Four String Cigar Box Guitars

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Four String Cigar Box Guitars

Group for those who are interested to find out more and swap ideas for builds, chords and tunings for these versatile instruments!

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Latest Activity: Dec 9, 2023

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Looking to add another string...

Started by Urban Bill. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 9, 2023. 3 Replies

I've been playing a 3 string for three plus years now.  Looking to add that elusive and mesmerizing fourth string.  Anything to look for in a 4 string CBG.  I'm a player, not a builder. Advice good,…Continue

Why four strings...?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 10 Replies

I found I moved to four strings from three quite quickly, I use three strings for one or two songs but found four strings suited my playing style better, though the four string leans more towards…Continue

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Converting a three string CBG to four string

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 1 Reply

More simple than it sounds, it really just involves adding an extra tuner, adding a new string anchor in the tail and adjusting the nut and bridge slots... Rum Punch conversionRum Punch started life…Continue

Neck install

Started by bizzaro guitaro. Last reply by bizzaro guitaro Mar 19, 2017. 5 Replies

Hello all, I picked up a neck from a 6 string solid body. Any ideas or pictures of the best way to install it into a cigar box? I never used a pre made neck in any of my builds. Any help will be…Continue

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Comment by t-belly johnson on September 23, 2013 at 1:45pm

My first bash at a 4 stringer.

It`s a  Cedar box, laminated maple,beech and oak neck. A hand wound pickup on the neck and a bought 4 pole for the bridge.I`m replacing the shop bought as the hand wound sounds much sweeter.

 

Tuned standard DGBe and sounding great.

Comment by Bluesheart on August 30, 2013 at 9:50am

I'm usually a 3 string slinger but am trying another 4 string. Going with nylon and Dgbe tuning but plan also to drop to Dgbd for some slide work.

Comment by Mr.melo on July 23, 2013 at 1:31am

I find that four strings..just ring nicer in a song:) my opinion

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on July 21, 2013 at 9:34pm

and fretless...

 

OLD TIMEY" PUNCH DELUXE 4 STRING FRETLESS

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on June 19, 2013 at 8:45pm

New build Perfecto! (-:

...Perfecto!

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on May 26, 2013 at 10:18am

"It's a Cigar Box Batm....." -SLAPP!! - "...It's a 4 string guitar, stupid!"

Comment by Marcus Darwell on April 19, 2013 at 3:08pm
URK!!!! Totally committed now, just glued in the neck on my 1st 4 string (or any) build..........pray for me...................
Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on April 18, 2013 at 6:07am

 

DonTomas2

Black Punch (C&T 5)

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on March 5, 2013 at 9:29pm

sealing..? i usually put in a couple of screws to hold the lid tight but never really thought about sealing, good work mr.P ! (-:

Comment by Poppeysguitars on March 4, 2013 at 11:55am

I meen any thing you WANT to to them. I left out WANT SORRY!!

 

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Discussion Forum

Looking to add another string...

Started by Urban Bill. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 9, 2023. 3 Replies

Why four strings...?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 10 Replies

Converting a three string CBG to four string

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 1 Reply

Neck install

Started by bizzaro guitaro. Last reply by bizzaro guitaro Mar 19, 2017. 5 Replies

New instruction book from Justin Johnson

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Steve Moskal Jun 22, 2015. 2 Replies

Chords on 4 string open E

Started by Rob Bennett. Last reply by Uncle John Oct 15, 2014. 5 Replies

2nd 4 string

Started by Daryl. Last reply by Daryl Jun 28, 2014. 2 Replies

4 strings tuned GDAd

Started by frank tennyson. Last reply by frank tennyson Apr 30, 2014. 2 Replies

Online lesson resources?

Started by brdfrd. Last reply by brdfrd Apr 24, 2014. 4 Replies

Where to place 4-String Single Coil Pickup?

Started by Charles E Tuttle. Last reply by Charles E Tuttle Nov 29, 2013. 7 Replies

Reentrant tuning gCEA

Started by Darren Allard. Last reply by jamie bark Sep 14, 2013. 3 Replies

2nd Four String

Started by Gdawg. Last reply by James O Lunsford Sep 11, 2013. 3 Replies

GDG

Started by Brent. Last reply by eK May 8, 2013. 6 Replies

Keni Lee Burgess Four string beginners (resonator) video

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Slowpaw Steve T Sep 20, 2012. 2 Replies

New 4-string Cigar Box Guitar "The Wine Box"

Started by Dreessen Rene. Last reply by Dreessen Rene Aug 14, 2012. 2 Replies

Some Observations on String Gauges

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by eK Jun 25, 2012. 1 Reply

New to foiur string

Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by Slowpaw Steve T Apr 8, 2012. 1 Reply

4 string box

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