Cigar box guitar
| 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 | $NaN | 3 | ?? | Tobacco Corner, Ltd |
| Red Oak 1" x 2" x 6' | N/A | $NaN | 1 | ?? | [http://www.lowes.com |
| Tuning Machines | N/A | $NaN | 1 | ?? | [http://www.yarbroughsmusic.com |
| Guitar Strings | N/A | $NaN | 1 | ?? | [http://www.yarbroughsmusic.com |
Tools Used for Construction
coping saw