Building a Cigar Box Guitar - From Start to Finish

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Materials: Padron Cigar Box, Doug Fir neck, Lowes fingerboard, 3 open gear tuners, wood glue, Jumbo Fret, medium medium frets, 1.5 three hole hinge, disc piezo, 1/4 inch audio jack, wood screws, finishing washers, hanging hook, eyelets and two nails for string catch
Tools: table saw, hand sander, router, hand files, sand paper, screw gun, small hand saw, fretting template, circular saw bit, assorted drill bits, clamps, rulers, stain, soldering iron, glue gun, small wrenches, wire cutters/strippers, reading glasses, grinding wheel, belt sander, awl, pens and pencils, fretting hammer, forsner bit, scissors...tape....time...
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[@koalajs]

My entire life, I never felt like I could relate to someone by this much. What an energy and spriteful soul you have. Many thanks for the video 😊

[@aidenwilson3330]

Literally his personality is so familiar

[@charlestalarico7682]

I thought you said "spiteful".

[@rickwalkuski9366]

....My sentiments eggZachery...much appreciated !!

[@freddyjholst60]

Yeah Del,s a great soul.Gifted man

[@mariuspies6651]

@@aidenwilson3330 ..v

[@Shambala53]

Best cigar box building video out there..

[@bobbysumthinorother1725]

Gonna try and make my nephew one of these thanks for the video 👍🏼

[@pc9434]

It cracked me up when you used the Fibonacci calipers and center gauge to place the holes, then held the box up in the air to cut the hole. Like my dad always said, measure with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, and cut it with a chainsaw.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

you made me laugh… i also spit out my drink i laughed so hard!!! thank you ?? 😊

[@chrisphillips4859]

Yup... Artist.

[@paulthompson2072]

Gotta have one BADASS

[@pedraw]

Dang............now I wanna build a cigar box guitar. I've never picked one up but it looks like fun. You're a good instructor and I appreciate the effort.

[@edgelite]

I'm finally building my first one today. Well i started yesterday. I've watched many of your videos the last couple months. I think this one is the best end to end video there is. Explaining just the stuff you need to know and not a bunch of extra gibiddy gab 😅 i finally scored a bakers dozen worth of boxes yesterday. You can't just go to the cigar store here in Canada. It's illegal for them to sell them. You guys think you have silly laws about stuff. You can't top Canada.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

awesome!! good luck with everything!!!

[@bobhubbuck]

I must say that was brilliant I have been looking and looking for someone like you that shows how to make Cigar Box Guitar thank you so much, now I will build one.

[@walkinoshea452]

As a carpenter, I found this very interesting. Well done.

[@Crosshatch1212]

Now you can build a truly unique c box guitar

[@lawrencenoctor2703]

Hear hear old chap. Bye.

[@jimholmes341]

Just picked up my first CBG and now I can't wait to build one...thank you

[@Ronhithcox]

Just built my first CBG. Finished it tonight. Love it!... and then I found this video. Wish I watched this first! But I am still pretty happy with my first build, and already planning on many more! Great vid! Thank you.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

welcome to the mosh pit

[@rstarguitar5350]

I really appreciate your back angle idea I know you use that on all of your builds if I’m correct I’ve never actually used it but you explained it very well here with the thickness of the box times three at the back end and the single thickness towards the front that was really illuminating and made it really clear and easy to understand I’m definitely gonna try it thank you so much I appreciate your content

[@danielm8582]

Just starting out building. Love all of your content.

[@christopherhuntermusic]

Loved the video. As a slide player who loves Blues I’ve always loved the way a cigar box guitar sounds. You did a great job with the build. Plus I love the jamming you did on your instrument. Kudos!

[@halo20763]

That was a great show, loved it!!

[@chamomilechampion3716]

Thank you, my friend.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

thank YOU 😀

[@HarraCinco]

I ❤️ this video 👍.. hours ago i make an appoinment tomorrow to buy an used my first cigar box guitar.....right now im watching your video and very happy to play it! 😎🤟

[@pctips4all]

That was absolutely amazing! Going back to watch your other videos! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@maroqueco7311]

Man its crazy how it feels like listening to an old friend, amazing videos this gotta be the funniest instruction vídeo ever, regards from Sonora Mexico

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

thank you… i guess ?!? 😎

[@39love31]

I just Love Seeing People Building things that are near to their Heart! Such a great Tutorial!

