i have finished my first guitar the hardest thing to fing online is wiring instructions. it sounds good on my P.A. but i am building the 9v amp to go with it. I will send some pictures soon
Could you just put the neck on one end of the cigar box instead of it going through it? Because i got a pretty short box... and i dont think it will fit.
@miskers12 Sorry, I missed this when it was originally posted. The neck needs to go through usually because the strings are so tight that they will rip the box. Cigar box's are really thin and weak.
@Parksart Thanks so much, this helped a lot. i Havent made one yet but i am taking lots of time to make sure its top quality cigar box guitar for exellent sound.
@miskers12 I would say just get a box and make one! HA! For your first one it's a learning experience anyway. I haven't made one yet that I don't like the sound... they all have their own sound. Jump in!
@Nicksta2588 On this one I got it at Hobby Lobby. Michaels has them too. Both places are priced around 6 to 8 dollars I think for an appropriate size box. However, it's actually cheaper to just get a real wooden cigar box! They are like 2 or 3 dollars or free if you find the right place. I go into cheap tobacco stores (like Discount Tobacco City is one name hehe) and while, as a non-smoker, it's a challenge to breath in there, you can find really nice boxes.
@Parksart Thanks for the reply, I'll go ask at the local cigar shop, and if that doesnt work, try michaels. For my first CBG Im trying to spend as little money as possible as its probably not going to turn out perfect. I just want to get a feel for the process so I can put some more money into making a nicer one when I get a little more experience.
@Nicksta2588 They'll have one and if not, you can ask that they save them for you. They may even give you one if you tell them what you're doing with it. Be sure and post a vid after you make one!
Great video, I'll watch the rest of them for sure. What exactly is it that you used for the nut/bridge? It looks like plastic, but what is it exactly?
@RIPjohnbonham The nut up by the tuners was carved from a blank bone nut I bought for a dollar or two at a shop. The bridge down on the box itself was a metal bracket/handle from an old office drawer. You could use anything though... like a threaded bolt or a skeleton key. I've recently been making the nuts from counter top material called corian.
@Parksart Oh ya, ok, thanks. I've heard of corian being used for guitar nuts so I'm sure that would work great. How is the intonation with the bridge?
@RIPjohnbonham On that particular build the 3 strings I used were all very close in diameter so altering the bridge angle wasn't necessary for proper intonation. However, on other builds i have had to turn the bridge a bit to allow for the different string sizes. If you look at other cbg's you'll see where the bridge is usually tilted just a touch.
@justinnn97 Yes. If you go look at the finished guitar you can hear it be played acoustically. There are several vids on my channel of it being played that way. Thanks for watching!
@JamieDeanRoberts I got that one at Hobby Lobby. It's not actually a true cigar box hehe.. but try a tobacco store. They often sell them for a few dollars.
I just built my own amp from a little tiny amp and a car speaker. After I'm done I plan on making my own guitar like how you did. Yours is fantastic and so detailed, it will help me out greatly :) Thank you.
The neck is a piece of poplar. Not the best wood in the world but it was discarded from the carpentry shop where I teach. I didn't put a separate fretboard on top of this particular guitar though. If you are only putting 3 or 4 strings the poplar should be strong enough.
this is a little tricky to master, but you used a rasp. I found that a router works great. Trick is to keep the router level when hollowing out an area -- when the wood runs out, the router drops.
An easy way to do this is to put the wood in between two other strips to act as supports then route away. You can also install a "fence" to make straight cuts and perhaps the groove for the truss rod (saw that in one of your videos) but I like the table saw method better.
I'm sure the router would make things easier in several areas of this but I didn't really have access to one and I was also showing my students how to make one and I wanted them to know they could make one with limited tools.
i have finished my first guitar the hardest thing to fing online is wiring instructions. it sounds good on my P.A. but i am building the 9v amp to go with it. I will send some pictures soon
xspert1970 7 months ago
in doing my research for this project I found your video to be one of the most helpful. I am still trying to get the wiring figured out.
xspert1970 8 months ago
@xspert1970 Thanks for the compliment! Let me know if I can help.
Parksart 8 months ago
Could you just put the neck on one end of the cigar box instead of it going through it? Because i got a pretty short box... and i dont think it will fit.
miskers12 11 months ago
@miskers12 Sorry, I missed this when it was originally posted. The neck needs to go through usually because the strings are so tight that they will rip the box. Cigar box's are really thin and weak.
Parksart 8 months ago
@Parksart Thanks so much, this helped a lot. i Havent made one yet but i am taking lots of time to make sure its top quality cigar box guitar for exellent sound.
Thanks
miskers12 8 months ago
@miskers12 I would say just get a box and make one! HA! For your first one it's a learning experience anyway. I haven't made one yet that I don't like the sound... they all have their own sound. Jump in!
