So.. You Wanna Build a Cigar Box Guitar ?? Part 3

Welcome to Part 3 of the 2020 Cigar Box Guitar Builders Master Class. This video covers frets and various fretting methods and the tools necessary. Also discussed are ways to cut out for pickups, internal mounting blocks, removing the box top, screwing in the neck, notching the neck for a pickup, embedding the piezo in hot glue
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[@user-gm1me6qt4y]

Viva maestro! Belarus with you!

[@Dragonsbrath]

This is probably the most difficult part of building to me. I've had the frets just pop off in other areas when tapping in the fretting. You make it look simple. Maybe eventually it will be simpler to me hopefully. Great video .

[@richbutters2106]

Great set of videos. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort. I am inspired

[@crackedupmonk]

I’ve recently started building my own, you’ve served as an inspiration and provided many useful tricks and tips. Thank you so much man!

[@stevesstrings5243]

More great information! I love the pitter-patter sound of rain on your shop roof! We don't hear that too often down here in Texas.

[@joshuaconnor9012]

The color of that neck Del is awesome👍👍👍!!!

[@da-madmodler4692]

Hey man thanks for the videos thanks to you I’m searching for the best cigar box I can find. Just can’t wait to build my own. What fun.

[@donaldfrederick1557]

Keep on rocking

[@tracymcdougal6381]

I think I have mastered back angle, when I build a cbg It makes my life easy when I play it. Remember what you said you don’t hit the box when playing. Great idea, Groovy days 😎

[@davidskimin3471]

Great videos buddy, keep them coming

[@The1stGurehaundo]

Thank you for your wonderful videos!

[@davidozab2753]

Plan to be at the Cigar Box Northwest Festival in June. Hope to see you there.

[@JohnSiedleski]

Cool part 3 finally here.

[@ecalzo]

SUPER SUPER as Usual Del ... great tips here .. :-) bye from italy

[@willg4944]

Another fine video.

[@timothy5974]

Your the MASTER 🙏

[@tracymcdougal4729]

Groovy idea, I guess I live in a cave because I had no idea that Dremel made a scroll saw.😜😜

[@Mauitaoist]

12:59 Back of the box says #281 Delay made a few f these apparently!

[@notafunnyuser]

Your beard is so perfectly cut it almost seems like the typical fake Santa beard, but it's awesome nonetheless!

[@alwayslearning8365]

Hello these videos are great. I have decided to use the jumbo fret as a zero fret on the build that I am doing. I have to order some jumbo frets. What is the best size jumbo frets to use that can be used for both 3 string and 4 string CBGs?

[@markballard9300]

Great videos. Question on frets. You don’t need to level and crown the frets? Just making plans to build my first CBG and your videos are so helpful! Thanks, Mark

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

I do on an “as needed” basis

[@dgperforms1]

Ugghhhh...there's a thing called fret files....Stew Mac has em

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

i have many

[@edwardkipp4911]

Six tuners... leave you three for the next guitar!

[@emanuelungero5979]

Amazing! I do have a a question, does the piezo have to be right under the bridge? And i see that you leave the space between the top of the cigar box and neck, which you carve out by a rasp, but why so? Does it do something to the sound?

[@laurabell58]

I would think that it allows the top / soundboard to vibrate freely for a better / louder sound

[@scottadams1061]

Also I’m sure that if the soundboard (box top) was in contact with the neck without being glued you might get buzzing between the 2 pieces

[@mikeclarke9281]

Hi Del, I bought some control nobs. They have a hole on the side, but no screws, is this normal please

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

interesting… not sure . sometimes there’s little allen screws to tighten. depends on the style of knob. i’ve seen those before

[@ronmiller7916]

Del, do yo cover how you make/size the heal of the neck? So based on depth of box, is there a rule of thumb?

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

I strive for balance... flow... proportion and strength... each box is different

[@lolarice1860]

Will you be selling this box ? If so where , when and price. Keep up the great work you have inspired me to build one!

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

this is a custom commission... but... I might decide to keep it for myself... :-) just kidding .....

[@olgreybear7997]

Genius! I now know that I use too much hot glue when potting the piezo (when I use them). Thanks to you yet again. While we’re on the subject, is there a reason you don’t use rod piezos or preamps?

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

I use rod piezo's from time to time... and I LOVE the sound, power and tonal options of a preamp.

[@olgreybear7997]

Thanks Mr Puckett. That’s me decided for the build I’m on now. Single coil and rod piezo with preamp it is then! Do you (personally) pot a rod piezo or just stick it under the saddle as is?

[@brentkasl6510]

Wouldn't it be easier and cleaner to do all,of the fret work etc before staining or clear coating neck/board?

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

have you ever tried cleaning clear coat from the frets?? it sucks. I have probably done every 'order' and sequence of events and I don't really have a particular method other than maybe a final touch up... or not.?? Each build is different and dictates HOW it wants to be built. I try to just go with the flow and stay out of the way... :-)

[@JolicoeurAbear]

what clippers do you use?

[@scottadams1061]

Do you ever install a truss rod in the neck? Is there enough string tension to warrant a truss rod? Whether you use a truss rod or not, do you have much of an issue with necks warping? I know it’s not rocket science exactly, more of a folk art I guess, but I like to build things as thoughtfully as I can. Also, do you ever build cases for your CBGs? Thanks for the videos. I’m planning on building at least a few CBGs for myself and 7 grandchildren when I finish a few other projects.

[@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar]

I have not built cases or used truss rods...yet 😎

[@Crosshatch1212]

Cheers del,im taking it all in ,I sent you an email .😅im sweating it .😂​@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar

[@hallobre]

Same procedures for an acoustic one, but without the pick up part?

[@gabewatson2156]

You could check out his video on resonator springs for acoustics. Pretty cool stuff.

[@BoTTanker]

Do I have to have a fret board

[@gabewatson2156]

I've seen people cut the frets right into the neck before. I'm not experienced in the slightest though, so take that with a grain of salt

[@dwsnsgp]

But i can buy six tuners for less than i can buy three. Then i can make two three strings.

[@scottadams1061]

Just keep in mind you can buy tuner sets 2 different ways. Strats and similar electrics have 6 tuners all oriented the same way so you’d get 2 CBGs, both with 3 tuners on top. OR you can buy a set of 6 with 3 left and 3 right hand tuners so you’d get 1 CBG with 2 tuners on top and one on bottom and the 2’nd CBG would have 2 tuners on bottom and 1 on top (opposite the 1’st one). Any way you choose would work you just have to think ahead and plan your headstocks accordingly.

[@rogerbolles3772]

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