How to build a 3 string cigar box guitar - Dog Bowl Resonator

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

This was a very fun build, and my finished cigar box guitar DOG BOWL RESONATOR, came out great. M~

[@MomusFilms]

Looks great, but couldn't you have just glued the piezo on the bowl without cutting a hole? Seems an unnecessary extra step?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@MomusFilms Hey David, Yes, you can just glue the piezo under the bowl, I've done that on some also, but this bowl seemed to be kind of thick, so by drilling a little hole, I was able to get some piezo connection to the bowl and a little to the box top to give it a bit more sound volume.

[@Crogon]

I am a bit surprised that you WANT the boards touching the dog bowl. Wouldn't it act more like a diaphragm if nothing was touching it, and resonate better? Have you tried this to see what the difference is in sound quality?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@Crogon Ive made them different ways, They've all sounded good, each way gives them a different sound. M~

[@Crogon]

@@SouthernFireGuitars interesting! Thanks for the response! :)

[@kscvb]

I'm seriously blown away after listening to you play it.

[@maxiom7476]

Man this guy is the coolest dork ever. I've only seen 2 videos, but I am already a fan. Please keep making these awesome videos and never change man. You're awesome.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Seth. I guess I should take that as a compliment. :)' Thanks for checking out the videos. M~

[@maxiom7476]

@@SouthernFireGuitars You have inspired me to learn to play a cigar box guitar...right after I learn how to build one haha. I'm hooked on your vids dude

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@maxiom7476 Thank you, Seth. I appreciate that. M~

[@mattschannel1502]

Dork? Wtf I wouldn't take that as a compliment

[@maxiom7476]

@@mattschannel1502 I can assure you I ment my comment it with great admiration and respect for these man. I can for certainly understand how I might not seem that way. I did come to realize that dork is not always used with positive connotation.

[@timschultz1139]

You must have been an instructor at a vocational school. You make things clear and simple. Thank you. The guitars you build are awesome!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you very much, Tim. I appreciate the feed back and nice comments. I like to learn with simple hands on instructions, so I like to do the same in my videos M~

[@Hilljack69]

Why can't I have cool neighbors like you Love your content You make it fun

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Briar. M~ 😎

[@gotrandy]

Ohhh Yeeeaaaah! Love your videos Michael!!! My wife and I have a Mom and Pop business. And I really appreciate your creativity and enthusiasm! We need people like you in these times! Blessings to you and your family.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you. I really appreciate that. M~

[@cahg3871]

I’m building up my confidence to finally build a CBG Michael,thank you for the tips/instructions.👍✌️

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Good luck! M~

[@sbooko]

I haven't laughed so much at zany humor in a long time. Thanks!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Steve, Thanks so much for watching. M~

[@xavierfrank4350]

Fantastic ! Really in the cigar box spirit.

[@Stoney327]

Hi: LOVE your channel! I've never made a CBG, but I spent 20+ years building custom Electrics, so I have a little basic concept. A stroke screwed me up pretty bad a few years ago so I had to stop building. Recently a heart attack did me in again. I'm determined to build a CBG regardless, and your channel has given me the determination to try it. Keep jammin' on those CBG's. LOVE that swamp blues sound! Thank you. God bless: Dave

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Dave. Just start on it slow, before you know it, it will be finished. :)

[@mikealman9259]

Excellent, and I love that Island splash Ooooooooh colour too 🤣🤣

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Mike. M~

[@tracymcdougal6381]

Great idea using the oats lid.👍👍👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, What ever works, right :)

[@strawroader]

Love the dog bowl build. My next project. Thank you. Steve in NH

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, straw. They are fun to build and play. Good luck on the build and Merry Christmas. M~

[@edwtorres1]

AWESOME PROJECT!!!.!... YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!... THANKS FOR SHARING!!!... Greetins from Argentina!...

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Ed. I appreciate that. M~

[@vootee1]

That was a total blast. I have to make one of those cigar box babies!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Mark, Yes they are a blast to build and play. M~

[@mishajoel]

Thanks Michael. Love to see how you build them. Still love my #316!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Bruce. I'm happy you're digging your CBG #316. Its a nice paint can lid resonator. M~

[@dkretzktz1523]

Thanks Michael! Another great build. Love it, & it sounds fabulous!

