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Four String Cigar Box Guitars

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Looking to add another string...

Started by Urban Bill. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 9, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes

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 1 Like

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 1 Like

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 0 Likes

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 Elmar Zeilhofer on January 14, 2012 at 7:19am: very fine build Steve, it looks awesome! Hope it sounds as good as it looks ;-)

Comment by Alan Hodges on January 14, 2012 at 6:55am: Thats a nice build steve. love to hear it. How much, if you dont mind me asking, was the cone and cover?

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 14, 2012 at 5:35am: Managed to finish my Reso build at last, named RESOLUTION it's a Las Cabrillas cigar box, American Oak neck with Rosewood fretboard, Flatpup 4 from Elmar Zeilhofer's Klangbox website.
Reso cone supplied by Chickenbone John, plays like a dream - not my most straightforward build but has a sound all of its own...loud! 4 strings tuned GDGB, will have to adopt a slightly different playing style from usual to make it sound its best.

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 10, 2012 at 1:37am: SWEET...! (-;

Comment by Tom Caneschi aka cbg tom on December 28, 2011 at 8:13am: Really Nice Builds ...Grease Stains

Comment by Grease Stains on December 28, 2011 at 7:57am: here's one i made for my lil bro, he wanted to do all the finishing work.

and here are two a gave to a friend and her boyfriend.

I love my 4 stringers!