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

New to CBGs, but not to wood working.

Hi all,

I have been browsing around here for a while and wanted to finally post some of my builds.

I normally build smaller things, but I saw one on lumberjocks and wanted to give it a go.

The first one is a 3 String Yellow fir with a Red Oak fret board and Red Oak Nut/Bridge.

The second is a 3 String Red Oak with Curly Maple Nut/Bridge.

The third is 4 String Curly Maple with a two Tone Black Walnut fret board and Walnut Nut/ Maple and Walnut Bridge (it sold before I finished it).

I am enjoying building them so much that I have 4 more waiting to be finished.

I couldn't have built them without the help found from browsing these forums though, so thanks to to all who have posted tips and helpful tidbits, and hopefully I can post some as well.

2Giraffes

0 members like this

Attachments:

100_4609.jpg, 785 KB
100_4704.jpg, 1.1 MB
100_4880.jpg, 1.1 MB

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Clock The Wolf on December 20, 2011 at 9:43am

I really like your neck and headstock work.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Jeff Wells on December 20, 2011 at 10:20am

Wow! Those are beautiful! I hope my builds can get to that level someday.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by G Moore on December 21, 2011 at 11:56am

Thanks for the compliments,

I have been building things like bed side lamps and chess sets, so CBGs are much larger, but I can carry over alot of the intricacies I normally use.

I plan on documenting my next build and posting it on here.

▶ 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. Last reply by Southern Ray yesterday. 11 Replies 0 Likes

Nut

Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Sunday. 6 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 Apr 29. 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

AGP # commented on Doug Thorsvik's photo

Six Chugger CBG Build

"Join them together, and you would have a 12 String Git :-D"

2 minutes ago

AGP # liked Doug Thorsvik's photo

Six Chugger CBG Build

3 minutes ago

AGP # posted photos

5 minutes ago

BrianQ. liked T-Gripped's photo

IMG_3204

14 minutes ago

BrianQ. liked T-Gripped's photo

IMG_3203

14 minutes ago

BrianQ. commented on Doug Thorsvik's photo

Six Chugger CBG Build

"A whole gaggle of chuggers!!"

15 minutes ago

BrianQ. liked Doug Thorsvik's photo

Six Chugger CBG Build

16 minutes ago

BrianQ. liked Doug Thorsvik's photo

Six Chugger CBG Build

16 minutes ago

Doug Thorsvik posted a photo

Six Chugger CBG Build

Repurposed necks and cut up vintage cigar boxes from a group build that got shut down by Covid back…

4 hours ago

2 Comments 2 Likes

AGP # commented on T-Gripped's photo

IMG_3203

""Very Nice T-Gripped" :-)"

4 hours ago

AGP # liked Tim Cooper's photo

IMG_4093

4 hours ago

AGP # liked Tim Cooper's photo

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 -->

New to CBGs, but not to wood working.

Replies to This Discussion

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Forum

Blog Posts

Latest Activity

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Events

Music