Five weeks ago, I didn't know these existed. Friend of ours retired and bought one to play around with in his newfound spare time. Now I'm fired up to make one with my son - and I don't even play guitar. Yet.
Re: Anyone else like cigar box guitars?
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:16 pm
by TC6969
I've been into them for years and have built 6 or so.
Arturo Fuente Sr had one in his personal museum.
I can build some that look like works of art but sound like shit.
Then I can build some that look like a 5 year old made them with a butter knife and they sound magical.
I have enough stuff laying around for another 6 if you need anything.
Re: Anyone else like cigar box guitars?
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:18 pm
by Odessaman
Thanks - I've got everything for the first one except the fret wire, and it'll be here Friday. I'm not expecting a Stratocaster - just hoping for something that makes noises vaguely resembling music. The main purpose is an interesting way to hold my son's attention long enough to teach him a little more about using tools. Anything better's just a bonus.
Re: Anyone else like cigar box guitars?
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:26 pm
by neverenoughguns
That is some pretty cool stuff right there. Look forward to hearing how this project goes.
Re: Anyone else like cigar box guitars?
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:37 am
by TC6969
I might be inspired to start another one.
I need to get up off my retired ass and do something!
Re: Anyone else like cigar box guitars?
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:23 am
by rentprop1
wasn't Bugman or another FSN member in Orlando into those a remember something a while back
