How to build a 3 string Cigar Box Guitar - Make a Multi Wood Heel for Your Guitar Neck.

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  • @SouthernFireGuitars
    @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому +4

    I can't wait to see how these two necks look when their finished. I will post another video, to show them off :)

  • @peterhaynes8258
    @peterhaynes8258 4 роки тому +4

    Very clever Michael, Thanks for showing us. Best Wishes.

  • @KM-ws8qs
    @KM-ws8qs 4 роки тому

    Always love your videos Michael.
    1)floor coffee, no good
    2)Save scraps

  • @stevefallowfield2337
    @stevefallowfield2337 4 роки тому +1

    I’m loving all this Michael just finished my first cbg thanks to your help and now onto the next one, ( multi wood ) I’m hooked thanks again🤦‍♂️

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much Steve. Congrats on your first CBG. The multi wood heels are very cool. Good luck on your next one. M~

  • @sixstring001
    @sixstring001 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Michael, your one creative dude!

  • @jerryweicken3015
    @jerryweicken3015 10 місяців тому

    Thanks Michael, I’m heading for the shop and make a couple of these multi-wood heels for my next CBG projects. 😊

  • @kewlbns69
    @kewlbns69 4 роки тому

    cowboy coffee....stuff so strong it makes your spoon stand up! :D

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому +1

      Yes Sir, I like that cowboy coffee. lol M~

    • @kewlbns69
      @kewlbns69 4 роки тому

      @@SouthernFireGuitars i'm with ya there bud! the trick is to have just enough water so that you don't have to chew it. 😂

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому +1

      @@kewlbns69 lol

  • @DugMcClure
    @DugMcClure Рік тому

    So, I’ve been watching for a couple months then this relic shows up in my “recommended “. Now that little ditty is a knee slapper. How about a tutorial on it? Cheers, mate!

  • @richardkidd5026
    @richardkidd5026 2 роки тому

    Can you show me how you put that neck and heel in to that small of a box
    Thank you

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  2 роки тому

      Hi Richard, That's easy, I have plenty of building videos showing how its done. Just go to my CBG building playlist. ua-cam.com/play/PLsVq_J4z4mmUGf81YccBQ5RAZ3DSnlIjs.html

  • @garyhightower7504
    @garyhightower7504 2 місяці тому

    very cool how long are the necks and heal pieces when you start out

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Necks are 32'' The heels vary depending on the box. M~

  • @standeyoe7468
    @standeyoe7468 4 роки тому

    Michael . What kind of finish do you use on the neck and fretboard . Do you finish the wood with the frets in . thanks much.

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому

      Hi Stan, Thanks for checking out the videos. Depending on the look I'm going for, I will use a satin or gloss polyurethane. I usually finish with frets in.

  • @stevesstrings5243
    @stevesstrings5243 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips, Michael! I’m in the market for a belt sander and noticed you have a Wen. Do you recommend it? What model is it?

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Steve. I have a WEN belt sander, scroll saw, chain saw 40v I like the quality and the prices are good. This is the sander I have amzn.to/32axaDk

  • @peterhaynes8258
    @peterhaynes8258 4 роки тому

    Hi Michael, I measured the distance from the fret-board to the strings & they seem ok****1st fret .2mm****17th fret .7mm & the bridge height .10mm. & If I put a capo on the the sound is great. I don't know Michael but I think it must be me. Thank you Michael, God Bless.

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому

      Hi Peter, at the 12th fret I like to shoot for about 4-5 mm, 6mm maybe, for slide playing but 7 mm is not too bad. M~

    • @peterhaynes8258
      @peterhaynes8258 4 роки тому

      Thank you Michael for all you help & advise, God Bless you.

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому

      @@peterhaynes8258 Your welcome, Peter. Anytime. M~

  • @ambiguationdotnet
    @ambiguationdotnet 2 роки тому

    Excellent stuff, Michael!
    About how much overlap do you like to have between the neck and the heel? I have some 2ft necks coming and would like to have a piece inside the box for maximum strength. Thanks!

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  2 роки тому

      Thanks amb. I like the heel to be 3'' out of the box. I try to get a least 8'' of glue space between the neck and heel. M~

  • @sixstring001
    @sixstring001 4 роки тому

    I see you using a lot of 1/4” thick walnut. Where do you get that? Makes for a classy look. Is it hard to hand cut fret slots?

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому +1

      Hey six, Yes, that walnut has a real nice look, and pretty easy to cut fret slots. Easier than oak. I get it here Walnut boards, amzn.to/3aGOPq2

    • @sixstring001
      @sixstring001 4 роки тому

      Oh, thanks my friend!

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому

      @@sixstring001 Your welcome,

  • @clemmcguinness1087
    @clemmcguinness1087 4 роки тому

    Like candy sticks. Be safe Michael. Stay dry too! Thanks

  • @ssmbssmbssmb
    @ssmbssmbssmb Рік тому

    Hello Michael. I have some questions please : 1. How much long for the overlap beetween neck and heel wood ? 2. how much long the heel peep out from the box ? 3. how much long the neck going inside the box ? 4. The neck you mention is about 3/4" or 1.9 cm thick .... is that before adding fretboard ? 5. What is the fretboard thickness ? Thanks Michael.

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  Рік тому

      I cover all those topics in my Pro Builders WorkShop www.southernfireguitars.com/

  • @peterhaynes8258
    @peterhaynes8258 4 роки тому

    Michael, I've got a problem when using any finger to bar, its never a clean sound but if I put a slide on my finger the sound seems a much better sound, any ideas Michael? Its a 3 string CBG. I've always found it difficult to bar when using any of my 6 string guitars. Thank you Michael.

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Peter. It could be your strings are set a bit too high from the fret board ( the string action). When using your slide, it doesn't matter if the string are high, because you don't have to push the strings all the way down to the frets. Hope this helps. M~

    • @peterhaynes8258
      @peterhaynes8258 4 роки тому

      Thank you Michael, I really appreciate your kind advise, God Bless you.

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому

      @@peterhaynes8258 Your welcome, Thank you.

  • @ronmiller7916
    @ronmiller7916 4 роки тому

    Sprinkle a few grains of salt into the glue on both ends and in the middle before clamping. It will stop the pieces from skating. The salt desolves harmlessly into the glue, just don't overdo it...a few grains.

    • @SouthernFireGuitars
      @SouthernFireGuitars  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the tip, Ron. and thanks for checking out the video. M~