No pictures yet, but bridges are made. We used rosewood, slotted them for a bone nut and beveled the edges. They will look good.

Edit: The bridges are made. We slotted the rosewood, machined for thickness and then tapered the edges for a clean look. I still need to take a picture…

hanging by the neck

here are 5 necks getting finish applied.

wooden soldiers

Ok, so far, 4 necks are roughed out and frets cut. Shaping is complete and ready for finish.

4 cigar box guitars ready for finish

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

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

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

Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival – August 27, 2011

It’s blues • It’s rock • It’s primal • It’s free

The Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival celebrates this traditional, home-made instrument with two stages and live music in downtown York. Both nationally-touring bands and local amateur musicians perform. Think Delta Blues meets local garage band. Food and merchandise vendors combine to make this a family-friendly fun event.