[@Joseph-uj2sz]

You really helped me on my next one I'm going to make a banjo 🪕 first

[@thekingpotato3573]

I might make one in school

[@Stefengris]

I love your energy. It's the sort of videos I enjoy watching. great job!

[@rstarguitar5350]

Some great tricks there in building I love to hear other builders and their ideas because as much as I may think I know it all there’s so much I don’t and it’s great to hear someone else’s ideas especially when they’re better than yours. The trick is to hear somebody who is coming from a different perspective which is fresh an outside the box where I’m coming from really cool ideas

[@eml5086]

Thank you!

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

New hobby alert. Im going to try to make one.

[@drtyjmmancavemusic420]

This dude and his skills are awesome I like his builds just bought a kit I wish I had one of his

[@douglaslambert579]

Awesome video

[@briancarpenter4156]

I just want to say that I find these are the very best videos out there they have helped me tremendously. Thank you.

[@studioart62]

good stuff Del, your videos are always informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work.

[@pedromusic4209]

Awesome thanks 🙏 I’m on my 3rd CBG, your videos helped a lot. CBGs are like Lays potato chips, Ya can’t build just one 😋

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

heheheee you got it

[@ronniemedlin517]

Nice work Del. Makes me want to build another one right now.

[@mrchris999]

What a fantastic video. Instructional and inspiring. Thank you!

[@ioannisbelantakis4731]

Nice job,great material ideas and great sound!!!

[@denishooper2618]

great job my friend I will do one as soon as possible

[@crunchysteve]

So, because it's the guitar, it's an output jack. The amp has the input jack. The sound comes out of the guitar, into the amp. :D

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

simply put … it’s “the jack”. hopefully people can figure out what to do with it. 🤓?

[@marcocodoni2668]

authentic genius man! intelligence and practical

[@martinez1077]

I can’t play but love building these thank you for teaching me how to build better

[@raystein5418]

Stunning Del, just stunning 😍

[@richgray5762]

Love the style of the box and the presentation

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

thank you Rich

[@constanceturner871]

Great job!

[@kennysylvia773]

That so cool i wanna buy myself one great stuff

[@Jack-fs2im]

brilliant

[@BamTechVids]

fantastic video. thanks! getting ready to build my first CBG

[@OneWithTheDark]

Great video! You sir are an artist!

[@hugojotallan6320]

Very nice Job man!.congrat...thanks!!!

[@coillaodh]

Thanks a million for these videos. I'm about to start my first cbg tomorrow!! Have learned lots from your videos! Would love to have your guitar playing skills! Greetings from Ireland!

[@mikeclarke9281]

Your amazing, I admire your skills, making and playing

[@graemethorne4540]

Fantastic, love your humour it makes the video very entertaining,and your wood working skills make it look easy.im sure it needs a lot of patience to do this.

[@johnaustin1825]

Many thanks Del

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

you’re very welcome John 😜

[@rickpencille6588]

Thank you for your help on my fun with these boxes. So many things you can do with them I wanna do everything. Awsome wood for 1 buck a box.

[@jasonbull5961]

Bauer brand at Harbor freight has heat guns and hot glue guns that work with the same 20v battery as all of the other Bauer cordless tools. The glue gun is AWESOME and being cordless makes it WAAAAY more versatile. Just thought I’d share.

[@normandcz]

Thank you for this so instructive video!

[@booglebug7967]

This is a good and fun video, Del.

[@ArcticBreaze]

Piezo makes electricity that it sends to the amp therefore output jack and the one on the amp is an input. easy

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

yup… the signal wants to get OUT into the world and into OUT into peoples ears

[@marcusmyers2076]

Nice, this is a great intro to a new world of music for me

[@rodneyray4176]

Great video - very helpful!

[@user-gr3by6nx2c]

your playing sense is good❣️

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

10:24 ... the back angle .. you are so right! I took your advise a year ago and noticed right away how much easier it was to get proper string action! I next went to my remaining cbgs and removed the necks and cut a back angle!! So worth the effort!

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

i’m trying to help people out... without being too judgmental... or opinionated 😎

[@guitarman_3693]

ohh yeah.. i was in the neck glue up stage of my latest build & ran across del & hit VERY great hint about back angle( THANK YOU DEL ) ... as he was explaning it, my les paul popped into my mind & i remembered when i discovered it had that "back angle" ...my build is almost complete & the back angle is working wonderful for string action & the surface mount CBGITTY flat humbucker.. again, thanks del.