[@whysguy3]

I’m going to finally pull the trigger on this project

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks whysguy/ M~

[@grantlepp4853]

I smiled all the way thru your video, great teacher. Awesome guitar. Thankyou. 🙏

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Grant. Thank you. I appreciate that. M~😎

[@pctips4all]

Your videos and humor is so awesome! Always a pleasure bud! Thanks man!!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Secure. M~

[@PhillipBasinger]

Thank you Now I have to check out the local Dollar Tree for a dog bowl Great idea.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

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

[@clairetravis1321]

I don't know how I landed here but the journey through this video was incredible. Love your earnest, dorky energy, my friend. I don't know you but you're probably a great dad

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you very much, Claire. I appreciate that. M~

[@steveparkes]

Great video from a great character. Keep me coming and give the dog a bone from all of us.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Stephen. Will do, Buster loves bones. :) M~

[@paulmaartensphotography9950]

Very cool Michael !

[@tracymcdougal6381]

Thanks y’all making this so easy

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Tracy, Thanks for watching. M~

[@davidryan834]

This man is the cool Dad/Uncle that you wish you had. 😆 🤣.....But seriously though..That DOG BOWL RESONATOR is A1 Awesomesauce 👌

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks David. M~

[@goodear1540]

Your videos are great! Thank you for helping the cbg community. Very thankful for your knowledge.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Good Ear. I appreciate that. M~

[@mickyboy1955]

Very nice build and sounds good..

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, my friend. I appreciate that. M~

[@BobBowman962]

I know I'm supposed to be working but...I can't stop watching these videos. :-) Great Stuff and enjoy your style. Can't wait to build my Dog Bowl Resonator.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you much Robert. I give you permission to take the day OFF, to watch MORE videos and to start on your Dog Bowl Resonator. :) M~

[@KM-ws8qs]

You did a real nice job. I like your methods. Easy, & you never get into complicated steps. Thanks!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Tennesee Tuxedo. There's no need to make it harder than it really is, I believe. M~

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you KM. M~

[@stevepethel6843]

Sounds awesome great build God continued blessings bluesman..

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Steve. M~

[@jamesbailey-uu3ek]

Great Idea and great build....Love your idea...

[@ee232jensen]

Tank’s for leaning me. 😉❤️

[@elizabethgeoghegan5167]

Beautiful build. Goals.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Elizabeth. M~

[@68breezer]

One of the best vids yet !!!.. I’ve tried a couple ways to attach a neck with a bowl resonator and just didn’t like the way they turned out ... never thought about using dowels for strength... Thanks !!!!... By the way , you are the only CBG builder that my wife will tolerate to watch .. she says you are genuine , down to earth and have a good sense of humor !... Thanks again !!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Mike. I appreciate the kind words, Tell your wife thanks also :) Yes, I use dowels quite a bit when I don't have a lot of glue space, they work great. You can even use different color ones if they are visible and it gives your piece a cool look. tip tip. lol Thanks Mike. M~

[@lettuce001]

That's awesome Michael

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks. M~

[@piercedarrow57]

Looks GREAT and sounds INCREDIBLE !!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks so much. M~

[@walterkemp6558]

Loved the sound on the dog bowel resonator. It looked awesome too. Brilliant.👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Walter. M~

[@tonyennis1787]

Hello, thanks for the video. Very amusing.

[@slagdraggin1313]

Holy Hail...Yep I'm gonna make one!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks slag, have fun with your build. M~

[@missvickiemusic1]

Wow!! I gotta build my own!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, yes, its a fun build. M~

[@rlgroshans]

That is.....WOW!!!!

[@AlexArcady]

Hi, I will use this vid as my own build tutorial. Got all parts pretty much like the ones you have used. Thank you again.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome.That's awesome! Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for checking out the vidoes. M~

[@AlexArcady]

Southern Fire Guitars have you bought a bigger bowl? :) Seriously, I will try to follow each stage to build mine. Will share how it turns out later.

[@jasonflynnpp144]

Awesome build sir!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Jason. Appreciate it. M~

[@jakewoods5325]

Awesome work and great video, keep up it up brother!

