1st cigarbox guitar

[railroadDon]

this is where it all started for me BIG THANKS LENNY

[lennypurnell]

@railroadDon I'm glad I could help Don. You've done alot with it too! Good job !!!!!

[babbolo71]

That sounds so bad ass!

[lennypurnell]

@babbolo71 Thanks!!

[xXborat134Xx]

I really like that tone from that overdrivin sound

[lennypurnell]

@xXborat134Xx Thanks!!

[coyote522]

what tuning and how many strings and guage plz i want to make one haha.

[lennypurnell]

@coyote522 This one was tuned fcfc,which was a little too much stress on the neck, I use eaea or lower now. This one is 4 strings. Light gauge strings.If you want to build one check out The handmade clubhouse or cigar box nation. You'll find some plans there. Thanks for your comments.

[coyote522]

fricken awesome and i am a yankee but i know gooooooood music and this is it nice job:).

[lennypurnell]

@coyote522 Nothing wrong with being a yankee! Thanks for watching!!

[TheBobohj]

great sound

[lennypurnell]

@TheBobohj Thanks!!

[mobytheminnow]

The 4 that dont like this video must be full bred yankees. Nice job brother.

[lennypurnell]

@mobytheminnow Thanks!

[toboulore]

amazing sound brother!!!!....my jaw fell on the floor..!!!!!....you made this guitar by yourself???cause i need some advice on that....i want to make one on my own....have a nice day!!!

[lennypurnell]

@toboulore Thanks!! Yeah,its homemade. Check out the handmade clubhouse.Lots of info there. Cigarbox nation has lots of info too. Thanks for listening!!

[nananaalgoodaye]

badaSS as hell

[godfreakindangit]

its bluescore son

[lennypurnell]

@godfreakindangit Thats a good name for it! Thanks!

[psychodelicdragon]

you certainly can tear that one up!!

wonderful job!

[aussieosbourne]

whats this genre of music called, its sweet

[lennypurnell]

@aussieosbourne Thanks! I was just doing some blues . If you like this kind of sound check out The homemade clubhouse and the cigar box nation online.

[lagranjarosario]

great sound! check out my video... greetings from Argentina! :D

[lennypurnell]

@lagranjarosario Thanks!! Greetings from Salisbury md.

[nop33470]

very nice sound in fact. is it possible to know the tunning of the strings?

regards

p.oliveira

[lennypurnell]

@nop33470 Thanks!! The tuning on that one was fcfc. I tune them alittle bit lower now so the neck doesn't bend. CGCG or

EAEA

[lennypurnell]

@milo942 Thanks for listening!

[easydp]

sounds wicked. the chucky rythmic sound gets me buzzin- matched the power of any metal band in my ears. what amp are you running this through (effects?). Excellent mate, dont stop those blues boy.

[lennypurnell]

@easydp Wow! Thanks!! The amp is a Crate G120c 2 12's I think its from the 80's. Just some overdrive from the amp .

Thanks for listening!

[Megadedly]

Does this guitar have a sister...

[lennypurnell]

@Megadedly No sister yet. Thanks for watching!

[windoes98se]

what type of wood do you use for the neck?

[lennypurnell]

@windoes98se I use oak most of the time. poplar sometimes

[badh89]

Cool!

[dylanrobertification]

i'm definately makin' a cigarbox guitar noww!! that sounds really bluesy!!

[lennypurnell]

@dylanrobertification Thanks! You'll be happy with the results.Making them is alot of fun.

[dylanrobertification]

@lennypurnell definately i got the stuff for it too so.. i can't believe they sound crazy good when made into an electric

[Volbeatownzuass]

Like i could listen to this music just as well as much as professional bands! it would be cool if you could make a homepage or something and just upload the files so we could download em and play em:D!

[lennypurnell]

@Volbeatownzuass

Thanks for the compliment. Yeah a homepage would be nice. That is a good idea for alittle later. Thanks for watching. Lenny

[Serialver]

I'm falling in love with these boxes now. I fancy having a go myself.

[lennypurnell]

You should, building them is alot of fun. Check out the cigar box nation and the handmade clubhouse. You'll find some plans and alot of pic's Lots of cigar box players too.

[ukeattitude]

Nice ! Good rhythm !!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[YeahDoItMusic]

Very nice.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks for watching!

