Cigar Box Guitar with a Humbucker pickup - How does it sound?

[@jamesotisjr2322]

You are the only CBG guy on KZbin who does not display obnoxious behavior that puts the idiot in idiosyncrasy. The rest of them - it's like going to a family reunion. Thank you for not being them.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, James. I appreciate the feedback. :) M~

[@stanleyshedd2643]

Man, that little 21 inch guitar has a sound I love.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Stanley. M~

[@mooncricket8551]

vocals by Rooster. priceless.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Moon. He does like singing. LOL

[@7884golfguru]

Looking good sounds good 👍 from a fellow cbg builder from down under

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Mike, stay safe my friend.

[@larzhillbot1443]

Love the riff with the Hot Sauce .... Rock on

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Larz. M~

[@rocketpoolpki]

man, they look and sound awesome...really diggin the shotgun shell knob and the different sound hole design

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you David, and thanks for checking it out. M~

[@TheSpeenort]

I put series/parallel switches on my humbuckers for a little sound variety.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That's very cool. Thanks Greg. M~

[@joeelk479]

Veryy Nice cigar box guitars Michael

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Joe. M~

[@graysaw]

That one sounds really good!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

It does! Thanks David. M~

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Jerrel M~

[@ronaldgraygray1460]

Wonderful sound, your have a very effertless style of playing!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Ronald. M~

[@graysaw]

Well Michael, you’ve inspired me to try my hand at building a CBG, made a scarf jig today, making a pine prototype first

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That is great, I'm happy to give you inspiration. Yeah, its a good idea to practice on scrap piece first. Good luck with the build, my friend :) M~

[@graysaw]

@@SouthernFireGuitars I’m on YT ! Haha, Graysaw’s Cigar Box Guitar

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@graysaw That's cool. :)

[@wattendreck3912]

Ten points from germany ;)

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Watten. M~

[@stevesstrings5243]

Great job Michael! More great builds and playing, as usual! I loved the chicken cameo. My Weimaraner is usually in the background of my videos.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Steve. I think the chicken enjoyed it. lol

[@stevemurray6255]

Michael ive watched quite a few of your videos on cbg's, and think you make some really classy guitars, i love the red one in this video, well done, steve from liverpool England

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Steve. I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching the videos. M~

[@rstarguitar5350]

I’ve been subscribed for a long time watching your CBG building evolve. I think the stuff you build is excellent and consistent without changing the fundamentals Thank you for taking the time is awesome video I think that I’m going to pick up this wireless system been thinking about something like this for a while tired of worrying about a cord especially when I’m at craft shows. Anyway thanks again

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you R Star. The wireless set up is pretty nice, works great. Its nice NOT tripping over the cord all the time. M~

[@peterhaynes8258]

YA KNOW MICHAEL, ITS GREAT TO GET A REPLY/ANSWER TO OUR COMMENTS. AFTER ALL THE REPLY'S/ANSWER'S ARE COMING FROM THE TOP-MAN ( YOU ). THANKS AGAIN MATE.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I appreciate that, Peter, thanks.

[@bobhunt1253]

That 21" sounds really good Michael. I wasn't aware you could do a cigar under 23". Now that winter is here in Manitoba I think I will build me one of them or maybe 2.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Bob, That 21'' scale is great when you got a smaller box. Ive even done them 19'' :) Good luck with the new build or your 2 builds. 😎 M~

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Lovely sounds 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks for listening

[@peterhaynes8258]

Very helpful & informative video, Thank you Sir.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Peter. Thank you for checking it out. I appreciate it. M~

[@turinhorse]

4:50 was my favorite

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, That was a real nice CBG. Thanks for watching. M~

[@tumbleweed4213]

Michael, just started my first guitar build using your tips and techniques, Thank You! Also, was that Rooster Cogburn in this video? lol

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Just seen this, sorry. That's awesome, I hope your build went good, Yes, That's Roster Gogburn. lol

[@makrele2487]

Great channel.👍❤️

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, my friend. 😎 M~

[@mikewofford2198]

sounds great but it's hard to see what strings you are playing

[@shellydianenovascotia3914]

Awesome! Great videos....keep them coming.....can you do some basic videos on how to solo in Key G, Key C and K ey of D with 3 string tuned GDG......I have always wanted to be able to do this with someone strumming the chords. Thanks

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks so much. Yes, I will do a video on that soon, that's really fun.

[@shellydianenovascotia3914]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Thanks so much!

[@UliKuder]

nice lick at the beginning, mybe you can show it the slow way.... :)

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Uli. I did do a similar video lesson in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnrHda2bj7mIhq8

[@UliKuder]

@@SouthernFireGuitars very nice too, do you remember the rhyphm you had on the vox, because i have the same

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@UliKuder I believe the rhythm was set to the first selection on the Rock setting.