[@snappystettner]

I cannot wait to make one! This was very fun to watch and it sounds great! Your jokes were cracking me up too! I basically just want be you when I grow up.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks for watching, Snappy. You should, they are fun to build and play. M~

[@rodfuller2418]

Cool build

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Rod. M~ 😎

[@Hunterslife315]

Beautiful my friend

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Run&Gun. M~😎

[@WildaConnell]

Just discovered cigar box guitars. I am obsessed! Your video is fun to watch & easy to follow. Thank you.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, I'm glad you discovered CBG's They are super fun. Thanks for checking out the vidoes. M~

[@DeeTee79]

I was gonna make a plain cigar box guitar out of an old COHIBA box I have laying around but since I have cat bowls I prefer the idea of making it a resonator. Thanks for the suggestion. This video inspired my to put another summer project on my list. Thanks Michael!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks D. They are fun to build. M~

[@Old-Dutchman]

nice work ,amazing dude

[@kewlbns69]

just a thought...you could've drilled a smaller hole. just enough to pull the wires through and had the piezo sandwiched between the biscuit and the bowl. no idea if it'd make a difference but i'm thinking it might.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That may work, but the peizo disk has the 2 wires soldered to it, so its not perfectly flat, and you would see a gob of glue under the biscuit...so I don't really know, you would have to try that one. M~

[@kewlbns69]

@@SouthernFireGuitars you could still glue it on the bottom if you wanted to. i think string pressure would probably keep the biscuit down. also, that way you could make minor adjustments for intonation.

[@dondickfisch4102]

Hi, it''s a nice instrument with an awesome sound!!!! Very good job friend!!!! Greets from Germany!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Don. M~

[@jwwebster9292]

Great job

[@coltknight3945]

I love it man! Keep up the good work

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks! Will do! M~

[@stevecorner5069]

Another great build Michael! And as always great sound! Thanks for sharing you expertise, Cheers!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Steve. I appreciate that. M~

[@richardrose3717]

Good job, nice build Mike!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Richard. And thanks for checking it out.M~

[@Jeepedest1]

Michael thanks for the inspiration just finished my first dog bowl . Was not copying your yellow color just happen to be what wife had in the basement. Call mine the angry bee. Thanks again love your videos

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, David, and congrats on the new dog bowl rez, the angry bee. lol Thanks for watching the videos, I appreciate that. M~

[@terrysilverback8604]

Great job as always. Sighned Jealous

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you very much!

[@artistpeteK]

Entertaining tutorial Michael!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Peter/

[@turtleboxguitars3796]

Nicely done! Nice wireless too! I think I have the same system!!! I was looking to build a dog bowl rezo! I'm subscribing today!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you for subscribing, and the comments. Yeah, that wireless system is not bad for the price. The dog bowl rezo's are awesome. M~

[@wealldieatthehandsoflovedones]

Nice. I'm in the midst of making a metal lunchbox guitar with a gibson 60th anniversary lunchbox.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks. That sounds pretty cool, good luck with the build. M~

[@diyautoschool]

That was great. SUBBED

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, I appreciate that. M~

[@khristine51]

Thanks so much, been wanting to build myself one but this gave me a lot of good information thanks

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Jose. They are fun to build, For sure. M~

[@hamburgeraaron80]

Thanks for all the info Michael! I needed the inspiration, and the smiley face (dog bowl resonator) helped too!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Aaron for checking it out. Happy Pickin. M~

[@saskfarm]

Nice work!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Curt. M~

[@mrkrud]

You have truly inspired me sir!!! Got a beat up “strat” with no electronics or pickguard. Time for some routing I think 😀

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, its good to be inspired. Good luck with the Strat resonator build. :)

[@bradfordhendricks8582]

Watching this video has given me an itch to build my own CBG. Thank you for making a fun tutorial. I don't have a cigar box, so I'm making one out of pallet wood (oak). It sanded up real pretty.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Bradford. That's great, you should build your own, its a lot of fun. Pallet wood looks nice when you clean it up some. Ive build a lot of things using pallets. Good luck with that CBG. M~

[@savedaz]

Nice job

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks harry. M~

[@Dadaistics]

Nice build, man!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, M~

[@jeremymoorer7033]

Very nice 👍 WOW......

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Jeremy. M~

[@Heather22056]

Good job and great video 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, I appreciate that. M~

[@rodmills6750]

Nice. Rod Berkshire UK.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Rod. 😎

[@daxbradley4346]

That looks like so much fun. And you make it look easy

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Dax, It is pretty fun. M~

[@MarkArrand-cf4cl]

Piezo (pee-zoh) Electric Transducer Pickup. Easy as pie to construct.❤

[@rogerreynolds1719]

Dammit man, now I've found another one I'll have to build! Good job and thank you.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Roger. Thanks a bunch. Yes, go for it. They sound real good too, different. M~

[@frankforrester42]

Subbed, liked and saved to list. Thank you for sharing this. Guess what I got. 4 dollar tree dog bowls and 3 artuo fuente boxes...... Oh yeah!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks my friend, for the subb and all. Wow, cool. Ive got to go back to the dollar tree. LOL