[jimijim1000]

awsome!!!! love youre style,im building my first cbg right now, ive been to the nation and cant find the measurement from the nut to the bridge, i could be overlookin it,also what strings would you use for a three string,one day i hope to play half as good as you,i could listen to you all day.awsome!!!!!!!!!

[jimijim1000]

awsome

[DUY1337GUITAR]

that thing screeeams

[lennypurnell]

@DUY1337GUITAR  Thanks Man!!

[Supercat100100]

you have Inspired me to make my onw cigar box guitar video. just go to supercat100100 to see it.

[Supercat100100]

I have made a cigar box guitar with fish string it sounds almost like a banjo. yours sounds way better.  hey is yours wood cigarbox or paper?

[lennypurnell]

That sounds cool! This one is a wood jewelry box , I couldn't find a cigar box at the time. I use wood. Most of the time I build the box. If your looking for more info on cigar box guitars check out the nation and handmade clubhouse thanks lenny

[Supercat100100]

love the music

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[Neuguy69]

Awsome!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[johnathandk42134]

hey im making a cigar box guitar and im wanting to use the same tuning you are you using here, so how long should i make the neck?

[Naut]

phenomenal tone. hot riffing as well.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!  Thanks for listening!

[524003]

hey can u help me make one ???....i really want an electric rock guitar.....and i have only 13 years...

can u send 1 to me please????PM me

[lennypurnell]

@524003 CHeck out the cigar box nation you'll find alot of resources there. They have plans too. Making them is half the fun. Let me know how it goes.

[rebob59]

great sound and build

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[epilepsy211]

does it need a amplifier or is normally like that? by the way thats awsome!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! I play it acoustically too. The amp gives it some bite.

[danukenator123]

this thing has amazing tone

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[rymaniscool]

would the white pins on an acoustic guitar work to hold the strings in on a cbg?

[lennypurnell]

Sure,alot of builders use them.

[LiderWolf]

lol xD

nice guitarx xD

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[JakeDewar227]

This is awesome for your first one!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! If you like these things check out the cigar box nation.Thanks for your comments.

[yamtari]

Great sound,.

5/5*

[lennypurnell]

Thanks !!

[fracturedminds]

Brilliant - perfect sound

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! You made my day!

[gonepishing]

i gotta make one of these for my band, they sound very cool indeed!

i'll have to make a slider too, I had no idea the Peizo works so well!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! They are alot of fun! check out cigar box nation they have plans. lots of people to give you a hand. Thanks again!!

[ledzep191088]

sounds realy good! i am just starting my first build, what width is the neck on yours? also what do you tune the strings too? thanks

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! Neck width is 1.5 inchs.This one is tuned fcfc.I tune them lower now,don't want to bend the neck. like eaea or lower.Check out cigarbox nation. You'll find a plan you can work from to do your 1st one. They have lots of pic's and different tips to help. Also online chat. Thanks Lenny

[goodwave67]

Sounds great!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[batbrain72]

I have been building my own over the past two weekends. I hope it sounds as awesome as yours when it is done. Though mine only has 3 strings. Good tune, btw.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! That's Great!! I bet it will sound great! Check out the cigar box nation.Lots of photo's ,tips and everything cigar box guitar.

[Bamshu]

Sounds surprisingly awesome. I love it.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! Thanks for listening!

[691xaday]

sounds great man!!!!heavy sound i dig it!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks man!! Thanks for your comments!

[GlxxyGrl]

Nice man, Im gonna be working on cbg #5 soon myself. 3 Questions, are you making the boxes yourself or are they old cigarboxes? what is the length on that neck? its huge. What kinda p/u are you using? Keep up the great work

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! The 1st box is a box from the hobby shop Its basswood I think. I think it was meant to be a jewelry box..I couldn't find a cigar box at the time. The Harley Box came from the Harley Shop. I built the others except for my last one ,its an old cigar box.

The neck is 3 ft long. It does look longer though.

I used a Schatten soundboard transducer . Its just a little mic. I got it at Stu Mac online. Thanks!! Check out the cigar box nation online. Lenny

[makeaton]

Sir, you have inspired me to make a Cigarbox guitar of my own. 5 Stars for this awsome sounding tune.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! They are alot of fun to make and play. Check out the cigar box nation. You'll find alot of pointers and people who can help. Thanks for your compliments.

