The Cigar Box Guitar Builder
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The CBG Cover Band Challenge
Welcome the CBG Cover Band Challenge. All you need to do is play a verse and chorus from any AC/DC song and upload it to ‘The Cigar Box Guitar Builder’ Facebook group to enter. The winner will be chosen by Darren and myself and will get to pick the next band to cover. All abilities welcome and the winner won’t necessarily be the most musically talented. So have fun with it!!!
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Відео

17 June 2024
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In this video I share my recent cbgitty order with you. All products were purchased by me to build CBGs. I also received double sided promotional pamphlets to hand out at markets and festivals. Big thanks to Ben and the team for their wonderful service and support. The best way to support the show is to tell your friends and to use our affiliate link www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Use the promo ...
Times are hard. Long live Cigar Box Guitars!!
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This episode is a blend of what has happened in the shop today. I also discuss the different ways that you can engage with the ‘Cigar Box Guitar Builder’ content. A lot has gone on over the last couple of weeks and I have definitely fallen back on building cigar box guitars as a way to deal with the difficulties that I have been experiencing. Ultimately the family and I are fine, but times can ...
You should build a simple cigar box guitar!
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Start simple. If you are building super detailed CBGs try and go basic. It’s where everything started. It’s the heart and soul of our craft. The best way to support the show is to tell your friends and to use our affiliate link www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood Use the promo code BIRDWOOD to receive 10% off your first 3 orders.
Do you still love building cigar box guitars?
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I’ve made the hard decision to stop the more lucrative, made-to-order side of my business, in favour of my creativity. Have you needed to make a tough decision in regards to benefiting your life and creativity recently? Comment below. A very big thank you to Shane Speal and his recent build video, for helping me reach this decision. You can support this channel by using the CBGitty affiliate li...
Nut height and string intonation on a cigar box guitar
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In this video I demonstrate what happens when your guitar nut height is cut too high and how to intimate your cigar box guitar. If you are planning on building a cbg and need some parts please consider using the affiliate link below to order your parts. www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood You can get 10% off the price of your first 3 orders from CBGITTY if you use to promo code BIRDWOOD. Your purchas...
Fretless Electric Cigar Box Guitar
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This is the culmination of the last couple of videos. The first being the how to make a box video and the second was the wiring up a pickup harness episode. Here is the built guitar. I have really enjoyed using the cbgitty parts and the guitar has turned out to be a fantastic player. The box corners have actually really surprised me because when they turned up I thought they were going to be to...
Installing a pickup harness in a cigar box guitar
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In this video I show you how easy it is to install a pickup harness into a cigar box guitar. You can purchase these pickups from CBGitty And if you would like to support the show you can by using the CBGitty affiliate link below when ordering your cbg building supplies. www.cbgitty.com/?ref=birdwood If you use the promo code BIRDWOOD you can receive 10% off the price of your first 3 orders. Tha...
Making your own cigar box
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Many of us live outside the United States and find getting cigar boxes a difficult and expensive task. Building your own box provides you with an inexpensive and potentially stronger option. Not to mention that you then have the opportunity to be extra artistic with it. Thanks to Ben Baker and CBGitty Crafter Supplies for sponsoring this show and the podcast. If you would like to support the sh...
Fretting Tips and Tools
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In this video I offer some tips on filing fret ends and demonstrate how I make a fret end file. I then demonstrate the new cigar box guitar. If you’d like to help support the channel you can by simply telling your friends about the show. If you’d like to support the show in a more concrete fashion you can by using the cbgitty affiliate link when you next need to purchase your cigar box guitar p...
Proper piezo placement on a Cigar Box Guitar
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In this episode I discuss the importance of proper piezo placement. Of course my ideas are my own and open to discussion. Quite a few years ago I built a cbg with 4 piezo pickups placed around the box. One mounted in my favourite place, under the neck timber directly under the bridge, one placed between the box top and neck, under the bridge. Another two were placed on the box top. One next to ...
New shop studio set up
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I have been organising my work area over the last couple of weeks to provide you with content that is easier to view and learn from. Stay to the end where I have a few funny practices with the filming. Once again thank you so much for your support. Click on the affiliate link below to receive 10% off the total of your cbgitty order. Use the promo code BIRDWOOD along with the link www.cbgitty.co...
Letting the build guide you. Cigar box guitar building.
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Today I’m beginning the build of this Cowgirl Blues CBg and quite honestly I’m making it up as I go. I was thinking of building an electric instrument but I didn’t like the pickup placement options due to the small nature of the box. I’ll probably go for an electro acoustic option, possibly fretted?? I’m not sure. I’m letting the build guide me and not forcing anything. If you’d like to support...
Building a cigar box guitar with reclaimed timber
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In this video I demonstrate how I go about deciding how I am going to tackle a cigar box guitar build. I have just ripped up a heap of discarded timber into neck and fretboard lengths. I’m using a Montecristo cigar box as the body and a short length of timber for the neck. This will be a short scale guitar at 21 inches and I’m hoping that the fretboard will accomodate 12 frets. If you’d like to...
Building a simple Cigar Box Guitar
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Building a cigar box guitar can be an incredibly rewarding experience. You don’t need the best timber or the best box or even electronics to create your masterpiece. All you need is any kind of box or a length of timber, some strings, a set of machine heads and a little ingenuity. This video demonstrates that even a simple cardboard cigar box is a great base to build a guitar upon. If you’d lik...
Building a fretless Cigar Box Guitar.
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Building a fretless Cigar Box Guitar.
CBGitty box opening day!!
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CBGitty box opening day!!
Building a Fretless CBG
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Building a Fretless CBG
Better shipping rates to Australia from CBGitty.com
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Better shipping rates to Australia from CBGitty.com
Fancy fret markers and saving the world.
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Fancy fret markers and saving the world.
Addressing some small issues within the FB group.
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Addressing some small issues within the FB group.
Fretless cbg building tips
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Fretless cbg building tips
Wiring up a cigar box guitar
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Wiring up a cigar box guitar
Building a juke joint rocker part 3
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Building a juke joint rocker part 3
A new Beauty! Cigar box guitar
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A new Beauty! Cigar box guitar
Tame a piezo without a capacitor. A cigar box guitar tutorial.
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Tame a piezo without a capacitor. A cigar box guitar tutorial.
Tips on How I build my boxes for cigar box guitars.
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Tips on How I build my boxes for cigar box guitars.
‘Better’ by The Screaming Jets
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‘Better’ by The Screaming Jets
Channel news!! Things may change!
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Channel news!! Things may change!
Building a Juke Joint Rocker cigar box guitar Part 2
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Building a Juke Joint Rocker cigar box guitar Part 2

