Cigar Box Guitar - I built a Jack Daniel's Whiskey Tin 3 string Guitar

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

This was a fun build, and came out great. It looks like I'll be looking for more cool tins for building guitars. 😎

[@glenthornton4713]

Whisky Tin "WTG" Looks absolutely Marvelous.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Glen. M~

[@user-wg3pd9kb3b]

WoW, what a wonderful sound with a piezo. The slide make the Blues come out.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Tim. It does sound good, very happy with it. M~

[@stevesstrings5243]

Thanks for the shout out! That came out really nice! I especially like your ideas for the sound holes and volume knob! I think lining the box with wood is a good approach to stiffening the box and toning down the tinny sound. I think it sounds great!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Steve, Thanks for watching the video, and for the info, my friend M~

[@marcmayou1422]

GLAD I SAW THIS AS MY WIFE WANTS ME TO TRY AND USE A TIN. THE WOOD INSIDE WAS THE TICKET.

[@troykurz9615]

Great build, Micheal. I have a Beatle's collector's tin, that I want to make into a short-scale guitar, and after watching this build, I believe I can get it done. Thanks.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Tony. Go for it, and good luck with the build. M~

[@philnoel5839]

You Nailed it.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, Phil M~

[@rawlinggdavenportjr9672]

Oh my! That is just beautiful! Pitting the wood on bottom and two sides make all the difference in the world... good job! Sounds great!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Rawling, The wood definitely makes it easier dealing with the thin tin. :)

[@peterhaynes8258]

EXCELLENT MICHAEL ! YOUR A GENIUS, NO ONE CAN EVER FAULT YOUR WORK, BRILLIANT, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Peter. God Bless

[@brianmargetts821]

Hi Mike. Brummie Brian here from Birmingham middle England. Since making my first CBG at the age of 77 I have been looking for KZbin videos to help me play and sound a little better and got hooked on yours and your way of building and explaining the know how of this art. I have been wanting to make a biscuit/cookie tin guitar from a tin that I am fond of and this video as usual with your work has given me the urge and tips to start. So thanks mate for all your explanatory videos that I am watching and learning from. Regards from Big G/ Brummie Bri UK.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Brain, (Big G) Congrats on your first CBG build. I'm happy you found my videos helpful. I hope they inspire you to build and play more. Good luck with the cookie tin build, it will be a lot of fun. M~

[@brianmargetts821]

@@SouthernFireGuitars WOW! Didn’t expect a reply from you Mike, thanks a lot👍. You must have thousands of emails from across the world, so to get mine answered, took me by surprise so thanks again mate, and keep your lessons coming. Cheers🍻 regards Big G. UK

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@brianmargetts821 Thanks Big G, I try and reply to everybody, if I can :) Lots of videos coming. Talk to ya soon. M~

[@tiwflah]

Wow! Looks great. Sounds great. I'm guessing this is the first of many tin based instruments to come out of the Bianconi stable. You are the man Michael.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, my friend. I would build another one if I find a nice looking tin, for sure. M~

[@garyhightower7504]

awesome build

[@richardstumph7833]

Southern living,, YEAH 👍😁

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Richard. I agree wit ya. M~

[@cmmbsnyder55]

That's a nice tin whiskey CBG. A magnetic shot glass volume control would be a nice touch where you can take a shot of smooth whiskey between songs! I really love your attention to detail and craftsmanship. Thanks for posting your build... moocho appreciated! Oh, Michael I won a cute Pineapple Style ukulele that Shane Speal built. Posting positive comments sometimes lands you a new instrument to play. Christmas 🎄 came early. I also installed a new spanish style tuning pegs & piezoelectric pickup in a Kay Acoustic Guitar I recently was gifted. The piezo make a huge difference.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Chuck, I appreciate that. Congrats on winning the ukulele. M~

[@genomitchalinni8106]

🎵 We're, were, were? So I could die easy. 🎶 That song has Cigar Box Guitar written all over it.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I agree. 😎

[@edgelite]

I picked up a JD tin last week. I was planning on making one for my sister. Perfect timing for this to show up in my feed. Love your videos Michael.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks edge. That will be nice. M~

[@FantaconeBoxWorksCBG]

Very cool

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you. M~

[@seadoggozo-fishingguitarsa1837]

Very nice mate. I finally got around to fitting a piezo to my JD tin. They sound 'vintage' to me. Really cool. Thanks for sharing the build.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks you, Seadog.

