I think this takes the prize as my ugliest build to date! But inspiration is a tough mistress.

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Comment by Richey Kay on February 6, 2014 at 6:51pm

Maybe not the most conventionally attractive Jim, but it has a lot of charm. I'm sure you'll be able to make it sing!

Comment by Jim Morris on February 6, 2014 at 3:22pm

That's funny Unc. I actually had three cans to choose from and this was the one in best shape. The neck is a pretty piece of mahogany and I had some misgivings about pairing it with the gas can

 

Comment by Uncle John on February 6, 2014 at 3:02pm

That is....  well, it reminds of the Lee brothers down the road, Ug and Home.   Looks pretty good from the top ans sounds awesome.

Comment by Jim Morris on February 6, 2014 at 1:48pm

I hear you Muddy!

Comment by Muddy Creek Guitars on February 6, 2014 at 1:43pm
Sometimes ugly is awesome!!!
Comment by Jim Morris on February 6, 2014 at 12:08pm

Thanks anon! Yeah Joe - I love the no rules attitude here. You might have noticed, the cigar box is only being used to prop up the neck. It's destined for a near future build.

Comment by the anonymous pick on February 6, 2014 at 11:53am

that's   downright     lick  my    nut  and call  me  skippy   ,   type  cool 

  ;-)

Comment by Joe Caruso on February 6, 2014 at 11:52am

There are no rules in CBG land. Talk about thinking outside the cigar box!

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