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  • @scillyautomatic
    @scillyautomatic 2 дні тому

    This is a great idea! So when you say "band" are you saying it has to be two or more people? Does solo qualify?

  • @bazsixx6894
    @bazsixx6894 4 дні тому

    is it work with Roasted Jatoba fretboard?

  • @johnparker3202
    @johnparker3202 9 днів тому

    Boring

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 21 день тому

    I have Coil split on my Charvel and love it!

  • @shadowminister4090
    @shadowminister4090 21 день тому

    I kept looking around the room for a cat, then realised it was yours 😅

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 22 дні тому

    My goal is to do this as a side hustle and make a few extra bucks...any and all tips are appreciated

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 22 дні тому

    Thanks Bro! Appreciate you

  • @seadoggozo-fishingguitarsa1837

    I have the same problem in malta. Boxes are rare as hens teeth 😂😂 What is your favourite / preferred size of box to make?

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 Місяць тому

    Tjanks

  • @edgelite
    @edgelite Місяць тому

    I built the smancy fancy first but this inspired me to go old school. Keep up the great videos. I like the idea of keeping things fun. Build to order is a drag sometimes.

  • @MicKeyMooZiK
    @MicKeyMooZiK Місяць тому

    Love it mate. Stick in a box and a sense of fun. Use what you've got and get it done.

  • @gavinfavelle7215
    @gavinfavelle7215 Місяць тому

    Great to hear you got the boxes. I may have to head up and get some off you 🤣

  • @user-dr6tm4wc4m
    @user-dr6tm4wc4m Місяць тому

    Well you didn't give us anything usefull.