[@sicfukferrara8002]

Looks and sounds great

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Steve. M~

[@kingtkuehn]

That sounds really Good........ Many Blessings from Minnesota.. God was here...

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks king. M~

[@tommyornduff9518]

Hey Tommy from Jonesboro TN I'm new to your videos you got me thinking so I got to looking around and I have 2 of those jack Daniels tins so I am going to build a couple of them maybe twins or maybe not I'll let you know god bless my new video friend

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Tommy. Yeah, build you a couple of those things, their fun. M~

[@DrRodCullen]

Brilliant Michael. Very timely as I’ve just begun planning to build a canjo for my son. Found a brilliant round biscuit tin which might give some interesting problems to work around but I’m definitely going to be lining it is some way. Will let you know how I get on.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Rod, I think adding the bottom really helped, not only the sound, but made it easier to build around. Good luck with yours. M~

[@rstarguitar5350]

Looks awesome , the Barrel is a great idea , and very unique sound

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you R Star. I will have to agree. M~

[@ulricheckardt538]

Hey Michael, it came out real nice and sounds great

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Ulrich. M~

[@jamesbailey-uu3ek]

Glad I watched this..I have several times thought of making a metal CBG...Thanks Michael....,..Sounds really great......

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks James. You should build it. NO Rules. M~

[@slowburnguitars]

That came out really nice and it sounds awesome! Great job as always!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, Slow Burn. M~

[@aaronstoker1797]

Nice build. I've made a few biscuit tin guitars recently but still got a few handy hints from this video. Thanks Michael 🤘

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Aaron. M~

[@willg4944]

As usual awesome build. Thanks for turning that into a tutorial. I have been sitting on a Harley tin I was hoping to make a guitar out of but wasn't sure just how. Fortunately for us, your viewers, you teach every bit as well as you play.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Will. and your welcome. I will be looking for more tins, hopefully a little bit bigger. M~

[@markcox9339]

Cool

[@joeelk479]

Nice sounding Guitar Michel!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Joe. it did sound pretty good for a small tin. M~

[@johnespin9269]

Yet again,brilliant,I’ve had a biscuit/cooktop tin waiting for this very inspiration,thanks , Again Blessings to you and yours …

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, John. I appreciate that.

[@osborne593]

Sound Great and look great and great workmanship on the Jack Daniel Whiskey tin Guitar.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you osborne. M~

[@zodiacsnowwolf]

Again, awesome, Michael! Thank you for posting this video!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, BC. Thanks for checking it out. M~

[@antoinebernard7706]

This litle baby looks awesome to play ! I wish I can play one of your guitar somedays. Kiss from France mate ! 🤠🇨🇵

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Antonine. M~

[@waden404]

That is bad ass!!! Only thing id do is paint the heads of those screws,to match that shade of green, on the lid

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Wade. Hey, I think I have a dark green sharpie :)

[@lanceuppercut5939]

Awesome build. :-)

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Lance. 😎🎸

[@Heather22056]

Great day you have it 😎

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Doodles. 🎸

[@TattooBull]

that's one cool ass guitar, sounds really good. I can't wait to get a 3-string guitar.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Bull. Yeah. you need to get you one of these 3 stringers, what a blast. M~

[@Richw55]

Awesome work. Love it

[@David-pj6pz]

I think it's awsome

[@richarddegen6184]

I like it!!