[comehead914]

crazy, sounds like an old beck tune from when he was like living in a barn

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[moleman1961]

Very impessive! Great playing too!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[harmonairbass]

This is the best sounding cigar box guitar I've heard yet!!! What are you using to amplify your sound? What type of electronics (pick up) to play through this amp? Keep on Rockin'. It sounds excellent!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! I'm using a old Crate G120c xl 2 12's solid state ,with some overdrive. The guitar has a Shatten soundboard transducer from Stu mac. Thanks for your interest!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks !! If you like this check out cigar box nation.

[Ekis86]

I sure will. But im kinda wondering.. is it tuned down an octave aswell?

[lennypurnell]

I think the 1st box is tuned fcfc.I don't tune them that high anymore. kinda rough on the neck.

[Ekis86]

This Rocks!

[bertleywjh]

wow, your my new hero...lol...I'm gonna look into building one soon

[lennypurnell]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it. They are alot of fun.  Check out cigarbox nation. They have plans ,video's , lots of forums. You'll get all kinds of idea's . thanks again.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks bass man!!

[fenixbassplayer]

that were really great!:)

[lennypurnell]

I'm not a expert on the electronics,but I've seen six string pickups on them before. theres no reason it wouldn't work This is a good question to ask at cigar box nation. Yeah you can use the tuners , the strap holders , knobs, all the wiring and pickups. Glad to hear you are building one!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks! I use oak or poplar for the neck. 1 1/2 x 3/4 I get it at the hardware store 6ft length cut to 3ft . I get 2 necks out of it.

If you like this kind of thing check out cigar box nation online.

[johnathandk42134]

im building a 4 string cigar box guitar, would a set of 6 string strat pickups work fine on it? (got an old beat up strat for free so i figured i could use some of the parts from it)

[johnathandk42134]

yeah i'm going to biuld me one sometime, got any tips for wood choice for the neck and what size of wood for neck?

btw cool stuff!!!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! Check out the cigarboxnation site. lots of pic's video's and plans. they are pretty easy to build. pretty cheap on ebay too. enjoy!

[VismundCygnus7]

it sounds so nice ... i want one too lol

[ngn13s1s150]

hey i only found out about cigar box guitars today. i have to have one. you play that thing so well. great sound!!!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! They are fun. You can find some on ebay pretty resonably priced. check out the cigarbox nation site. If you make one you'll find all the info there that you need,.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks! I'm using a Schatten Transducer.Its about $30.00 at Stu Mac. I'm running thru my old crate amp. Some of the guys use the transducers from radio schack. I think they are a bit cheaper. Thanks for your comments!

[Graemereserve2]

Hi - the box sounds really nice.

Is this just a simple attached transducer that you can get for $2-3 ???

Do you just plug this into your hi-fi ??

Thanks

[Slashbot247]

hell tone

God I hate logging into evrything I have LOGINITIS

But your sound made me

nice stuff

[lennypurnell]

yeah the log in is a pain. thanks for taking the time. thanks for your comments!

[jojo8057]

hes very good

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[jojo8057]

im actually making a cigarbox guitar right this moment.

i still cant believe how good you are at playing it though. its incredible.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks! They are fun to build.If I can help you with anything let me know. Have fun!!

[gxcope]

I need to know how to install the pick for the amp...

I'm making my brother one for christmas...

ill picking by the way

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!  I use a transducer,its a small mic.

I put mine on the back of the neck under the bridge. It comes with putty to attach it. I like epoxy better. I get mine at stuart mc donald. Shatten soundboard transducer about $30.00

I haven't tried a pickup yet.

[gxcope]

Man I can't thankyou enough.

Does it give a better/worse sound if you drill a hole in the box?

[lennypurnell]

Glad to help. I can't help you there. All of mine so far have had soundholes.

[sugarashes]

what do you use as a pick up and where have you placed it

[lennypurnell]

Its a Shatten soundboard transducer from Stu Mac. Its under the bridge on the back of the neck.

[Dumbasspoduction]

man that sounds is awsome r0ck 0n

[lennypurnell]

THanks!!

