How to make an electric canjo guitar

I wanted to make an instrument using a tin biscuit box. So I made this DIY guitar.
Tools and materials:
Guitar tuning pegs: amzn.to/2zYxiJ3
Jigsaw: amzn.to/2pP39WZ
Hum bucker pickup: amzn.to/2C2rShG
Rotary tool: amzn.to/2IKdUSS
Spoke shave: amzn.to/2E74p1w
Miter box: amzn.to/2pIkscc
Fret wire: amzn.to/2y9E0L4
Bone for bridge: amzn.to/2pIsSjN
Electric guitar strings: amzn.to/2C5hNRe
I would like to give special thanks to:
The Stewart McDonald website for the fret calculator
www.stewmac.com/FretCalculator
Seymour Duncan's web site for the wiring diagram
www.seymourduncan.com/wiring-d...
For more information about this project, go here:
scrapwoodcity.blogspot.gr/2016...
For more scrap wood projects, please visit my blog:
scrapwoodcity.blogspot.gr/
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[@ryanricke2247]

Grandmas with an empty tin: Sowing kits Grandpas:

[@drperkyreal4686]

Wow the boys locker room memes have really evolved

[@grantflippin7808]

It's called a banjo

[@j-dflashstudiosdiscontinue2125]

@@grantflippin7808 yeah we know, the thing is its made of a tin can, so the names canjo for this type of banjo.

[@HomephoneProductions]

I didn't even know those biscuit boxes could be used for anything other than sewing needles

[@xvelliseraptor1804]

SHIIIIIT. When you at your grandmama house and you see one of those! "mmmmmm cookies!" Then you open it and it's just sewing equipment. "FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!"

[@louis3141]

@@xvelliseraptor1804 At least you realized it before you put one in your mouth....

[@xvelliseraptor1804]

Truth Hurts Thankgod, bro

[@tylerworrell4446]

@@louis3141 sounds like you're speaking from experience.

[@MLFranklin]

Or spare buttons.

[@ranzamaceanruig]

Excellent video (including the background music). I think the best part of the build was the fact that this wasn't made in a fully equipped-no-expense-spared professional work shop. Very nice use of basic hand tools and low budget power tools! This makes even a guy like me feel that I could do the same. Bravo!

[@manicassassin4542]

The wooden volume knob was a beautiful touch

[@TotoDG]

My friend: “So what kind of guitar do you play?” Me: “Biscuit tin.”

[@FeralBoyKnives]

I was not expecting it to sound that good. Awesome project man!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+July With Fitz me too, but it was a nice surprize! Of Course I played it through a fender blues junior which is an awesome amp!

[@RideswithChuck]

This is beyond my skill level but I enjoyed watching you work.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you very much

[@ghost7073]

Scrap wood City μένεις θεσσαλονικη επειδή πρόσεξα υλικά μ ελληνικά γράμματα

[@ghost7073]

εεε;

[@laurakampf]

i love how much you appreciate and respect your materials even if it´s "scraps". way to go!!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Laura Kampf thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@StickSkits]

+Scrap wood City This is such an amazing creation! I think I'll try making my own soon! How long did the whole process take you roughly if you don't mind me asking? :)

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+StickSkits thanks, just a few days

[@74dartman13]

Awesome! If I would've had my eyes closed when you played, I'd swear it was an electric banjo, factory made, and probably expensive! Nice work!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@TheRokkis]

"Darling, I'm going to learn how to play banjo!" *continues by building a banjo* Next week: "Darling, I'm going to learn how to steer a ship!" "Oh no...."

[@ScrapwoodCity]

lol

[@hamburgermeat6572]

lol

[@lanius3653]

Lol

[@boazvandenbrink]

lol

[@wilma7612]

lol

[@jn7309]

"why are there pickups in my sewing kit?"

[@sandibart7140]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Loved the sound of it!

[@eddyyu7091]

I like banjo music but couldn't guess a canjo can give such a good sound. Good job, sir.

[@valmena2276]

you are the kind of person that KZbin needs. thank you

[@ScrapwoodCity]

I thank you

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Wow! It sounds awesome.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Shake the Future thank you very much

[@curtismarean6963]

You are a craftsman, sir. Very nicely done!

[@stevew585]

This Guy is AMAZING! What a talented Craftsman!

[@REGROY1913]

Awesome workmanship and sound!!

