How to Make a Simple cigar Box Guitar

www.michaelbron... Simple cigar box guitar using 1x2 poplar board, cigar box, 1.5" hex nut 1/4"dim. , 5/16" j bolt, tuning pegs from CBGitty Guirar supply.

[@f1948s]

Thanks Michael. Very quick and to the point. I have to agree with others. Never glue the bridge leave it movable. Never glue the lid just use small nails and put corner protectors on. Reason: easier to repair without tearing up the box.

[@fokker313]

I never glue the bridge down, or the box, near impossible to replace/repair. Floating bridge is meant to be able to move to adjust the Intonation! Just the way I build but I believe a whole lot easier if repairs needed down the road!

[@calebnist1112]

Great guide! Hoping that when school starts I can use the workshop and materials to build a nice one.

[@michaelbronco]

Hey man, Thanks for the nice compliment, Glad you like it. I'll keep 'em comin'.

[@KennethKramm]

Impressive to see you you do things. So cool!

[@TheTmnatr]

Thanks! I wish I had found your video before I embarked on this project. Somehow I finished my first cigar box violin instead...

[@mulekickhandmadeguitars8465]

I do not play the guitar. My youngest son does. I build 'em -- he plays 'em. I've built him a few electric, and acoustic, cigar box guitars, a shovel guitar, and even a shovel bass guitar. All of them play like a dream. They're really fun to build, but none of the are perfect. But...they play...perfectly. What endears me to them the most is that they originated out of imperfection, poverty, desire, and poor man's ingenuity. Make 'em gritty I say. Keep 'em real. But that's just me.

[@gigglesgames1]

What kind of strings do you use?

[@jpomalay3367]

very good job ,love your style

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Your video is fascinating and much appreciated . Thanks very much .

[@michaelbronco]

Fun project!

[@rzambory2938]

This is so well done. Thank you. Great job Rochon.!?! Have a super day

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

i'd LOVE for you to check out my of my CBG's - i've built 125 so far... no end insight... drop inane say HI :-)

[@dwaynecurfman555]

Great Video!!! What size bolt do you use for your headstock nut?

[@michaelbronco]

5/16

[@kevinnielson3090]

Nice thankyou I'm working on a cigarbox too only its gona be I guess you call it resinater style I'm gona use a brass spitoon with biscuit in the center

[@proyectophanus]

Tanks man !!! incredible job ! but I more interested in buying one from you ! Regards from Norway.

[@michaelbronco]

Ha, yes! Just corrected that. Thanks for noticing,

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

How do you find the fret positions?

[@michaelbronco]

Two ways: You can purchase a fret guide from Stu Mac, or just make your own template using a guitar for a guide. Hold a piece of !/2" x 2" stick against a guitar and make marks. Then use a straight edge.

[@stratg3925]

Michael Bronco Enjoyed your video. I used Lowes Swanson yardstick with millimeters & inches on it for under 3 bucks and used the free Stu Mac fret calculator. mm made it easier for me on my first and only build…so far. Working on a uke right now.

[@michaelbronco]

Thanks for the great tip!

[@74dartman13]

That's what I did...copied the 25 1/2" Fender scale off one of my electric guitars. Worked wel!👍😎🎸🎶

[@GeoffreyUrch]

Really Nice Tutorial Thank You .

[@tomcooper1243]

Thank you.

[@michaelbronco]

My pleasure Tom. Working on some other designs now. I'll post soon.

[@alext9067]

I liked it. It was good.

[@skatetodeath666]

knows how to make them not how to play them lol great video :)

[@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar]

Love it....

[@momoney2720]

thanks mate

[@rjravaz]

amazing!

[@-.9481]

Thanx for video))

[@UWCcyberwolf]

NP we all do it

[@UWCcyberwolf]

Guitar box guitar? Did you mean cigar box guitar?

[@carmelinakatzman1863]

I made it with woodprix handbooks !