3 Sting Fretless Cigar Box Guitar With Bob Harrison Hand Wound Pick Up

I don't know what number to call this build? I've made a plank Diddley Bow, a Canjo and a 2 string CBG, but that was just a test run really, made with a cheap bit of pine and a box I didn't really care about (having said that I love playing it!!)
This one feels like my first "proper build" as it has a wooden box that I like, and a maple neck.....and of course the Bob Harrison pick up, which is what prompted me to make it!!
I made a saddle and the bridge and nut are made from unbleached bone.
I was pretty slow building this, but am really pleased with the result!!
If you haven't already, check out Bob's website!
http://www.harrisonguitarpickups.com/

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Comment by bemuzic on July 31, 2011 at 1:18am
thanks Mark! and yeah that amp stand works well...bit heavy for taking busking tho ; -/
Comment by Mark Bliss on July 31, 2011 at 1:08am

Player, singer/songwriter AND builder? Nice!

I really like the amp stand too..... LOL!

Nice build. Good demo. I REALLY like the sound in the first couple of clips, clean/reverb.

Comment by bemuzic on July 30, 2011 at 11:57pm
not sure if that well is good or bad?!but but cheers : -)
Comment by Delbarjo on July 30, 2011 at 11:06pm
well !
Comment by bemuzic on July 30, 2011 at 9:56pm
cheers David
Comment by bemuzic on July 30, 2011 at 9:56pm
thanks a lot Rodney
Comment by bemuzic on July 30, 2011 at 9:55pm
thanks Norman, and good advice, love the Jimmy Roger quote : -) Oh and yeah my husband has been very supportive and patient with all this CBG stuff!!
Comment by smojo on July 30, 2011 at 9:33pm
Nic eone B.
Comment by rodney fruits on July 30, 2011 at 7:07pm

I think you have a great sounding cbg there, and you make it sing so well.  Great job on the video too!

Comment by norman moody on July 30, 2011 at 2:28pm
Your new CBG really sounds great! It's clearly a confidence builder. What a friend once told me. "You've got everything but the attitude. ", as a way of letting me know I was holding something back. This newest build is gonna let you get the sound you've been hearing in your head. Let it fly! Thanks for sharing,
Play It Like You Feel It...................and in the words of my immortal friend Jimmy Rogers, "you playin what you thinkin then you can't be playin what you're feeling. And that ain't right. "
P.S. we all think your husband is cool. Very supportive. Everyone here remarks this way so I'm passing it

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