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 Місяць тому

    What is your Podcast? Id like to subscribe

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 Місяць тому

    I can relate Bro. I work 12 hour days at my real job. Its hard to make time for my CBG,s sometimes

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 Місяць тому

    Thanks Bro.

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 Місяць тому

    Thanks Bro.

  • @MicKeyMooZiK
    @MicKeyMooZiK Місяць тому

    I remember making that decision. I tried offering limited choices for builds and steering customers towards what I liked building but in the end I was still building someone else's guitar. Now I build what I like. If someone else likes it as much as me, well I'm only too happy to sell it to them. Be you and create your art.

  • @slim9224
    @slim9224 Місяць тому

    Good stuff cobber it’s a hobby not a job no point getting stressed over it or you’ll loose the enjoyment and passion of doing it, me personally I’m building my first ever cbg and just taking my time while I learn from yourself and others yeah taking a while but who cares when time allows I’ll work on it and eventually it’ll get done. Thanks for the advice on how to be involved in this great hobby and the little tips stay healthy.

  • @TheBugkillah
    @TheBugkillah Місяць тому

    5 years later, still waiting for part 2…

  • @PuckettCigarBoxGuitar
    @PuckettCigarBoxGuitar Місяць тому

    pure genius!!! especially at the 5:55 mark !!! absolute BRILLIANCE!! 😂

  • @UliKuder
    @UliKuder Місяць тому

    Great, very important video for all CBG farmers. Even more important than the intonation (which I can still adjust by moving the bridge) is the intonation of each fret, I call it fret purity, because you can't change the frets after you've built them. So you have built an unplayable CBG. From my own experience, many CBG builders have problems putting the frets where they really belong. Especially when the chords are fingered, you notice this very quickly.

  • @edgelite
    @edgelite Місяць тому

    great video. I like the template / jig idea. Even though I'm still at the hobby level I want to make them as consistent and quickly as possible. I'm going to start making some jigs for the reparative stuff. I don't like to glue my fret boards on until I've fit it to whatever box.

  • @PuckettCigarBoxGuitar
    @PuckettCigarBoxGuitar 2 місяці тому

    loving the background sound effects 😜

  • @gratefulgreyman
    @gratefulgreyman 2 місяці тому

    Good video.

  • @richardjones1754
    @richardjones1754 2 місяці тому

    Extremely helpful 😊 Thanks for info sharing ! I'm a newbie and trying to learn !! By chance do you have anything on neck building ???

    • @thecigarboxguitarbuilder1860
      @thecigarboxguitarbuilder1860 Місяць тому

      Yes I have. Just look at the whole guitar build videos. I’m usually doing something about necks most times.

  • @scillyautomatic
    @scillyautomatic 2 місяці тому

    I'm surprised how big the string retainer is. Seems it would be too deep for any shallower box. I assume they make smaller ones.

    • @scillyautomatic
      @scillyautomatic 2 місяці тому

      🤦🏽‍♂️That's what I get not wait to the end of video. So it comes flat and you bend it to shape. 😁

  • @gavinfavelle7215
    @gavinfavelle7215 2 місяці тому

    Great idea with the copper tape!!

  • @bartleywesley9267
    @bartleywesley9267 2 місяці тому

    Extended views of your shoulder and back aren't very informative!

  • @jasonlondon7661
    @jasonlondon7661 2 місяці тому

    Cool box guitars or crafted box guitars

  • @oldmanwinter63
    @oldmanwinter63 2 місяці тому

    Use your Eyecrometer!!

  • @MikeHawkey
    @MikeHawkey 2 місяці тому

    Just over the ditch and agree 100% re difficulty to get and making own a viable option.

  • @scillyautomatic
    @scillyautomatic 2 місяці тому

    Wow! I wasn't expecting an Ozzie accent. Thanks for the link.