Parksart 8 months ago
@parksart What craft store did you get the wooden boxes? Like a Michaels? or a more specific hobby shop? thanks and great videos
Nicksta2588 1 year ago
@Nicksta2588 On this one I got it at Hobby Lobby. Michaels has them too. Both places are priced around 6 to 8 dollars I think for an appropriate size box. However, it's actually cheaper to just get a real wooden cigar box! They are like 2 or 3 dollars or free if you find the right place. I go into cheap tobacco stores (like Discount Tobacco City is one name hehe) and while, as a non-smoker, it's a challenge to breath in there, you can find really nice boxes.
Parksart 1 year ago
@Parksart Thanks for the reply, I'll go ask at the local cigar shop, and if that doesnt work, try michaels. For my first CBG Im trying to spend as little money as possible as its probably not going to turn out perfect. I just want to get a feel for the process so I can put some more money into making a nicer one when I get a little more experience.
Nicksta2588 1 year ago
@Nicksta2588 They'll have one and if not, you can ask that they save them for you. They may even give you one if you tell them what you're doing with it. Be sure and post a vid after you make one!
Parksart 1 year ago
Great video, I'll watch the rest of them for sure. What exactly is it that you used for the nut/bridge? It looks like plastic, but what is it exactly?
RIPjohnbonham 1 year ago
@RIPjohnbonham The nut up by the tuners was carved from a blank bone nut I bought for a dollar or two at a shop. The bridge down on the box itself was a metal bracket/handle from an old office drawer. You could use anything though... like a threaded bolt or a skeleton key. I've recently been making the nuts from counter top material called corian.
Parksart 1 year ago
@Parksart Oh ya, ok, thanks. I've heard of corian being used for guitar nuts so I'm sure that would work great. How is the intonation with the bridge?
RIPjohnbonham 1 year ago
@RIPjohnbonham On that particular build the 3 strings I used were all very close in diameter so altering the bridge angle wasn't necessary for proper intonation. However, on other builds i have had to turn the bridge a bit to allow for the different string sizes. If you look at other cbg's you'll see where the bridge is usually tilted just a touch.
Parksart 1 year ago
@Parksart Sweet. Thank you very much, you've helped me a lot!
RIPjohnbonham 1 year ago
can it b acoustic
justinnn97 1 year ago
@justinnn97 Yes. If you go look at the finished guitar you can hear it be played acoustically. There are several vids on my channel of it being played that way. Thanks for watching!
Parksart 1 year ago
looooove the crappy camera work!
djmaur 1 year ago
@djmaur I aim to please.
Parksart 1 year ago
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ShinBulluckjuxferfr 1 year ago
where did you get your box? Thanks very much. I like the video!
JamieDeanRoberts 1 year ago
@JamieDeanRoberts I got that one at Hobby Lobby. It's not actually a true cigar box hehe.. but try a tobacco store. They often sell them for a few dollars.
Parksart 1 year ago
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Please, where we can find the necessary measures of the neck, thank you very much?
royjpas 1 year ago
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Please, where we can find the necessary measures of the neck, thank you very much?
royjpas 1 year ago
Please, where we can find the necessary measures of the neck, thank you very much
royjpas 1 year ago
@royjpas do you mean the distance between the frets? In part 4 I show how I did mine and give a link to the program that helps.... hope that helps..
Parksart 1 year ago
Very helpful video...ive had 1 i would say failed attempt..seen this now i think i can do it.... nice wood skills
timmyg37 1 year ago
I just built my own amp from a little tiny amp and a car speaker. After I'm done I plan on making my own guitar like how you did. Yours is fantastic and so detailed, it will help me out greatly :) Thank you.
DustyPeople1 2 years ago
thanks a lot!
enjoy
taraflexxxx 2 years ago
great job man!
what kind of wood did you used for the neck and the fretboard?
taraflexxxx 2 years ago
The neck is a piece of poplar. Not the best wood in the world but it was discarded from the carpentry shop where I teach. I didn't put a separate fretboard on top of this particular guitar though. If you are only putting 3 or 4 strings the poplar should be strong enough.
Parksart 2 years ago
this is the best explained and detailed video of cigar box guitars in youtube, you are really a great teacher, your students are really lucky
i ll watch them all
thanks and keep the good work!
cheers!!
faunoram 2 years ago 6
Hey, man.. thanks..
You just made my day!
Parksart 2 years ago
that looks pretty damn near perfect
WataboutBob101 2 years ago
Thanks.. if you haven't already, you should give it a shot too!
Parksart 2 years ago
this is a little tricky to master, but you used a rasp. I found that a router works great. Trick is to keep the router level when hollowing out an area -- when the wood runs out, the router drops.
An easy way to do this is to put the wood in between two other strips to act as supports then route away. You can also install a "fence" to make straight cuts and perhaps the groove for the truss rod (saw that in one of your videos) but I like the table saw method better.
19960937 2 years ago
I appreciate your comments!
I'm sure the router would make things easier in several areas of this but I didn't really have access to one and I was also showing my students how to make one and I wanted them to know they could make one with limited tools.
thanks for posting!
Parksart 2 years ago