[@MattFriedrichs]

Always love hearing the instrument after seeing it put together. Love all the little details and craftsmanship. Also was happy to see your chisels are only in marginally better condition than mine. Thanks for posting and sharing.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Matthew Friedrichs thank you very much

[@mrtiger1833]

I made this cameo and now I’m opening for Jack White next Thursday. Thank you for posting this video. It has truly changed my life.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

VERY nice result, visually and musically.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you

[@damonlee201]

dont stop .love it all.

[@pb4078]

I love the ultra fast motion with the saws and other tools. I love the fact that you left there audio in.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Patrick Burns thanks

[@SwallowForge]

That's awesome, I really love the sound too :) you should have played your own background music, I would quite happily listened to more of your playing :)

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Swallow Forge thank you. I play the background music! ;)

[@H1PP1E88]

@@ScrapwoodCity glad you actually play the backround music instead of just stealing it from someone else, but do you *really* sit there for thirteen minutes playing the same tune or does it loop so well I just don't know?

[@LaZaritasjourney]

WOW! Good tone sound! Good job! Thnx for sharing!

[@germanlopezdavo1771]

as everythink you make, just another awesome project again

[@MakeitExtreme]

Awesome!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Make it Extreme σ'ευχαριστώ πολύ αδερφέ!

[@huemorris6099]

Sounds REALLY good!

[@americanbulldog2015]

Soooooo cool!!!!!!!! A truly talented man!!!!

[@gianlucavellamusic2677]

Sounds beautiful

[@olekblochin9336]

sounds great, looks great. thanx

[@MikuCigarBoxGuitar]

This was pleasure to watch! Awesome job man

[@ZvikaDror]

Awesome work, idea, and sound! I swear I'm smiling for 5 minutes for the triumph of your project :) Thanks for sharing!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

lol, thank you very much

[@blackbeanburger3357]

oh my god the sound is amazing lol... great work!

[@jeffnichols6448]

I would love to see a resonator guitar made in a similar build. Beautiful work.

[@Zeonoid]

Joy to look at you at work

[@ScrapwoodCity]

nice to hear that

[@MrMetalclay]

Great build video, lots of great ideas you've used. I especially liked the neck construction.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@Makify1]

Good stuff! I love homemade instruments like this and you do such a great job with them. Love how you make your own wooden knobs too. I might have to steal that idea.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Makify1 thank you very much!

[@MarcosThunder]

Great video and build!

[@Landeville]

Wow, thanks for the blind rivet tip! Never thought of that :)

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Nice job! I love my cigar box guitar. Now I am inspired to make something like this!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Mark Hanson thank you, glad you liked it

[@StamosTee]

Speechless !!! It's awesome my friend !

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Stamatis T thank you very much

[@johnmitchelljr]

Great build rewarded with fantastic sound. Thank you.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@willybee3056]

Oh Wow,, that is talent in so many ways. And ambition is a talent in its own right. I live in Minnesota, I'll have to wait till spring to take my hat off to you... Keep up the good work. .. ;-)

[@theantichrist6524]

That was vary impressive and it sounded great

[@GenTal1969]

Another fabulous instrument love it

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+GenTal1969 thank you

[@panosskentzos]

Πολύ ωραία πράγματα και ιδέες! Ψιλομαστορεύω DIY όργανα και εδώ είδα πολλές ιδέες και λύσεις σε κατασκευαστικά θέματα που είχα! Subscribed! Είναι πολύ ωραίο να βλέπεις ότι υπάρχουν κι εδώ άνθρωποι που πειραματίζονται έτσι!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ φίλε μου, χαίρομαι που βρήκες χρήσιμα πράγματα στo video. Καλά μαστορέματα

[@R0bZk8]

These videos are so satisfying to watch :D Love it!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Rob Salaets thank you very much

[@sbjennings99]

Sounds Awesome

[@j-bird6563]

Nice! Sounds good

[@jolox.]

Great video! Your instrument has a really nice sound. Makes me want to try to make one! Thank you for the fun video!

[@vladpavlenko]

Super cool!

[@joewalsh8217]

Sounds good!

[@johnbanzali3278]

Awesome instrument

[@ArchieBC]

Like the video. Love the outcome! Very nice work!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you

[@lindawoody8501]

Nicely done. Thanks for the lesson. Gee it really sounds good and twangy like a banjo ukulele. Good work.

[@RoySaad]

Wow I love it ! Your videos are getting better and better (and more complicated). Keep it up!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Roy Saad thank you very much

[@telsonvital3374]

Perfect your instruments and your job, you are a greatest artist !

