Acoustic cigar box guitar with Fishman pickup & EQ

Another new little experiment - this 3 string guitar is designed for maximum acoustic volume - a deep, lightweight box with a longitudinally braced top and F-holes. I've also installed a Fishman pickup and preamp with EQ and onboard tuner for a clear, clean amplified sound - seems to work pretty well.

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Comment by Derek Rose on March 17, 2018 at 3:02pm

Sounds nice and deep both ways.

Comment by shane wagstaff on March 16, 2018 at 7:05am

Sounds nice ., I have used this method on loads of Acoustic builds in the past . 

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on March 14, 2018 at 3:08pm

All round awesome!   Nice, John!

Comment by Richard Sundberg on March 14, 2018 at 2:46pm

Works and looks great, acoustic and plugged in. 

Comment by A.D.EKER on March 14, 2018 at 12:20pm

Clean Machine John Great variables !

Comment by Korrigan on March 14, 2018 at 12:03pm

Good stuff John!

Comment by Uncle John on March 14, 2018 at 10:28am

Rings Loud and true!   Cool looker too,

Comment by Shawn McConnaughay Sr on March 14, 2018 at 7:29am

Those preamps make all the difference

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