[@ptvgulikers]

Michael, what a beauty, you've made. The sounds is great. Very inspiring videos. Thanks a lot. From the Netherlands this is Polleke 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Paul. M~

[@donbruno5952]

Awesome build.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Don. M~

[@ratgeyser]

Thanks for this great vid! I'm about to build my third CBG out of a cookie tin. I'm excited to get building!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Rat, good luck with your build. M~

[@bearboxguitars4367]

Michael That was fantastic. I love all your videos. This really helped me. Thank you

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome. Thank you, Bear Box for watching. M~

[@robert7751]

Excellent build, instruction & finished product....thank you Michael!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Thank you, Robert. M~

[@jeffbarber5539]

Hey Michael I think it's the coolest one yet.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Jeff. 😎

[@PaulRosario-n3r]

Awesome job

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@terryhillyer7719]

Michael, I like the engineering you put into the tin, to come up with a nice looking and sounding guitar! Btw, that was a nice touch with the volume knob, too. It all came together well. And the CBG community is such a good group to help and share ideas/experience 🙂 Thanks for your contributions! I like the intro you’ve recently added to your videos 👍 And may I add….I put one of your T-shirts on my Christmas wish list. If it doesn’t end up under the tree, I plan on buying it myself 😉

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Terry, I appreciate that. and thanks for the support with the T shirt. M~

[@brianprichard7959]

great work friend. I so enjoy watching creativity in action. keep it up brother.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Brian. Will do. M~

[@roylivingston9085]

Cool build and sounds good. I think I may build one out some type of tin myself. Keep the videos coming Micheal. I watch them all the time.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Roy. I appreciate that. You should build one they are kind of cool M~

[@dukeofearl4117]

I like the sound. Kind of a cross with a banjo.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Duke. It does sound a little like a banjo. M~

[@larrytaylor6192]

I saw your other Video on the 2022 Give A Way and checked out how you build it. I'm still working on my first CBG Fret board. Can't wait till I can start playing. The tin box did not sound Like a tin box , Now I know why. Good Job!!😊

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Larry, Good luck on your CBG build. Yes, adding the wood to the tin, really helped the sound. M~

[@Jackman_NC]

That turned out great. Sounds good!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Jack, 😎

[@paulcook3616]

Dude you nailed it ! You are great .

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Paul. M~

[@TheAdambright]

Fantastic…I will have a go at that next!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Adam. Do it, its a fun build. M~

[@ShiverinSid]

Beautiful sound Michael. Great how you did the soundhole(s) and volume knob.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks you Neil. M~

[@big-tgoliath3403]

Love the guitar Michael 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Big T. M~

[@rdd251]

Awesome job. Beautiful piece of work.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks rdd. M~

[@mariolowman3564]

Fantastic build!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Mario. M~

[@mikewaite5849]

Nice job! Thank you!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks for checking it out Mike. M~

[@billyhigh2406]

I love that

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Bill. M~

[@BobBowman962]

Outstanding Video and Excellent Build! Thanks for always making these videos fun and informative!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Robert. You're welcome, thanks for checking them out. M~

[@rparker120]

That was really a great video! It keeps my old brain working on ideas! Now if I could just get my builds to sound as good as yours!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Rick. M~

[@jeffshoemaker6968]

I love it! It makes me wonder about all those metal lunchboxes! Imagine a Hong Kong Phooey lunchbox guitar! Aw, Diggy! Also, I really liked that mellow vibe riff you played. Good stuff!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Jeff. That would make a cool lunch box guitar. I do see nice old lunch boxes sometimes, might have to grab me one. M~

[@jefflyon2059]

Awesome Build!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, Jeff. for checking it out. M~

[@donaldwillis6487]

As usual I love this build too. You find so many ways to make your guitars looks great and sound fantastic..

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Donald. M~

[@mickwalker8813]

Hi michael, I built a Jack Daniel diddley bow for my granddaughter with a .303 bullet for the bridge!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, mick. That sounds pretty cool. M~

[@Tbonz19]

Thanks for sharing your build. You are always so helpful and fun to watch. I don't understand how your sub count is not so much higher. You deserve so many more.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Tbonz, Well, about 60% of the people that watch the videos are NOT subscribers :(

[@wipeoutwipeot5682]

Sounds great to me , send it over if it gets in your way!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Wipeout. I actually gave that away in a random drawing in a video after that one. M~

[@wipeoutwipeot5682]

So!,,, make another,then send that one over to me ! ……sorted.