[piester]

wow really great

[lennypurnell]

Thanks alot!!

[SLINGSHOT04111972]

that was hot, im in the process of makeing one, im having problems finding info how to play CBG can you help me out THANKS

[lennypurnell]

Hey Thanks!! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. You tube didn't send me a email.

I've seen instructional video's for sale on ebay. On you tube there are some video's that show how to play. Try typing in cigar box instructional. Or how to play cigar box guitar. Scotties cigarbox page has lots of links all about cigarbox guitars. Yahoo has a cigar box builders forum these guy's can point you the right way. Enjoy!

[markmckaytnt]

very nice

[lennypurnell]

thanks!!

[lennypurnell]

If you go to my space type in lennysguitarpage i have some pic's there.

[Redsox73834]

where did you attach your bridge? to the cigar box or to the little piece of the neck that sticks out after the box?

[lennypurnell]

Its on the body. There is alittle piece of brass on the very back edge on the box. I had to put it there because the strings slightly touched the box and they were getting muted .The bridge is under my hand.

[megamorte]

What tunning did you use?

[lennypurnell]

Its tuned fcfc I'm using the adgb guitar strings.

[H0LL0WBELLY]

wicked sound-full bodied.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks! Its a fun guitar.

[gsjssss]

what are u using for a pickup?

[lennypurnell]

It's a Shatten soundboard transducer. I got it from Stuart Mc Donald.

[gayouj]

That sound is excellent.

When you did the bridge and nut, did you notch them to keep the strings in place?

Also, are they fastened to the wood in some way or do you rely on string tension to keep them in place?

[lennypurnell]

Thanks! Yeah they have slots.I used a small set of files.You can get string buzzing here. so after filing sand those slots to make sure you get any burrs out. I left the bridge free floating so I could move it. the nut has alittle epoxy on it,then I clamped it.

[gayouj]

Thanks for the response. One other question: I've noticed on your Harley box that the sound holes have what appear to be wire mesh covers framed by polished steel or chrome rings. I think I've seen some other instruments that employ this same cover. I love the way this looks and would like to do the same in my CBGs. Can you tell me where you found them or did you machine them yourself perhaps?

Thanks for the many enjoyable videos. You're quite a musician.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks! You can get those at Stuart Mc Donald They are in the resonator guitar parts section. They are cool.Come in one piece. It might be listed as Dobro parts at Stu mac.

[gayouj]

Again, many thanks!

[analhilator]

man this is a great sounding guitar, so heavy..

when you write that the bridge is brass you mean the whole length ? solid brass ? or did i miss understand

[PlayDohz06]

Sounds better than a normal electric 6-string

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[Bowtome09]

Ya I am gonna make one of these and use Bass strings, to make a bass IDC if the neck snaps LOL i am getting it from the scrap pile in my yard but ya this will be pretty cool.

[michaud535]

That sounds increadible.. are they hard to make?

[lennypurnell]

Thanks !! No they aren't too hard. Scotty's cigarbox page has some plans and lots of tips.Thanks again.

[Alexthebarbarian]

That sounds really really good for a cigar box guitar.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! This one is a jewelry box from the hobby shop. I think the amp is helping the sound some.

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[pigeonflipper]

i just hit the favorite button,,,

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! I appreciate that.

[tskstar]

Nice Job Lenny!U really know how to make good sound!Just came to say hello from Canada!

Bye

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! Nice to hear from Canada.Its beautiful up there. Take care.

[averseesteda]

Good sound,nice!!!!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!!

[jamesxme]

For 4 strings, tuned so high, that thing has got some serious balls man!

Great job!

[lennypurnell]

Thanks! It did turn better than I thought it would. Thanks for your comment.

[fury210]

That sounded great! What tuning were you using? Thanks

[lennypurnell]

Thanks! Its tuned fcfc. Lately I've been using cgcg its kinda the same sound but less stress on the neck.

[memmnock]

Geebus Krist :o thats a wonderfull sound :o

Im going to make one lol

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! They are alot of fun to make.Thanks again!

[zsasz1984]

Beautiful sound and play. I want to steal it from you immediately. Bravo! :-)

[lennypurnell]

Thanks!! I appreciate your comments.

[mistermoldy]

wow! who knew you could make a guitar out of a cigar box! nice job!