3 Sting Fretless Cigar Box Guitar With Bob Harrison Hand Wound Pick Up

I don't know what number to call this build? I've made a plank Diddley Bow, a Canjo and a 2 string CBG, but that was just a test run really, made with a cheap bit of pine and a box I didn't really care about (having said that I love playing it!!)
This one feels like my first "proper build" as it has a wooden box that I like, and a maple neck.....and of course the Bob Harrison pick up, which is what prompted me to make it!!
I made a saddle and the bridge and nut are made from unbleached bone.
I was pretty slow building this, but am really pleased with the result!!
If you haven't already, check out Bob's website!
http://www.harrisonguitarpickups.com/

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[jamiegtr2007]

Nice playin, think ah already commented, Bel (can ah call ya "Bel", as gota nice ring to it LOL.

BTW, do I hear a bit of "So God Can Use Ya" comi in at 1.06 ? I postes ma video response to ya , me playin this number on ma new PLANK. Cheers, Bel, (excuse informality), catch ye on CB nation, along with Uncle John et al (WHO is "AL", beats me!). ps I do "stand up" too, as ye never WOULD have guessed LOL

[bemuzic]

@jamiegtr2007 thanks Jamie..yeah bel does have a ring to it ; -) Er I don't really know what I was playing?!...thought I was making it up, but things I've heard could've slipped in! Yeah catch you on the Nation...mmm that al is a mysterious guy!!

[jamiegtr2007]

@bemuzic your CD arrived safely, Belinda. lookin forward ta playin it (got in late last night, and saw postie had came with CD ). Thought I'd listen today, when I was more "awake" LOL.

[bemuzic]

@jamiegtr2007 cool, that got there quickly..hope you enjoy it : -)

[jamiegtr2007]

@bemuzic Yes, it came very quickly. We must have one of the best Post offices in the world. I hear criticisms of the PO etc, but always been a great service far as I can see. Yes, I AM enjoying CD . Thanks again, :)

[bemuzic]

@jamiegtr2007 cool!

[bemuzic]

@unstrung13 thanks crow : -)

[unstrung13]

i would definitely call it a proper build! well done, i always love seeing what you're up to! keep building and rockin! :) -crow-

[bemuzic]

@conniekale thanks, I'm using a Bob Harrison magnetic pick up (there's a link to his website in the info under the vid) It's tuned A,EA. Check out the Cigar Box Nation website for info on building them : -)

[conniekale]

wow---fab sound---what type of pick up and tuing r you using? I wanna get one of these if I can make that sound. ty, connie