  • @edgelite
    @edgelite 2 місяці тому

    I live in Canada which is also not Cigar box friendly but luckily I live near the US border. And those Americans love their stogies 😂

    • @scillyautomatic
      @scillyautomatic 2 місяці тому

      So I am beginning to realize that I am very lucky to have a place where I get a wide selection of boxes for $1 each. And the fact that it is on my way home from work every day, is just an added bonus.

  • @alwayslearning8365
    @alwayslearning8365 2 місяці тому

    Great video. I build my own box when building a license plate guitar. This saves me from a lot of headaches trying to find just the right size box. 👍👍👍🎸

  • @JohnGauntSega32
    @JohnGauntSega32 2 місяці тому

    New meaning of CBG: Created-Box Guitar.

  • @josephcivita1450
    @josephcivita1450 2 місяці тому

    The shovel is made of tempered steel. That's why it's hard to drill. Carbide tip drill bits will drill it nicely at last a lot longer

  • @gavinfavelle7215
    @gavinfavelle7215 2 місяці тому

    Great info and great little jam at the end!!

  • @FantaconeBoxWorks
    @FantaconeBoxWorks 2 місяці тому

    Nice work, Improvise is part of the hobby.

  • @FantaconeBoxWorks
    @FantaconeBoxWorks 2 місяці тому

    I'm a Del disciple...... that's awesome. I put mine under bridge centered on the low string. Great info video.

  • @gavinfavelle7215
    @gavinfavelle7215 2 місяці тому

    And you just use superglue to attach the piezo to the neck

    • @thecigarboxguitarbuilder1860
      @thecigarboxguitarbuilder1860 2 місяці тому

      Yes. Superglue sets like glass. I use the thickness of the timber to filter out the high end frequencies and a volume control does the rest. Hot glue is terrible here in Australia as I often find that it melts over 40degrees C. I use the tape to hold it in place as the glue dries. Never a problem:) I end up with a strong rich tone that I can shape with the volume control.

  • @tonymorais4295
    @tonymorais4295 2 місяці тому

    Hi Adam, does this only work when you use a wooden bridge? I tried it using a bolt didn't get any sound had to it move to the box top.

  • @prodbymattshi
    @prodbymattshi 2 місяці тому

    Cool video! I've been wondering about this recently, but haven't bothered to test it out for myself so I'm glad you uploaded this today. By the way, I might have missed it if you mentioned it, but was there any significant volume difference between the two locations?

    • @APWildWoods
      @APWildWoods 2 місяці тому

      The pickup being under the neck was notably louder than the one fastened to the box top. The tone was also clearer, less muted.

    • @prodbymattshi
      @prodbymattshi 2 місяці тому

      @@APWildWoods Thanks!

  • @edgelite
    @edgelite 2 місяці тому

    I am a Del disciple and build them that way too. They sound great. I'm building # 8 and 9 in about 6-8 months. So much fun to build and play.

  • @normanacree1635
    @normanacree1635 3 місяці тому

    Did I miss the part where you 'installed' the items mentioned? Remember from English class? 'Installing' is a verb.

  • @normanacree1635
    @normanacree1635 3 місяці тому

    instead of copper tape for the 'earth' wire (kind of expensive unless you use a lot of it), how about aluminum foil secured to the box?

  • @alwayslearning8365
    @alwayslearning8365 3 місяці тому

    Thanks I was listening to you while working on a 3 string resonator cbg. Have a great day. 👍👍🎸

  • @kossnfx
    @kossnfx 3 місяці тому

    jeezus man hold your camera steady ffs

  • @JohnGauntSega32
    @JohnGauntSega32 3 місяці тому

    In the United States, tobacco shops usually have a surplus of empty cigar boxes are sold for a few dollars apiece. Most (perhaps all by now) states allow high-proof liquor to be sold by private businesses instead of solely at state liquor stores; these liquor stores often sell cigars and have empty cigar boxes for sale, though those boxes seem to cost more.

  • @MacPakinga-gl8bu
    @MacPakinga-gl8bu 3 місяці тому

    Made a double neck cigar box guitar awesome buetiful sound 🎸🤘🏼 from 4 oke dewrs 4 string & 3 string 🎸🤘🏼👍🏼. Thankyou for sharing.