or a coded message?

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on February 12, 2017 at 2:02pm

i can  wrap it in a bow   :-)

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Permalink Reply by Jim Morris on February 12, 2017 at 2:08pm

Like I said, code!

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Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on February 13, 2017 at 1:29am

I have a code in by dose...

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