[@terryhopkins1089]

Awesome mate, sounds ace

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Terry, M~

[@wangota]

That is bad azz!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I will have to agree with you. 😎🎸

[@brianevans8685]

Find an oversized old gas can or kerosene oil can & do the next can build

[@shaunflynn]

Great video.. What would make it awesome is a few more details about the actual build. I just picked up a few rectangular Xmas candy tins which I want to make CGG's with, but I'm not sure of all the steps. I think I want to make one as a fretless CBG and maybone as a fretted one. Maybe I'll keep on searching for how to's and tips! Thanks for the video again.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Shaun, That's the only tin Ive ever built. I did it pretty much like I build a CBG. M~

[@iansutube]

Nice build. I'm here looking for tips on how to build a CBG from a bottle-shaped Crowne Royal Tin I just got. The wood bottom is obviously key and wouldn't be hard to do for mine. The sides would have a whole lot of curve to them though (thino of the shape of a CR bottle). I wonder if I could bend some wood that was reasonably thin and make that work.

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

Wow, the tone is incredible. Warm and rich, cause the rich ain't never cold🤔. Seriously though Mike that's one of the best sounding CBGs I've heard. Amazing!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Jack. I appreciate that. Now I know why I get cold :) M~

[@bobhunt1253]

Great tutorial Michael. I don’t know how you get your strings sounding so good on a short scale. I built a 21” and just can’t seem to get it sounding good. 😢

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Bob. Might need to re check the intonation, if its off some that will affect the sound. M~

[@gregmarquis1886]

awesome guitar....did you notice a difference in sound? I know its early on, but now that you made one, do you prefer tin over wood or wood over tin.....lol.....I bet she's hard to decide?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I still like the sound of all wood better, especially for the tops. M~

[@johngrant5749]

Looks and sounds great. What type of piezo pickup is it? Disk or strip and how have you fixed it? Would have liked to have seen that.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

THanks John. Its was a disk piezo 27mm hot glued under the bridge. M~

[@johngrant5749]

Thank you 👍

[@mickyboy1955]

Where did you place the piezo?...Good vid,btw

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Right under the bridge. M~

[@kevinmencer3782]

Could you use a standard CB Gitty neck or other premade neck if you don't have the experience or tools to make your own?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I guess you could, sure. M~

[@michaelpounds9146]

Is the bridge supported under the lid by the neck, or is there space under the bridge between the lid and the neck?

[@michaelpounds9146]

Sounds great, by the way!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

The neck is supporting the bridge under the lid, the lid is really thin. M~

[@michaelpounds9146]

@@SouthernFireGuitars thanks. I have a Jack Daniels tin...been thinking about the best way to do it. I think mine may be sturdier metal compared to yours.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@michaelpounds9146 Yeah, some of them are bigger and thicker I seen.

[@Stoney327]

OK... My comment: AMAZING sound, BUT you basically built a wooden CBG with some tin wrapped around the outside, NOT really a CBG from a TIN! One negative comment I have is once you cut that whiskey barrel in half it lost it's whiskey barrel look? To me it just looks like a wooden knob, sorry. I LOVE watching your CBG builds and listening to you play. I built custom electrics for 30 years, but a stroke put an end to that. Now I'm considering building one of these. Our son got me a CBG kit for physical therapy right after my stroke and it still sets here in the box. That's goading me into trying this. I'd been a guitar player since the 60's, but I can't finger due to the stroke. However, I might be able to play slide? God bless: Dave

[@edwardburdettjr8754]

How much.

[@alwayslearning8365]

With all that expert help around you you will soon be a master of chicken pickin' in no time. 😁

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Always Learning, you may be right. M~

[@ronellis3857]

That's very cool Michael, but your audience needs a little work. A little less cackling! Lol

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Ron. LOL

[@mastercom2003]

Viewers all over the world? Did you just assume my planetary citizenship? Ba-ha-ha-ha-ha.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Never ASS Ume LOL Thanks for checking out the vid, my friend. M~