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Cedar Cigar Boxes a few questions

Hi All

I am looking at importing some cedar cigar boxes for CBG construction from a company that makes them for cigar Manufactures. The boxes would be unbranded allowing for the option to be fully customisable. I am looking at around 10x6x3 inch's for the size for the purposes of quotes at this time.

I am wondering if this would be of interest to members of this group and does anybody have any preference in size? And any ideas of what would be a fair RRP price for the boxes? All of this information will help me to see if this is a viable venture.

Thanks

Paul

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Permalink Reply by Richey Kay on August 27, 2013 at 8:25pm

And you don't sell the boxes either, I imagine? All I was getting at was in the absence of cigar boxes, I'm always on the lookout for alternative boxes...

For example:

This is a plain wooden box I bought from eBay, which I sanded, painted on an acrylic wash and then coated with poly varnish.

I certainly looks nice, but as I haven't finished the guitar yet I can't speak for its tonal properties!

Permalink Reply by Archangel on August 27, 2013 at 11:48pm

Hi Richey,

No we don't sell the boxes because we never have enough even for our own use. If you read my firt post you will see that we have taken to making our own boxes from some really lovely wood that we machine and plane down ourselves.

Your guitar looks excellent. Let us know how it turns out regarding sound and playability.

One thing to add.....cigar box guitars really are a cool thing to be making and playing :-)

All the very best,

Dave & Caroline.

Permalink Reply by Richey Kay on August 28, 2013 at 12:08am

...I think we've had a misunderstanding here. What I was asking was if you were selling the boxes which you make, out of yew, maple etc. I'm aware that real cigar boxes are rare in the UK, which is why I'm looking for alternatives.. the boxes you make sound lovely, do you have a picture?

Rick

Permalink Reply by Archangel on August 28, 2013 at 12:14am

Hi Richey,

No we don't sell the boxes but if you want something I'm sure we could make it for you. Happy to help anyone who is looking to have some fun making guitars and music.

We are down in Hampshire but we can post anywhere.

Let us know what you are looking for and perhaps we can help.

We are also machining up some flamed maple, steamed beech and other neck stock in the next few weeks.

All the best,

Dave & Caroline.

Permalink Reply by Richey Kay on August 31, 2013 at 10:59pm

Hi D&C, the guitar is now finished, and it actually sounds pretty good. Nice and loud and the box seems sturdy enough... tone is good, very bright.

I'll post a video at some point.

Permalink Reply by Archangel on September 2, 2013 at 4:31am

Hi Richey,

Hey that looks lovely. Do you have a pickup in it or is it acoustic only?

I just picked up a bargain box of single coil and humbucker pickups so we will be experimenting with some blues boxes, which should be fun. I just have to locate some volume and tone pots to get started.

Looking forward to the video.

Dave & Caroline

Permalink Reply by Richey Kay on September 2, 2013 at 7:19pm

I think this is just an acoustic one. Certainly loud enough for home use! My brother is a collector of unusual instruments (this one is a birthday present for him) so I'd imagine this would fit in well.

Funnily enough I just installed my first piezo pickup yesterday in one of my other guitars - it sounds a lot better than I expected considering I haven't done any circuits or soldering since school!

Permalink Reply by Sozzled Hector on August 29, 2013 at 6:34am

Really pleased to see the discussion on this. I am still looking for a supplier and when I have found i will post options. It will take me a few weeks because I have four weeks of radiation treatment to complete but i will do what I can in that time.

Permalink Reply by Archangel on August 31, 2013 at 3:01am

Hi Hector,

Sorry to hear you are having to endure radiotherapy....thinking of you. Tough call but you will get through it with some grit and determination.

If you need some finances to order in cigar boxes than just give us a shout and we will do whatever we are able to.

Genuine large gigar boxes are preferable to home made boxes but I have just finished making a stunning Yew & Steamed Pear box that looks lovely and when it's oiled up and completed with a Figured Maple neck it should look lovely.....and probably sound like crap, but there we are.

All the best and stay in touch,

Dave & Caroline

Permalink Reply by Richey Kay on August 31, 2013 at 10:57pm

...seconded, we'll be thinking of you man.