[@larzhillbot1443]

Michael what would a piezo pickup sound like with distortion ? That would make a good video

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

HI Larz. It sounds like this EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ lol

[@kewlbns69]

who doesn't love a little hot sawce! :D

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Ohh I agree. I love hot sawce. :) M~

[@ShiverinSid]

I've not seen you use the 3 post pickups designed for 3 string guitars, Michael. Is the sound better with 6 post pickups?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Ive used a 3 pole pickup once I think, but just like the sound of full humbuckers better. 😎

[@PernilleFromHansen]

I am looking for a humbucker pickup for my CBG ... because the 60 cycle hum on my single coils is INSANELY loud. I have tried all the usual tips with no luck (mute strings, less gain, shielding etc.) - I have heard that Humbuckers have less hum - can anybody in here confirm that?? Thanks in advance - and thank you for an awesome channel !!!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

A humbucker will have less hum than a single coil, Yes. Make sure the strings are grounded to your bridge. M~

[@michaelhockmuller4677]

Michael, I'm building an Electric CBG with a humbucker pickup on a 23 inch scale neck. What do you think is the best placement for both a clean backwoods sound and some hot sauce? I noticed you only demoed the crunchy sound on your red Hoyo CBG with the Humbucker to the rear. Any suggestions? Meanwhile, you convinced me to get a set of those wireless plugs. Thanks for the demos and the tips!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Michael, That Hoyo CBG sounds great also on a clean channel. To be honest, most of the time I place a pick up where it looks best on the box top. Maybe to avoid defacing or covering a label, such as this Hoyo. I think the pickups sound good, although maybe slightly different in either position, neck or bridge. I place them where ever works best for the particular build in doing. :) That wireless set up is pretty nice, beats tripping over your cord. lol. have fun with them. Thanks for check out the videos, man. M~

[@michaelhockmuller4677]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Thanks for the quick reply! I'm thinking its going to look similar to your Hoyo. My box is about the same dimensions.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@michaelhockmuller4677 Your welcome. That's awesome.

[@michaelhockmuller4677]

@@SouthernFireGuitars OK. I have another question. My humbucker from CB Gitty just arrived. How far below the strings should it sit?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@michaelhockmuller4677 Hey Michael, I think that's more of a preference thing, depending on the sound you want. Of course you don't want the strings hitting the pickup. A good place to start would be to make it about half way between the box top and the strings, then adjust it from there.

[@josehofmayr8838]

Hi Michael, a question. I have a box from the Hotel Sacher (chocolate cakes well known in Vienna) and its measurements are 22 cm x 22 x 6 cm high. The question is what scale can I use, 25 inch with 19 frets, 17 Frets or do you recommend a special measure for this box? (Would you kindly give me the measurement?) Watching your videos and appreciating the music you play with these Cigarbox guitars is very pleasing to my ears. Keep it up and always an OK from me. Kind regards José Hofmayr from Vorarlberg Austria.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Jose'. the scale length is a preference, usually on smaller boxes I'll go 23'' but I've also have used 25'' with a smaller box. Either one will work. M~

[@philipprint9510]

Hi Michael, l gave just got a vox mini5 and the thing hums as soon as l turn it on , it gets louder with volume. Have you had any problems with yours.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Philip, sorry, just seen this. Mine doesn't hum. Not sure what the issue is. M~

[@philipprint9510]

@@SouthernFireGuitars thanks Michael. I got it sorted. The vox powere supply is not supressed. Run it on batteries and no problems.

[@davidmorgan2632]

@@philipprint9510 Hi, I've just bought the same a couple of weeks back, have same problem, I'll try it with batteries to see how it goes. Hope Michael does a few vids demonstrating various settings with this mighty little amp. I'm a total beginner and struggle with everything but I keep trying with the help of Michael and people like you 👍👍👍

[@rickybaker7544]

Cordless Mikes Hot sauce and chicken. LOL. Nice work. Why so many different scale lengths?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hey, that sounds like it could be a cooking video. lol Thanks Ricky. Different scale lengths, for a little variety, Ohh and the Brick House shorty because I only had a short piece of oak. ;)

[@graysaw]

Hey Michael, when using a hard tail bridge how high is the fret board above the face of the cigar box itself? Or do you have to shim the tail?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi David, My fret boards are about 1/4'' over my box top. A lot of factors involved there, is there a back angel, or is the neck installed flat, how high is the nut etc. etc. M~

[@graysaw]

@@SouthernFireGuitars no back angle, same plane as the box. I’ll have to take another look at the bridge I got from CB Giddy. It’s finally cooling off enough to get back in the shop and start another build

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

I'm building a CBG using an undercrown shade box just like that. I've discovered that it's veneered(if that's a word)? Does this affect the acoustic properties?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

It shouldn't on most thinner boxes, but those Undercrown boxes are very thick, I usually throw a mag pickup in boxes with thick tops, because they tend to not have very good acoustic tone. M~

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

@@SouthernFireGuitarsI've a mini humbucker with two pots ready for installation when I get to that step. But I also cut two sound holes in hopes that it would have a good sound unplugged. I have both electric and acoustic strings. Since I've heard never the two shall twine.

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Yup, 3/8 thick!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@DavidAndersoniiVI That sounds good.

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Ok, thank you and goodnight. I forgot eastern time is an hour or two ahead. Sorry!