How to build a 3 string Cigar Box Guitar - Cool way to add tuners to your CBG.

[@rickybaker7544]

Great Info. I really like your firepit in the background at the end of the video. Looks like a great place to try out some of your builds in the evening with some beverages. Thanks.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Ricky. Yes, the fire pit, I play out there all the time, love it. M~

[@tunnel7]

Love your channel keep smiling m8 just built my first one. Great idea counter sinking fo tuners. I did one with counter sunk holes and it looks very professional thanks Mike for sharing your ideas

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you tunnel7. I appreciate that. M~

[@John-de5bg]

Thank you for this idea , Michael .

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Thanks for checking it out. I appreciate that. M~

[@AdrianP247]

The oak fret board on the paint-can resonator looks great! Good work, man. The counter-sinking on the tuners is an excellent idea. Could use that on the output leads and pots, too

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Adrian. Yes , you can, and I do use this for output leads and pots. :) M~

[@lionboy2006]

Great idea, might have a rattle at that! I enjoy your presenting style too 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Nick.

[@davidozab2753]

I like the recessed tuners with a scarf-jointed headstock. Looks sharp!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks David. I appreciate that. M~

[@jamesbailey-uu3ek]

Again a great idea....God Bless😊😊😊

[@mountys_photoadventure]

Thanks Michael for this perfect Idea and demonstration.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome K.H. It works really well. M~

[@pctips4all]

Dang!!!! Excellent!!!! Thanks man!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks my friend. M~

[@robertlowe5444]

I think it's a brilliant idea.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Robert. I agree :)

[@brianking5092]

Although it may not be necessary, the thicker headstock would add strength. Thanks, and keep up the videos.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Brian. thank you for checking it out. You are right, the thicker headstock will add more strength to your neck. M~

[@peterhaynes8258]

BRILLIANT & VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU MICHAEL.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@turtleboxguitars3796]

Very nice! I'm going to order some smaller paddle bits! Thanks!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Turtle Box, yes give it a try and thanks for checking it out. M~

[@jamesbailey-uu3ek]

Great Idea and advice as always...God Bless

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you! You too!

[@larzhillbot1443]

I am doing that turner idea today LOVE it ......: )

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Larz, it works nice. M~

[@stevesstrings5243]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll have to give it a try. It looks like it will save work in both cutting then sanding smooth the headstock from the usual way.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Steve. Thank you. Ive done it on a few times now, and it does save time.

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[@Heather22056]

Good job and Merry Christmas 😎

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Doodles. Merry Christmas M~

[@Heather22056]

Good job 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Doodles. M~

[@1mdlmusic]

On my 3-string CBGs, I’ve started putting one tuner on each side and a third at the top of the headstock. This way it’s pretty much a straight shot for each string from the bridge to the tuner, eliminating a lot of tuning issues.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That sounds pretty cool, thanks Michael, M~

[@smokehousejonesguitars]

YOU ARE AWESOME I needed this solution!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Steven. It works pretty nice. M~

[@simonetacchini]

Thanks for sharing

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Thanks for checking it out. M~

[@velhomajor]

Thanks 🇧🇷 🐺

[@samiam8706]

Great info! Keep them coming. I also have a problem with string height, any info would be great! Thanks

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Sam I AM. I will do a video on this very soon.

[@larzhillbot1443]

Hay now i Like i Like : )

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Larz.

[@eugenthemain3509]

Hey michael, i recently finished my first cbg, and it turned out great, the only issue i have with it is the height of the strings. Could you make a video about how you determine the height of the strings, with installing the nut and bridge and everything related to That? I'd love to see it. Greetings from switzerland and have a nice one🤙

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Eugen, String height can make or break your cigar box guitar, that's for sure. I will do a video on how I set mine up very soon. Thanks for the info. M~

[@eugenthemain3509]

@@SouthernFireGuitars that'd be very cool👌thanks

[@stevesstrings5243]

Congratulations on completing your first CBG! I'm sure it will be one of many. As you have already figured out, sting height is done to your preference. If you plan on using a slide, you may want it higher than if you plan on only fretting it. Both the nut height and saddle height impact overall string height. Both can be adjusted. The neck angle is also a factor. Some people like a straight neck while others prefer to have a back angle. The latter will result in a taller saddle and more room between the strings and the box. Another consideration is setting the bridge and saddle in the correct location. If you get it wrong, you will problems with intonation. I did a short video that addresses setting up a floating bridge in case you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpyqn2WagsdrbM0

[@JonahVex]

I just picked up three edge boxes.. 2 battalion one standard for guitar and matching amp hopefully.. what are your thoughts on a tapered neck? I got a banjo fretboard for 5 bucks from my local music shop. I also have one of those you have on your bench behind you that my dad gave me as a kid.. can't cut that one.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That's cool. Ive never done a tapered neck on a cbg though. M~

[@lettuce001]

Hi Michael,,,,,would countersinking the tuners make the strings to close to the neck?,,,,,thanks

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Lettuce. I only sink them 1/8'' and have never had an issue. Just cut back a little on the amount of string you wind on it. M~

[@johnnytheflyer]

Michael, I’m sorry I’m replying years after your posting, I’m new and just going through your videos… In regards to tuning machines, I’m on my 2nd build… I used a tuner from the CBG parts suppliers (no need to mention name) I find these tuners, locking by the way, are quite inferior to Shaller, Kluson, Grover etc. I’ve decided to order a set of Hipshot tuners to replace on my 1st guitar, and for my 2nd build. Are you using CBG tuners on your builds or a typical 6 string “Guitar” tuner? Thank you.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hey Johnny, No Problem, you can reply on any video. I really like the Guyker tuners. Good quality,, they turn very easy and not as pricey as some of the fancy names, but I think JUST as good. Here is one I use a lot for my CBG's amzn.to/4gcuSJ1

[@johnnytheflyer]

@@SouthernFireGuitars thanks for the reply! I’ve seen the brand but haven’t really checked them out. The Hipshots I have on the way are about $60.00 for a set of 6 open geared locking tuners, so, about $30 bucks each set for 2 guitars. Man, I’m sure digging watching all your videos, a wealth of quality information, Thanks again!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@johnnytheflyer Those should be cool.

[@OldSilkRoad]

Isn’t there a risk of making the tuner post too short by countersinking?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I guess if you countersink too much, sure. M~

[@b476816]

Hey Michael, are you still using this process to install tuners and have you had any issues? I want to try it

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Steve, This process works great, I just like the look of a trimmed down head stock, which is how I do most of mine. M~

[@b476816]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Thanks

[@graysaw]

Is there a nut gonna be installed on that, seems like the action would be way low if strings were just a n that fret

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I am using a jumbo fret as the nut on this one. M~

[@graysaw]

@@SouthernFireGuitars what size fret wire do you use?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@graysaw medium for regular fretting

[@graysaw]

@@SouthernFireGuitars thx , I’m gonna try my hand at making one, your videos are the best I’ve seen so far. Entertaining and informative. Plus you play very well

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@graysaw Thank you, David I appreciate that. Good luck with your build and have fun. M~

[@13001958]

the top hole, why not put it in the middle, any reason?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Its just a preference thing, you can put them where ever you like.

[@genomitchalinni8106]

So, if you streached 3 rubber bands across the neck, wouldn't that give you 6 strings, of rubber? Just trying not to get confused.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Yes, That's works great, Ive tried it. M~

[@cesarmancini8339]

👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Cesar.