2020 Cigar Box Guitar Builders Master Class (Part 1)

[@dicktheplumber2]

...Great idea, Del. You can find all kinds of information on building on youtube. I think this may be the first time anyone has used this idea in this particular format. GREAT idea-2020 Cigar Box Builders Master Class. You ,no doubt will get amazing reviews on this. Thank You

[@Dragonsbrath]

Absolutely love your channel. I've learned more here than anywhere and your style is quite entertaining. Thanks.

[@belgianbeerbrothers]

Just wanted to say THANKS DEL!! I just built my very first cigar box guitar (a simple 25" - 3 string - single strat pickup - fretless slide guitar because he's a blues/rock guitarist), a piezo stomp box and a blues slide from a wine bottle. All for someone as a secret santa gift. We could only spend 15 bucks so I used a lot of recuperated materials and your tips and tricks to make it work. And the guy it was for absolutely loves it! Needless to say that I'll be building some more for myself and some friends and hopefully get better at it with every attempt. Thanks a lot!! and keep up the good work ;-)

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Blessings mate !!!!!!

[@jydymyyyr9630]

I love Purple Heartwood; although it has the drawback of being a respiratory and skin irritant, and the purple color usually fades to brown over time. But it sure looks nice when freshly cut. Great info... building my first CBG with your videos as and information source. Wish me luck!

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

your life will never be the same 😏

[@jackmorgan3498]

I'm really looking forward to this series, you have a nice voice and are usually moving forward with your task at hand making it easy to follow along.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Thank you Jack

[@sixstring001]

I’m Only half way through this 1st video and had to stop and say thanks, and how true this. I’m on my 4th CBG and it’s been my hardest, even though it’s similar to my last one. I keep making stupid mistakes and doing certain steps too early or too late, because I didn’t really have a plan, even though I knew what I wanted. From now on, this will be my first step. And just maybe I’ll document as I go. Hey guys, if your new to building CBG’s, follow this important step. It will save you a lot of time, money and frustration. Thank you so much brother Del for sharing all that you do. Looking forward to the series. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mitchellwoodham9133]

Seriously... Del Puckett for President 2020!!!

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Landslide!!!

[@Crosshatch1212]

​@@PuckettCigarBoxGuitarfound it del .thnks ,a lot a real lot .

[@LobsterHunter5]

Lol, I've already been building one based on your neck video. Have already carved the neck and was about to start cutting the slots for the frets. Glad to see a full series on this

[@magicinkster7220]

OK I finally got all my stuff together. Gonna use this as my guide. Wish me luck

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

You can do it!

[@GotItMade]

Really interesting. I am late to the game on making one of these so I am eager to see the rest of the series. Lots to learn! Thanks for sharing.

[@brianking5092]

The master blaster from the pastor of the 3 string "Caster, the tradesman of tiny tunes, the minstrel of mini music, the grantor of great guitars, and, all around swell guy. Put your hands together for Delllllllllllllll Puckett! Que music.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Brian King you’re a DJ “and” an MC 😎

[@stevesstrings5243]

Great info. Looking forward to seeing the whole series.

[@erickidd2861]

Thank you Del. Through your videos I managed to build one myself. Tuning sounds a bit off and couldn’t figure out why. I’m sure through this 5 series episode you’ll help me find the problem. Thank you sir I greatly appreciate your hard work. Have fun.

[@aubrycampbell1981]

Thank you for the great master class form the Greatest CBG Master builder...

[@JohnSiedleski]

The biggest one for me is fretting a fretboard and properly adjusting the nut slots and the bridge slots so the strings tune properly.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Intonation is a struggle worth winning

[@JohnSiedleski]

@@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar yep that's why I am hoping this gets addressed so I can finally win this struggle. Doing the fret slots by hand with a fret saw, using ordinary wire cutters to cut the frets to somewhat proper length, using a jig I made so I can file them down to perfect length, using a clamp to set the frets into the slots snugly. Don't have cash like most people doing this so I have to make due with what I got. Using welder cleaners to fine cut the nut and bridge slot's but just not getting it perfect yet. The frets are the biggest one as I only have a metal file to use to bring them down with and am hoping for some tips maybe on making a jig that will help me with that. Love your videos and you are the guy that I first came across that got me into making these beautiful instruments. Once I get these done proper (fretting and intonation) I gotta learn how to play them better. Love your instructions on music too. So guess who I'm watching to get better at playing? Lol I do have an online cigar box guitar business and have made a few I sold and my customers were happy with but I don't sell many here in my city in Canada.

