Cigar box guitar prices - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T17:41:32Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/cigar-box-guitar-prices?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3098267&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI really just like to build t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-04-12:2592684:Comment:30982672018-04-12T20:41:41.945ZMatt fergusonhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Mattferguson
<p>I really just like to build them. I use primitive methods and solid hardwoods and whatever else i can find to stick on them. I would like to say they are unique but i think every ones cbg's are. I am not looking to make a killing at or profit from it really. i sell antiques at trade day markets in my area and had 2 of my guitars there. I sold the one and was offered by many other people to buy the other one that was not for sale but just to show people what i can do. I now have 3 orders to…</p>
<p>I really just like to build them. I use primitive methods and solid hardwoods and whatever else i can find to stick on them. I would like to say they are unique but i think every ones cbg's are. I am not looking to make a killing at or profit from it really. i sell antiques at trade day markets in my area and had 2 of my guitars there. I sold the one and was offered by many other people to buy the other one that was not for sale but just to show people what i can do. I now have 3 orders to fill. One will be a little more elaborate and they agreed on $280 and the other 2 are simple and I priced them at $125. The basic ones take me almost 2 days to build while the other one will take me 3-4 days. The man that bought the one mentioned above was more than happy with it and I was kinda sad to watch it go. They cost me to build anywhere from $30 to $50.</p>
<p></p> Hi, I started building CBG's…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-04-12:2592684:Comment:30981742018-04-12T20:24:27.596ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi, I started building CBG's out of good tone woods, I always tried to get the best sounding, loudest playable guitars I could. These had pickups, controls, 1/4 sawn neck and fingerboard hardwood timbers etc. plus bracing and soundholes that I knew were best suited. Oh, and fretted.</p>
<p>I charged accordingly, as my first customer said he could get what he likes from the USA for $1200, so l thought that is what must go into high priced CBG's. I charged no where near that, and have happy…</p>
<p>Hi, I started building CBG's out of good tone woods, I always tried to get the best sounding, loudest playable guitars I could. These had pickups, controls, 1/4 sawn neck and fingerboard hardwood timbers etc. plus bracing and soundholes that I knew were best suited. Oh, and fretted.</p>
<p>I charged accordingly, as my first customer said he could get what he likes from the USA for $1200, so l thought that is what must go into high priced CBG's. I charged no where near that, and have happy customers.</p>
<p>But.........most people couldn't see or even hear what they were paying for.........until I built a range of CBG's out of plywood. These were of course cheaper to build and sell, they also sounded it. Now I can play each model to them and they decide what they want for their money.</p>
<p>Cheers Taff</p> Many variables come into play…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-04-12:2592684:Comment:30982402018-04-12T19:12:21.818ZJerry Jordanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JerryJordan
<p>Many variables come into play.,.,and often egos is one of them.,., Iv'e seen builds go for $35 to $4000.,.,</p>
<p>I think Knotlenny has good advice.,.,What makes you and the customer comfortable? I sell lower than many, but I started on Ebay, and paid close attention to my competition from peers.,.,I was one of a group competing and learning the aspects of marketing.,.,.,I even saw perfectly good builds sell for $18 .,.,.</p>
<p>I have never sold a build for more than $88, so if you got…</p>
<p>Many variables come into play.,.,and often egos is one of them.,., Iv'e seen builds go for $35 to $4000.,.,</p>
<p>I think Knotlenny has good advice.,.,What makes you and the customer comfortable? I sell lower than many, but I started on Ebay, and paid close attention to my competition from peers.,.,I was one of a group competing and learning the aspects of marketing.,.,.,I even saw perfectly good builds sell for $18 .,.,.</p>
<p>I have never sold a build for more than $88, so if you got $175, I say Kudos, good job.,.,.,</p> I'd throw the question back a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-04-12:2592684:Comment:30981622018-04-12T18:41:14.223ZKevin Sprague (Knotlenny)https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Knotlenny
<p>I'd throw the question back at you . . </p>
<p>What is your financial expectation of building CBG's? Are you in it to make as much money as possible - or are you helping to finance your hobby? What is the value of the instrument? Are you good with $175? Customer feel like they got a good deal? Sort through that and you'll probably find your answer.</p>
<p>Everybody is different. There are some <em>amazing</em> craftsmen on here who's work rivals any quality luthier. My approach to…</p>
<p>I'd throw the question back at you . . </p>
<p>What is your financial expectation of building CBG's? Are you in it to make as much money as possible - or are you helping to finance your hobby? What is the value of the instrument? Are you good with $175? Customer feel like they got a good deal? Sort through that and you'll probably find your answer.</p>
<p>Everybody is different. There are some <em>amazing</em> craftsmen on here who's work rivals any quality luthier. My approach to the CBG has always been more proletarate . . . Myself, I like to celebrate the "primitive" aspect of the thing. $150 - $175 is about top-end. But that's just me.</p>