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@stevepethel6843]

Makin your own lathe and then turning your control knob...Love that determination creativity. Skill and Art. And you said you played the sound track too.Nice. That chrome steel can looks awesome.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you my friend

[@MM-vs2et]

the background song is literally stuck in my head now

[@ScrapwoodCity]

lol

[@grilledcheesesammy]

You make your own guitar and try to jam but that's the only song you can ever play 😂

[@germanlopezdavo1771]

as everythink you make, another awesome project

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Germán López Davó thank you very much

[@radams009]

WOW I can see me making this. Great job

[@Dave51262]

That came out great and sounds awesome! Nice work with the video too. Thanks.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@davidlapp9438]

Wow that sounds very good for homemade guitar

[@gunsmith549]

Nice hand work. Its inspiring to see the drive in youth to make things.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you

[@morganalvarez5925]

Master craftsman and great musician

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you for the nice words

[@tentenonetrick]

this is so cool

[@mayettemagalang6934]

Nice. It’s look very professional

[@bigpaul5528]

Very nice video, thanks for showing all the details. Other videos skip over what they think are simple steps but for us beginners are quite important.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you, glad you found it useful

[@jpwoodwork]

thats awesome!! sounds great

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+jp woodwork thank you

[@everettthornton2463]

that is a great build,and very impressive sound from it,thanks.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

very glad you liked it, thanks

[@joshuaweasenforth7757]

Vsry impressive! Great job! Great share!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@matteoverri8922]

Great! I was looking for a way to build a banjo, and I think I've learned more from your video than from anything else :) Excellent tutorial, really thank you!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you very much, glad you found it useful!

[@gregtuna49]

thats really cool how you can turn a biscuit tin and wood into a great instrument. props to you man.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Roman “Zumbah” Bellic thank you very much

[@albertovitagola]

awesome...I'm totally amazed!!! I love this guy

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you very much

[@alexjuchem]

Congratulations! Excellent work!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@pb.manoelvicentesilva996]

Parabéns!! Cara o timbres ficou top, você é um artista meu mano.

[@irishwanderer4206]

awesome stuff thats cool !!!

[@ashleyrose6438]

wow, this sounds way nicer than most of the home made guitars i see on here, nice job!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@kerryhartjen8651]

Fantastic. Thank you.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

I thank you

[@toddyrocks]

great work !!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you

[@hardcore7298]

wow! perfect! congrats!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@TheDeeThornton]

Freakin' epic! Excellent work Sir.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you my friend

[@RJD0314]

Outstanding!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you

[@SofiaTheGoofyComic]

great playing. the build is cool too

[@generalgoodman3906]

Great Skills

[@Travisphoenix334]

Great job! Love your channel!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you very much

[@alx9064]

good music for the test !

[@blackswanprepping8827]

Lovely instrument! Well done!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+Dutchhorse thank you my friend

[@SpectacularName]

That was a badass way to do inlays.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

+SpectacularName lol

[@PEOCTAT]

OMG !!!! Awesome Bro!!!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you very much

[@materiagrezza9331]

This inspires me to build tiny string instruments in the near future...if only i had the right tools!

[@dalekenjarvis]

Damn that sounds good!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you very much.

[@TeTe76VTheChiken]

Formule pour la position des frettes : L = longueur entre le chevalet et le sillet n = n° de la frette en partant du sillet x = longueur entre le chevalet et la frette x = L × 2^n/12

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

Oh dear! Math and French in the same formula? Its a high school nightmare!! Or is that nuit jument? I don't know. Help!!!

[@lanceespinosa7275]

This guy needs more subscribers!

[@Glenfiddich101]

It's really nice to see someone making such a fine instrument with such basic tools !! 😲😁👍 I mean most KZbin videos out there the people making things usually seem to have the very best of tools which costs an arm and a leg and you end up drooling over the equipment used, but then never ever copying the thing that the KZbinr is making because you know that you could never afford the tools in the first place 😲😲 but after watching this video I'm going to set up my own little guitar shop right now 😁😁😁👍 Thank you for the great video and the motivation, I have just clicked the like button and subscribed too 👍 Glen 😁👍

[@eraclio2000]

Impressive!!!

[@jpcgordon]

This is awesome and is certainly my next project. I just finished my third, and best yet, cigar box guitar.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thanks. Feel free to post photos of your projects in my Facebook page if you want!

[@cartoonliker4666]

Great job building that electric banjo. 👍👍

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you

[@mtmals9786]

really nice build...I burnt out on my builds...this style of build might get me started again...Justin Johnson is cranking out some great sounds in these...thanks.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks. I know that guy, he is really groovy!