[@erichuff6945]

Making a nut is an art that takes practice to prefect. If you noticed Gibson went with a 0 fret because they can't afford lutheries anymore.

[@JohnSiedleski]

@@erichuff6945 ok just I didn't understand that fully. So the 0 fret acts as a nut then. Ok. Will be interesting to see it done though. I usually make a nut out of wood to simulate a bone manufactured one. If this will make it easier for me then cool.

[@erichuff6945]

@@JohnSiedleski yes if you look at a lot of builds people will use a fret larger than the ones they use on the fretboard where the nut goes. Then use a nut that was quickly made, usually cut deeper, just to space the strings. It works fine and some people prefer it. I have guitars that have a 0 fret. For a good example go to CB Gitty's sight and look at those guitars he has for sale. He found out about them four years ago and he thinks it's better than sliced bread.

[@Kirrel]

This is defenitely a series I'm going to follow, interesting to see all of your "loose canon" tips in a comprehensive order. I've seen a lot of them so far and they are very infomative but some order will give it a bit more structure. The alternative title might get you some more attention, I do like that one. Keep up the good work, looking forward for the next one . . Regards, Pim

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Loose canon balls in the back of the 4 wheel drive... more like

[@politicalcritter921]

You said the sun was shining and it's raining, I live in Oklahoma, it does that all the time, I can be standing in my yard where it's sunny, and a couple houses down , it's raining and it has cloud cover. Oklahoma is funny like that. I lived in South Texas off the coast and it did the same thing down there.

[@rickybaker7544]

Thanks Dell for the Master Class. I have been hoping you would do this so I wouldnt have to go through your mass of videos to find this info.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Tedious effort

[@alphacentauriproxima]

Great idea, Del. Thanks for all your inspiring efforts.Just building my first solidbody-3Stringer here.

[@catherinedenantes4044]

Hello from France. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'll take notes.🙂

[@dhkw7133]

Rain and Sunshine...Yep, that's Portland

[@Music-hk7et]

Awww crap only part one!!. LoL Was looking forward to seeing the rest of the series :)

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Patience is a virtue..? Right ?

[@DoKsTa1]

Hi del, Looked into doin me own CBG, it being in australia it seems getting a hold of the C boxs are a little like lookn for hens teeth on ya chooks, fuel tins are a dime n dozen, sadly not of wood..$400 For a very good one, $150-$250 for a ordinary one..

[@tracymcdougal4729]

Incredible, I am so happy I saved this so I can refer to it. Awesome information.,🤘

[@adammono1839]

Del can your next series of videos show you making a CBG including making the box. Maybe one of your license plate CBGs

[@Bombdawgy]

This is great! Thanks for series!

[@phylonon]

Hey Del, may I ask where you get your exotic hardwood? And since I'm asking you to divulge a pro secret, have I mentioned lately what a handsome devil you are?

[@madbam]

Love it. Such a fantastic idea

[@sidatblount]

great video Del ,,i have built 6 so far and i want to try a pentatonic neck next and i was wondering if it works with ebe tuning and gdg . will the same neck work for both tunings . i have no idea about this one, Thanks Sid

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

yes it will 😎

[@hutchslivinghistory2489]

Howdy Del, I’ve seen in other videos you suggest to double the thickness of the lid to calculate your measurement for the back angle. Here however, you said lid thickness was 1/4” and you made the back angle 3/8”, which is not quite double. I am building my own bible box guitar with a lid thickness of 3/8” so should I double that to 3/4” for the back angle or is there a different way to calculate it?

[@keithstanley2007]

Loving this video series already and I haven't finished watching this one!!!! You did not say but am I right in thinking you are using 'your standard' size neck - 1 inch X 1.5 inch?

[@samclarke1595]

You are a legend del

[@erichuff6945]

Piezo is acoustic. That's how they work. The soundboard has to vibrate for them to work at their best.

[@w4ldi806]

Loving this video and every other one! Could you build a metric system cbg? Greets from Germany!

