"Looks great! I'm from Montana,, so I may be biased. :)"
#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
-
Kimmer Olesak
- Male
- Chicago, IL
- United States
- Blog Posts (1)
- Discussions (17)
- Events
- Groups (4)
- Photos (62)
- Photo Albums (2)
- Videos
Kimmer Olesak's Groups
Kimmer Olesak's Discussions
Neck not completely through and then strings
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Phillips Sep 2, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Well, i got myself a couple of beautiful older cigar boxes with wonderful artwork on them. I've been building sticks thru the box but if I go all the way, I cut thru some of the finer looking box…Continue
Through Body Necks: Contact with lid or no
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jan 31, 2012. 16 Replies 1 Like
I haven't built to many guitars yet and the ones I have have all been different. I've carved most all the necks but plan to make a few more traditional cbg's with the neck through the box. My…Continue
Kimmer Olesak's Page
Profile Information
- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- internet searching
Kimmer Olesak's Photos
Kimmer Olesak's Blog
Fretting: the fun stuff
Posted on May 27, 2014 at 2:30am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Fretting seems to be one of those things about building that a lot of folks dread....I find it to be one of the best parts of building along with carving the neck; both are very rewarding upon completion. In the moment, I will sometimes wonder why I don't just take a Sharpie, mark the frets with it, raise the action, and play it with a slide. But after a good fret job, I feel great. Here's the way I do it and some things I've found to make it easier. If you have any other tips, please let me…
ContinueThe Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Forum
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Saturday. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Attention New Members
Started by BrianQ. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 9. 0 Replies 3 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Sep 8. 2270 Replies 19 Likes
Aw, nuts......
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER Aug 20. 10 Replies 0 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Aug 17. 14 Replies 1 Like
Some thoughts needed....
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 16. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?
Started by Virgil Fiori in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 13. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Truss Rods. Needed?
Started by ILL GREEN in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 13. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Tone switch
Started by Wolfeather in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Aug 11. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Easy DIY Cigar Box Guitar Stand by Eric Denton
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Kim Mosier Aug 1. 6 Replies 8 Likes
Quick Tips for Cheapskates #1
Started by BrianQ. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jul 29. 2 Replies 4 Likes
VOLUME POTS
Started by Allen in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Jul 29. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone use GBE tuning?
Started by rodger moore in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Jul 28. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Jul 27. 18 Replies 1 Like
Tuning Wuestion
Started by Jerry Draper in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jerry Draper Jul 22. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Electric Delta 3-pole Pickup
Started by Michael Bowlin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Neeraj Pardhan Jul 21. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Look what I picked up
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Jul 2. 12 Replies 6 Likes
Evans solid body guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 30. 8 Replies 5 Likes
Searching for Poor Man’s Guide Issue #2
Started by Tim Gratsinger in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Gratsinger Jun 26. 21 Replies 2 Likes
Guitar and amp settings
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig Jun 25. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
Spammer Alert, Beware!!!
Posted by BrianQ. on September 11, 2023 at 6:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Montana Mandoline
Posted by CaptnCatfish on August 27, 2023 at 6:26am 3 Comments 1 Like
THIS BLUES LABEL IS LAUNCHED!!
Posted by billy jones bluez on July 23, 2023 at 6:30pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Pictures of my new Guitar (4 strings).
Posted by Slow Mick on June 7, 2023 at 8:15am 4 Comments 2 Likes
Latest Activity
"Hi, a box that deep my work at half that depth. taff"
Bicolor
Arturo Fuente box using the thin bottom of the box as the top of the git. 24 inch, poplar neck,…
Only the Lonely: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar
"Thank you, thank you Kale and BrianQ! I think we have three of Roy’s songs now in our…"
"Sorry about that. Hopefully I get this one right! Anyhow, thanks for the advice! You might very…"
"Hi, I did mention using HTML for comments, this site is faulty, it has been like that for years.…"
"Hi Justin, these are my thoughts, other ideas would be useful to you too.
when I first saw cigar…"
Love Surveyor BCB A. D. Eker 2023
"Hi there Kale ! thanks Man ! Glad you liked it , you know the recepy ,CBG& Synt ! Modern…"
CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles
Events
Music
© 2023 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.
Powered by
Comment Wall (6 comments)
You need to be a member of Cigar Box Nation to add comments!
Join Cigar Box Nation
I'm at ur service if ur ever misguided enough to believe it of any value. :D
All the best
this is a three string with Padauk Veneer
this is a three string with Mahogany veneer
i sell them complete with the screws and conical springs as you see in the pics 4 string spacings are 10mm between centres and three string spacings are 13mm between centres hope that helps juju :)Welcome to the Nation (nut House ) lol!
hope to see you around !
juju :)