[@zzwcpj]

So cool

[@briarburt4662]

What a delight! thank you 😊

[@stevelatronica6025]

Awesome, Thanks!

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

No problem!

[@blindowl-bushcraft-survival]

great video thanks

[@stellwood]

Very cool, time to clear the bench.

[@parrotheadfelt]

sounds great uncle Ted

[@thedindon]

Amazing!

[@randombroncosfan8095]

In the process of making my first one...

[@Dragonsbrath]

Nice build and appreciate the pointers. I struggle a little bit with the tuner placement but practice will eventually prevail. I also like the fretless slider just for something different. Great video,keep jamming bro.

[@chuckearp3564]

You make it look so easy, but you have build a few! Thanks! I thing I'll try

[@jacobtorrence4866]

You're awesome dude, made this interesting and easy to get into!

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

thank you Jacob!! 🤓

[@dirversified2939]

I started following you approx. 2 months ago. I mentioned how you inspired me. I've since made 5 3 string cigar box guitars. And 2 4 string. I especially like the scarf neck style. Now I'm currently working on my 1st license plate guitar. Del... You're the best teacher. Thank you my friend. I'd love to be able to share with you my 7 builds. I've been using humbucker pickups which requires a little more carving in the neck. My license plate model will be using the pizono pickup. Thank you many times over ...

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

all the best my friend!!!

[@samuelhugo3387]

I built a box ukulele with a piezo pickup and it sounds amazing with the amp

[@chrisphillips4859]

Never knew about shintu rasp good shaping tool

[@akinderreality]

great video!

[@qle278]

Really awesome instructional video, and you were a lot of fun to hang out with on video! Thanks, I think I will try my hand at making one!

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

your life will never be the same

[@AndyMinchew]

That rasp will remove a lot of wood in a short time. A must have tool.

[@fabiohaddad2531]

Thank you for the video!

[@austincaruso7596]

This is awesome great work. Sounds amazing

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Thanks for listening

[@CraigNewellShow]

Bravo!

[@ItsMe-uw8wi]

This is so cool

[@mr7oclock346]

I'm curious about three string Cigar Box guitars, because three notes make a chord. So, it seems like it would really be the way to go on a stringed instrument

[@sixwheelsdown7453]

Thanks for a really nice and fun video !

[@guzzoofoz]

Nice build Del. As usual. And I loved that last picking tune. Very laid back. Good choice from your little mate. 👍🇦🇺

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

thank you Guzzo! it’s a fun little ditty. very satisfying to play

[@route67ru]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JoseSalazar-xm9fw]

These are so cool. You do beautiful work.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

thank you for reaching out

[@simpl_lyf]

Great video brother 👍 Thanks for the fun teaching 😀. You blew me away with your Shinto rasp 😮 my first time seeing it. Man that looks awesome

[@dennisbackstrom2244]

Great guy, a little wacky in the most positive way. Good musician, really great at sharing some great knowledge. Thanks Brother 🙏

[@adolphlomely495]

Pretty Damm good

[@kheaslett]

Fan-dam-tastic!!! i love it !!!

[@juanalvarez1475]

thanks for share amigo ! super video

[@artiefufkin3292]

This is a very good video. I am going to make one for my next weekend project. Thanks for so much info.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

blessings mate

[@christopherball7937]

Try using brass BB's as your frit markers countersink them. Would look real nice Maybe use a clear glue to cover them

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Thanks for the tip! i have some BB’s 🤓

[@stevepethel6843]

You are a great teacher and talented artist.God blessed you with talents and you used them well. T Thanks again for teaching you taught me a lot today.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

Thank you Steve -

[@gmannikonov4250]

Шыкардос!!! Спасибо!!! Было интересно!!!)

[@yvandeloor7435]

You are the best my friend. Love your videos. Greetings from Belgium.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

thank you Y’van

[@karenhill1478]

Excellent!! ❤❤❤😊

[@robertwidehat1428]

Wow.!! You made my day sir.!

[@andylane8815]

I have one of those measuring tool's. Now I can use it. Cool. Didn't even know what it was.

[@user-uk3pm8gv4u]

You're a pretty rad dude!