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| + | == Overview == | ||
| + | I wanted a fairly easy project to do to possibly display at [[Fan Table at MidSouthCon|MidSouthCon]], and the current issue of [http://www.makezine.org Make Magazine] had instructions on building a Cigar Box Guitar. While I am not really musically inclined, I thought this might be a fun first project. | ||
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| + | == Features == | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Design and style | ||
| + | ** 3-string guitar with a through neck made out of maple stock. | ||
| + | ** Steel Strings | ||
| + | ** Fretted neck (may go fretless if the fretting doesn't work out) | ||
| + | ** Tailpiece/string mounted on through end of neck | ||
| + | |||
| + | === In Progress === | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Acquisition of materials | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Future Improvements === | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Addition of pickups or piezo buzzer to electrify the guitar | ||
| + | * Add more strings | ||
| + | * Make a finger slide | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Bill of Materials == | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{bom-start}} | ||
| + | {{bom-row | ||
| + | | item = Cigar Box | ||
| + | | cost = 0.33 | ||
| + | | quantity = 3 | ||
| + | | distributor = Tobacco Corner, Ltd | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{bom-end}} | ||
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| + | == Tools Used for Construction == | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{tool|coping saw}} | ||
| + | {{tool|table saw}} | ||
Revision as of 05:00, 10 February 2010
| Cigar Box Guitar | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Owner | critter42 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Status | In Progress |
| Started On | February 2010 |
Overview
I wanted a fairly easy project to do to possibly display at MidSouthCon, and the current issue of Make Magazine had instructions on building a Cigar Box Guitar. While I am not really musically inclined, I thought this might be a fun first project.
Features
- Design and style
- 3-string guitar with a through neck made out of maple stock.
- Steel Strings
- Fretted neck (may go fretless if the fretting doesn't work out)
- Tailpiece/string mounted on through end of neck
In Progress
- Acquisition of materials
Future Improvements
- Addition of pickups or piezo buzzer to electrify the guitar
- Add more strings
- Make a finger slide
Bill of Materials
| Item | Metric | Cost/Item | Qty | Sub Total | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigar Box | N/A | $0.33 | 3 | $0.99 | Tobacco Corner, Ltd |
Tools Used for Construction
coping saw