Cigar Box Guitar - BUILDING BRIDGES!!! And Other Nice Things to be Caught Doing

[@johnshort4421]

Love your fresh approach to doing things simply, yet elegantly. You are a master craftsman that I can relate to. Great job!

[@georgvonsauer2618]

I like your idea of where to install the pickup...

[@paint4food911]

Awesome video Wish I saw this years ago my friend I was so happy to find this but sad to learn of ur passing Hopefully u still playing music up there

[@goodear1540]

We miss you Moses. RIP my fellow cbg brother. 😢

[@fullpreteristnow]

Thank you! Subscribed.

[@TheProducer77051]

That's a cool process. I like that black one you held up.

[@BurrellGuitars]

Thanks. That one is a rock and roll machine!

[@guitarsbybart7894]

I really enjoyed this video. I just discovered your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@larzhillbot1443]

Great ideas you have there I have just used wood square dowel with a jumbo fret but getting tired of that same method. I will try some of your good ideas. Thank You

[@BurrellGuitars]

Thank you. Please let me know how they work out for you.

[@MrGREYMATTERS]

Really impressive and BEAUTIFUL work here! A STRONG attention to detail, clearly explained! I too was curious as to how you approach string action (I like mine low, though I understand why it's necessary to normally be higher for slide playing, although on my build I use a slide with LOW action and it works for me).

[@BurrellGuitars]

I also tend to favor low action for slide playing as I rarely play only slide. Nonetheless, I found that if I am very light-handed and apply some deft muting, it all comes together.

[@stevesstrings5243]

Interesting approach! I imagine you adjust the height before you install the piezo.

[@BurrellGuitars]

The beauty of it is that embedding the piezo does not affect string height. Rather, the size of the saddle does. The bridge height is consistent. The diameter of the saddle determines string height. I have a super easy method for calculating the string height from the nut to the bridge that begins as early as roughing out the stock that becomes the neck. However, that is a subject for another video. Stay tuned!

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

I noticed that you use padron boxes alot, is there a particular reason?

[@stevesstrings5243]

Pardon boxes have good resonance! They are one of my favorite boxes. Olivia’s sound good too. You can see some examples on my channel. Here’s one kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWilfYSAnLWegs0

[@BurrellGuitars]

I tend to favor Padron boxes because they are typically constructed entirely of wood (perhaps and MDF/wood laminate for the tops). Even though they come in a variety of sizes, they are usually of consistent depth (approx. 2"). The lacquer coating is not too heavy and when lightly sanded, makes for a nice surface to apply solid colors. I am working on a series of solid color Padron box CBGs, as well as experimenting with translucent colors that make the Padron logo pop. Finally, you gotta love those Padron hinges!

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

@@BurrellGuitars I might be able to finish my CBG today, if the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise? I used an undercrown box, but in hindsight that might have been a mistake. The box is all wood and laminate, but it's 3/8 of an inch thick. Needless to say, I'm not expecting a huge acoustic response. You live and you learn!

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

Well I finished it. It's a tenor CBG. Sounds pretty good, no buzzes.