Articles from September 2010



Guitar show mass build

Calendar September 19, 2010 | Posted by

We are currently making several Cigar Box Guitars to take to the local guitar swap meet.

Here is the stash of boxes.

Our next group of guitars

Ok we have cut the wood for the necks, 9 in total. Each is about 36 inches long by 1-5/8 inches wide.

soon to be guitar necks

Next we made a jig to scarf the ends of the boards to form a headstock angle..

locating the cut.

Now to glue up the necks.

ready to glue

now glue and clamps.

Glue applied, need more clamps

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Latest build info for September and October 2010

Calendar September 16, 2010 | Posted by

Fans of the cigar box guitar! 

We will be producing a run of CBG’s to sell at the upcoming
guitar swap meet in Annandale, Virginia or on Ebay.

 These will be straight forward guitars with piezo =
pick ups,
simple boxes and maple headstocks.  We will be using the boxes that we have on the shelf to help make way for some more!  If you want one, let us know and we will make one for you!

contact Info@cigarguitar.com  

Please check out and subscribe to our face book page: 
Username is “CigarGuitar” or our YouTube page: Username is
“TheCigarGuitar.”

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Ukelele is complete!

Calendar September 14, 2010 | Posted by

Ok, the beast is finished! Maple neck, overlay fingerboard with exotic wood…I can’t find the lable.

Cigar box uke

Teddy is proudly showing off his latest build, cigar box Ukelele

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Latest build…

Calendar September 3, 2010 | Posted by

Currently we are constructing a Cigar Box Uke. The box is ready for assembly, reinforcement was done with rosewood. Small fretwire was ordered as well as bridges and nuts….
Glue up is complete, now to shape the neck. Check back often to see how we are doing.

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