[@kentaylorsympatico]

How about measuring twice and cutting once. It's easier. Lol Seriously though I love your channel.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Exactly!!!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great project 👍

[@ecalzo]

Hey Del the backing saddle it is really important? What if i will cut the neck straight? and i do not have any back saddle of the guitar neck? What will affect doing that? Thanks from Italy

[@thebattousi1]

I know how to make things and can follow your videos to do the job. The problem I'm running into is how to design a CBG, like how many frets, scale length, how high of an action, piezo/single coil/humbucker pick up, I have know idea how these things relate to the sound of a finished guitar. Does that make any sense? PS Your videos and playing are awesome, I love what you do. Thank you.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

You should get Shane Speals book MAKING POOR MANS GUITARS

[@sciexp]

Thanks for sharing... Do you follow any ratio for the heel of the neck? Why do you cut the back of the neck in angle? To let the lid of the box vibrate? Thanks a lot.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

The back angle provides me higher action at the bridge. Similar to a Les Paul or a violin or a cello... the trough gap is what creates separation from box top to neck they material... watch again 😎

[@bhs8732]

Thanks👌👍 I soon start no my first

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Why did you choose the 23” and not the 25”?

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

balance… proportion… ratios… feel

[@barrybowden5778]

Where or how do you come up with your fret templates?

[@solman91]

This is timely. I just got all my parts and will start my build this week. You mentioned the back angle is very important but I didn't catch why? Can you expand on that please?

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

There is a card (attached to this video) that goes into greater detail

[@solman91]

@@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar Perfect. Thank you sir.

[@Juampi1975]

Could you write the back angle measures please, I can't understand when I hear the video. Thank you

[@willg4944]

A W E S O M E ...........GREAT GREAT VIDEO. Seriously, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

It’s harder than I thought

[@b476816]

How did you cut the back angle. Hand saw?

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

probably free hand on a table saw

[@johnmackay996]

Yes I do. Show me how Del!!!!!

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

If i do... will you ??

[@johnmackay996]

@@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar Yes indeed. Thanks.

[@sandyradsek2058]

Hello, Where can I find a "parts list" of materials that i need. looking to build my 1st CBG. I have no musicals back round and I couldn't figure out the regular guitar so maybe I'll have better luck with 3 strings! :)

[@jeffreytgilbert]

Did you check cbgitty for kits? They also have individual parts and pre-fretted necks

[@selectstudios1896]

Does anyone know where to get a 'JUST-TEMPERED" template?

[@dirk_gently]

Now, if only i could figure out how to play one. I seem to be slide deficient.

[@sebastienlefevre276]

Great ! Making a plan... I've never start like this. Just a question: where can I find scale templates like yours ? Thanks

[@Sagart999]

There are several online fret position calculators, such as www.stewmac.com/fret-calculator/ Best of luck.

[@tv-cx8gv]

I think you meant.... Measure twice cut once.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Maybe I said it wrong for emphasis??? Maybe I’m dyslexic... maybe I’m a comedian... maybe I said it right and you heard it wrong ... maybe we should measure 3x ? Maybe we should accept the fact that we’ll always make a mistake somewhere along the line ... maybe we’ll never know.??? I usually “Measure twice” because I always forget .... its good practice... remembering that is

[@Juampi1975]

Could you tell me please how much is in milimiters the back angle, please I can't understand you when you say in English and in inches

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

I only go maybe 5 mm fall total

[@Juampi1975]

Thanks Del!!!

[@Jack-fs2im]

What is the best neck width.Think mine is too narrow at 3.5cm help

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

whatever 'feels' right ... I usually go with the standard 1x2

[@Jack-fs2im]

@@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar thanx very much ,couldn,t find any instruction on neck width ,thanx love yr priceless vids

[@2LucidDream]

did you use the table saw to cut the back angle? I have trouble picturing it in my head.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Yup ... I just put the neck on it’s side and free hand it on the table saw

[@2LucidDream]

@@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar Thanks, I will give it a try :)

[@impactmartial2717]

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[@Tigers25]

any idea why u dont have more subscribers? what the f...do I know what is a 1/4 of an inch....greetings from the mainland

[@jrbailey3208]

Bro, STOP cutting the top of your head off, taking it OUT of the frame! Disconcerting to say the least.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

It’s my trademark... seriously...who wants to see ‘my’ face 😜