Because He Lives: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar
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Daniel Hulbert's Videos (154)
3D Printed Telecaster
3D printing the body of an electric guitar. Daniel Hulbert Apr 23, 2021 87 views
Electric Harp Ukulele
Building this solid body electric harp ukulele. It has a B.C. Rich Warlock style body, and angled h… Daniel Hulbert Apr 4, 2021 57 views
Soprano Travel Ukulele
I finished building this soprano travel ukulele last weekend. The scale length is 13.5 inches, and… Daniel Hulbert Jan 20, 2021 42 views
Nano Northern Ukulele
This is a tiny ukulele based on the iconic Northern Ukulele that was popular in the Canadian school… Daniel Hulbert Nov 4, 2020 100 views
Boat Paddle One String Guitar
This is a one string guitar made with a small boat paddle. It was a 24 inch scale length with zip t… Daniel Hulbert Oct 12, 2020 19 views
Rescuing a $10 Vintage Guitar from a Yard Sale
I found this 1960s BlackJack Guitar at a yard sale. This violin shaped guitar was made in Japan. Th… Daniel Hulbert Sep 12, 2020 56 views
Ukulele Themed Bottle Openers
I made three ukulele themed bottle openers. Which one is your favorite? Daniel Hulbert Jun 24, 2020 18 views
Rasp Battle: Shinto Rasp vs. Microplane Rasp
Comparing a Shinto rasp and a Microplane rasp. Daniel Hulbert Jun 7, 2020 4 views
Building a Ukulele with a Leatherman Super Tool 300
I built an entire ukulele only using the tools from a Leatherman Super Tool 300. Link to plans: ht… Daniel Hulbert Apr 5, 2020 28 views
Countertop Ukulele
I built this soprano ukulele with Wilsonart High pressure laminate. The pattern is called "Retro Mi… Daniel Hulbert Feb 28, 2020 21 views
Hockey Stick Ukulele
I transformed an old wooden hockey stick into a playable ukulele. Daniel Hulbert Jan 29, 2020 26 views
Cigar Box Lyre
I made a 5 string lyre with a cigar box body. The strings are tuned to a pentatonic scale. Daniel Hulbert Jan 14, 2020 392 views
Electric Ukulele with wood from Bornholm Denmark
I made this electric ukulele with wood from the island of Bornholm in Denmark. Daniel Hulbert Jan 6, 2020 33 views
I built Kristoff's Ukulele from Frozen
I made a ukulele based on Kristoff's instrument in the movie Frozen. His may have been a lute, a ma… Daniel Hulbert Nov 25, 2019 30 views
Nano Stick Dulcimer
This might be the world's smallest stick dulcimer. I built this dulcimer with scraps from other pro… Daniel Hulbert Oct 26, 2019 207 views
Making a Mini Guitar Pedal Selector Switch
I made a small pedal selector switch at the 2019 Thanksgiving Point Maker Faire in Lehi, Utah. Daniel Hulbert Sep 27, 2019 38 views
I Built a LEGO Ukulele
Watch as I build a ukulele out of LEGO. The body and neck are LEGO with a wooden fretboard and brid… Daniel Hulbert Jul 19, 2019 57 views
Fixing a Little Martin Guitar - Repairing High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)
Repairing the HPL on a Little Martin guitar (Model LXM). Daniel Hulbert Jul 13, 2019 68 views
Making a Ukulele for the Waterjet Channel
I made a ukulele for the Waterjet Channel. You can guess what happens next. Waterjet Channel video… Daniel Hulbert Jun 14, 2019 44 views
Backpacker Ukulele with Pickup
I made a backpacker ukulele with a pickup. Make your own with my free plans. https://circuitsandst… Daniel Hulbert May 21, 2019 410 views
The 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
3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Pick ups and number plate cbgs
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers on Tuesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik on Tuesday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T on Monday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 18. 15 Replies 1 Like
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 17. 11 Replies 1 Like
String noise
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick Mar 16. 35 Replies 11 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ghostbuttons Mar 14. 16 Replies 2 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Mar 14. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!
Started by Hilo Greg in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Hilo Greg Mar 9. 4 Replies 2 Likes
My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Mar 2. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 28. 6 Replies 1 Like
Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer
Started by jonathan leslie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 25. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 24. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Considering wood tuners
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 17. 15 Replies 1 Like
Playing a bit!
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Feb 12. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo
Posted by Fergus Lester on March 7, 2023 at 12:11am 1 Comment 0 Likes
WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard
Posted by Slow Mick on March 4, 2023 at 10:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)
Posted by Slow Mick on February 28, 2023 at 9:05am 5 Comments 2 Likes
I bought a torsion rod for a mandolin and lost the instructions to cut into the neck. I bought the torsion bar from gitty.
Posted by Anthony adams on February 28, 2023 at 4:49am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Stereo recording with a looper pedal
Posted by Sean Jay on February 27, 2023 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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Statesboro Blues on home made LPG & Iowa Saxophone
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Is CaliFest happening in 2023?
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