I'm planning a 4 string and intending to make my own box. I haven't had a chance to even see an actual cigar box guitar in person yet! I'm wondering if a square shape feels weird on your leg. I know it's going to be a lot lighter than my Epiphone Les Paul, but am wondering if it's a good idea to incorporate some curves on that side of the box?
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i say it depends on a few things ,, size of box etc , and even your size etc .
some find it ok , and have no issues , others seem want to a leg support , and even then , it's more to add height and control .
i believe most cbg-ers use their picking arm for control and just hold it to their body etc ..
most cbgs are light and don't dig into the leg at all , some even fit nicely with the corner tucked between your legs, and the neck upwards .
i say build one in box shape , you shouldn't have any issues that you can't overcome . if any .
the only advice i would give you , is not to make it too " neck heavy" .. then it is not as comfortable to play .
some folks even add weight to the body for that reason .
other than that , in my opinion . if you want a box guitar , build / use a box ;-)
hope that helps
XD
Most players position them like a smaller parlor guitar or old timey banjo with the body between the legs and the neck held a little higher than a typical acoustic dreadnaught guitar.
I have built several heavy guitars made from Milwaukee Sawzall steel boxes and I play them for long periods positioned like a standard acoustic on my right leg. I don't dislike it at all. But I don't bruise easy.
It looks like you build a box and then add the curved sides to it. Is that right? It looks good!
Cool idea!
i got a nice deep permanent bruise under the soft part of my left forearm from playing box guitars, due to an accident in 82 i can't feel any of it at all, and i wear my "cbg scar" with pride! :-)
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