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 Uncle John on July 29, 2011 at 8:18am: A proper demo! Good looking guitar with nice proportions and color. I like the sound holes and neck grain. You and the git sound good.

Darn, I've been a piezo guy, but that Bob Harrison pickup sounds temptingly good.

Comment by darren brown on July 29, 2011 at 8:00am: nice cbg,nice playing , do you have an old tube amp anywere? bet that pickup would shine .

Comment by David Sutton on July 29, 2011 at 7:49am: Nice looking guitar, by the way... sounds good, too.

Comment by David Sutton on July 29, 2011 at 7:49am: just name them without numbers... saves a lot of confusion. I tried numbering my first ten or so and made mistakes... left some out, etc. Not worth it!

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