Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

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Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.

Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!

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Comment by mordacai bondurant on March 29, 2014 at 6:51am

Hey thar Dan DeBruler, I took a peek at your CBGs....WOW!....simply outstanding. (And your photography ability is to be commended as well.)

Anyway, I really do thank ya for the 'plug' y'all gave me on here back in February 'bout my GittyMan CigarBoxGuitar Making Manual.

I gotta believe it is the simplest and most complete book around for them fellers just gettin' into this stuff.  You mentioned easy to find parts and I have heard back from quite a few customers that the 'Parts List' (with prices and where to buy) is of great value to them.

Again, thank ya for your support pardner....

mordacai

www.GittyMan.com

Comment by David Swanson on March 29, 2014 at 6:22am

Building my first two stringer and new to site.ant preference on what strings to use and what tuning.

Comment by mordacai bondurant on March 12, 2014 at 11:53am

Hey y'all....I finally finished my CBG video on YouTube....take a peek at it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwDLG5RjEm0

It is your portal into makin' these here CBG things!

Thank ya much,

mordacai

www.GittyMan.com

Comment by Jon Leslie/Runaway Veal Music on February 15, 2014 at 10:33pm
Neck fingerboard should be higher than body
Comment by Jon Leslie/Runaway Veal Music on February 15, 2014 at 10:32pm
Neck finger board should be higher than body
Comment by Keith Stanford on February 15, 2014 at 5:48pm

Howdy Ricky D,

You sent a message asking:

"Hey gang. I am brand new here and beginning my 1st build. This is gonna be a blast!
Question1: Does the neck have to touch the lid in any way? I am thinking of building it so the neck slips in under the lid, is scooped out so that it doesn't interfere with the vibes of the lid, and bring the finger board up equal with the lid. 
Question2: Should the finger board be higher than the box lid?"

Make life easy on yourself, amigo....get Mordacai's CBG Making Manual at www.GittyMan.com and save your self a lot of grief.

At only $14 (and instant access) it is a no-brainer.

Welcome to the journey....

kieta

Comment by David L. on February 1, 2014 at 6:11am

It normally comes with a small cable tie you gather the loose wires in and the white bit with the green peel off cover is the anchor point.

Comment by John Rivers on February 1, 2014 at 5:25am

Makes sense...thanks Don

Comment by Don Tucker on February 1, 2014 at 3:17am

Hey John, I'm thinking you peel the green film off to stick it inside your box to run your wires thru so they don't flop around inside the box.

Comment by John Rivers on January 31, 2014 at 1:41pm

What is that little square patch in the picture??

....What is it used for...What does it do??

Thanks

John

 

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