[@patrickmahon3476]

Enjoyed. Thanks!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

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

[@justmejammin]

Thank you so much, I needed that. Fun and informative video to refer to when, and if, I can ever get around to making my CB.🤠👍🏻

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks justme. The best way to get to building that CBG, is to just start on it. :) M~

[@anthonymiller3970]

Awesome video

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Anthony. M~

[@kewlbns69]

really dig your videos man. keep up the good work...you're doing something different here man. :D

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Kewl, I really appreciate that. I will do that. M~

[@briancarpenter4156]

Awesome brother..

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sPARROWiNNISHIROW]

never thought about a Dog Bowl Resonator...until now...

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, they are pretty kewl. M~

[@peterhaynes8258]

Very informative video & the result a lovely guitar, nice sound as well. I cant understand the one thumbs down, Michael is a Gent & EXCELLENT at what he does. Best Wishes, P.H.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you very much, Peter. M~

[@StevieD817]

Would you or do you ever have an in person class? Me and my buddy would love to come hang out on a weekend and build something cool. Keep up the videos & just being awesome dude 👊

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Never done anything like that, just online videos, but I shall keep them coming. M~

[@rytmelis]

It looks and sounds great! :-)

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, very much. M~

[@rickybaker7544]

"Theres a dog bowl in the way" LOL. "WOW"

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hey thanks Ricky for checking it out :) M~

[@sweetybnz7482]

Wow!

[@MikeSargentOnline]

Hey Michael. Love your videos. You should put a go to whoa of videos on building a few different models on DVD. I know I'd buy it. Maybe playing lessons too. Anyway cheers from down under Australia. 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Mike. That's a thought :) Stay safe down under, my friend. M~

[@tdiary8237]

you are the best!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you :)

[@jamesanthony8438]

Thanks! I found a nice dog bowl and silverware box that I wanted to try and use for a resonator guitar, but the problem with the neck not fitting where the bowl was kept me from actually proceeding with it. At least now I have an option that might work. =)

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, James. Thank you for checking it out, and good luck with your dog bowl rez. M~

[@piercedarrow57]

EXCELLENT tutorial...!!! Very well explained...definitely going to build one of these!!! Super entertaining video by the way...you made me laugh!!! Fun times!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks for the great comments. You, should build one, they are a fun build. M~

[@RomLitwin]

Wow! ❤

[@harrymaselii9889]

Love your videos...thats for the easy instructions...

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Harry, I appreciate that. M~

[@stevesstrings5243]

Wow! Nicely done! Thanks for the instruction. I definitely want to build one of these!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Steve, it was a fun build. Yes, I think you should build one :)

[@franklinhatchet6077]

Great video! Thanks for putting in the time to make it. Helps out a lot!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Franklin. Thank you for checking out the videos. I appreciate that. M~

[@mcopado]

One of the best vids on this subject I have seen.. Wish this had existed back when I built my first ones. Going to file this in the "to be shared if someone asks how to make one on FB" file. Though I'm curious about drilling the hole to connect the piezo to the biscuit (I've never done that on the ones I've made) seems that it would almost cancel out the metallic resonance we want in metal resonators.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Michael. The hole in the bowl, is smaller than the piezo disk, so its touching the metal and the wood, so I get the tingy sound of the metal, but its a more amplified tone. I like it.

[@shirleybender]

Thank you Michael for not only making an educational video but a humorous one as well! Do you ever have workshops? I would love to learn how to make one!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Shirley. I haven't had any workshops, just the how to videos. M~

[@shirleybender]

@@SouthernFireGuitars I’m more of a hands on learner. I do have some of the tools you show you use... but some not yet. I do have my late husband’s tools and 12 inch Dewalt chopsaw. It took me 5 YEARS to be brave enough to use it 😱 it was time to sell it, or USE it!!! Now I use it all the time! I play the guitar... but love the sounds you make on the CEGAR BOX!! 🥰 I have about 20 boxes of different sizes and all are made of wood.. I will keep watching your videos and I will post a picture of my attempt to make one 😊

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@shirleybender That's great.The best way to learn is to just do it. Do post photos when you build one, Thanks M~

[@JackCliffordWilliams]

Dog bowl resonator!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That's what I said. lol

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you. Inspiring. Some interesting diy pickups out there. Any thoughts. Thanks again.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks for watching! Ive never made any pickups. M~