#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!

Bible presentation box

I just finished up my second build. A pastor friend of mine had played my acoustic, fretless first build and asked me to build him one. I said okay.

Then he said, "I want a four-string, fretted, electric guitar."

Uhhh...I don't know how to build one of those. Ah well, part of the fun of taking on new things is the learning process. Spenr about a year just looking at the supplies before starting. Found a Bible presentation box that I thought would work for the body and finally started.

This one didn't give up without a fight. Figured out a more precise way to cut out the neck using a tablesaw and then the neck started bending when I strung it up. Had to add a piece of formed steel to the inside of the box to reinforce the neck--but it finally plays correctly.

Anyway, here is the finished product. Still more to learn and I expect the next to be a bit more refined.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mq_WMMoUtw

3 members like this

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by JL on April 4, 2016 at 12:28am

looks great, love the choice of tuner placement on the headstock.

And a steel bar hidden under the fingerboard is genuine old school Truss Rod, predating the 1921 patent on the "adjustable" truss rod.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by J Cramer on April 4, 2016 at 2:56am

Thank you both for the kind words and the information about the truss rods. I'll incorporate the ideas in the next one.

I actually found some scrap formed steel at a Restore outlet (Habitat for Humanity sells donated materials/furniture to found house builds using Restore) and screwed it under the neck cut out inside the box. Also switched to light gauge electric guitar strings.

The two changes really made a difference, but I think I'll go for the square tube in the neck for the next one.

Next item is to learn to play better. :)

▶ Reply

RSS

Welcome to
Cigar Box Nation

Sign Up
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Forum

Copper Hardware

Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts 1 hour ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Nut

Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Bill Andy 2 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes

You like Train songs on Handmade instruments as much as I do? Meet Eastwood station…

Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts on Tuesday. 0 Replies 2 Likes

Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes

No Harmonics

Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Camera suggestions?

Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes

CBG site issues, continued.

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes

Blog Posts

I'll be fashionable this summer =)

Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like

Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)

Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes

.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•¨•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)

Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like

Latest Activity

Bill Andy posted discussions

1 hour ago

Bill Andy replied to Bill Andy's discussion Nut

2 hours ago

Doug Thorsvik commented on Doug Thorsvik's video

200th Zoom Meeting and feeling “The Weight”: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar

"Thanks Kale! I’m still routinely “surprised” at how many songs just work on only…"

2 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked 3 String Blues's video

Delta Blues Freestyle Slide - MXL 990 Microphone Recording

4 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked Gary O'slide's video

Slide cigar box guitar @RhialtoPurple folk song

4 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked AGP #'s photo

AGP #531 - ''Shou Sugi Ban''

4 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked AGP #'s photo

AGP #531 - ''Shou Sugi Ban''

4 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked AGP #'s photo

AGP #531 - ''Shou Sugi Ban''

4 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked AGP #'s photo

AGP #531 - ''Shou Sugi Ban''

4 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked AGP #'s photo

AGP #532 - '' Black Sabbath''

4 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked AGP #'s photo

AGP #532 - '' Black Sabbath''

4 hours ago

Keith Rearick liked AGP #'s photo

AGP #532 - '' Black Sabbath''

4 hours ago

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Add a Panel-Mount Gain to a C. B. Gitty Amp Board

Cigar Box Guitar Building Tip: Neck Reinforcement with Humbuckers

A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Make a Straight Headstock

Cigar Box Ukulele Kit Assembly Guide

Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building guide by Joshua Gayou

“Open A” AEA Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open E” EBE Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open D” DAD Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open G” GDG Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

Diatonic (Dulcimer-Style) Fretting – What it is, How and Why to Use It

More…

Events

Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)

May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes
Cigar Box Nation: York PA - A CBG Builder's Meet-Up

May 11, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm – York Town Craft Guild
1 Comment 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 1)

May 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 2)

May 31, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 3, Daytime)

June 1, 2024 from 11am to 3pm – Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
0 Comments 0 Likes

Music

Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service

Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Cigar Box Nation.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Scroll \uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->

Bible presentation box

Replies to This Discussion

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Forum

Blog Posts

Latest Activity

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Events

Music