Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it. I get my cigar boxes from local cigar stores. I'm not sure where you could find them. Maybe there are some being sold on ebay.
Designer, craftsman, luthier, engineer, imagineer. I just binge watched your build, and loved the way you chose to share the story. I'm thinking my way through several options for a first build, and have a fair level of design and execution skill. I'm stuck because I have a vivid imagination, and lots of options. A deep, short and thick walled, heavy wooden-hinged pivot topped cigar box, all 1/2-inch thick mahogany, and a 1-inch oak dowel. I also have a thin, narrow, shallow, and thin walled cigar box, and 48-inches of tiger maple 1" x 2". I'm at a loss as to where to start.
Thank you, I'm glad you found it interesting. Just dive in and get started. You can always build a second one, or third, fourth.... Sometimes, ideas come to you during the process and things turnout even better than anticipated. Good luck with your build!
@SpawnofHastur That's cool that you're going to build one yourself too. Thanks for taking a look at mine. I've seen 6 strings hold up ok without the truss rod....you might want to use a set of strings that are on the lighter side, just to be safe. Let me know when you get it done, I'd like to sure like to see how it turns out.
It's best if you put a truss rod of some sort inside the neck. 6 strings put a lot of tension on it. You can also route out a channel in the neck, place a piece of square tubing in the neck, then put the fret board over top of it. People do build 6 strings without any bracing in the neck, but the neck will often bow over time.
@805ROADKING Thanks my friend, glad you like it. I still have a few little things to do to it, but it's close to being how I want it. I don't know what went on with the sound...I think my Sony Vegas clipped the volume down because it was too loud.
@pimpinpenz The majority of them I've sold in the $300 - 500 range. I'm not sure what I'll price this one yet. My paintings sell for decent money, so I think the artwork adds a bit of value. Thanks for showing some interest.
The tacks actually lay very flat. I had to try a few different styles until I found the right one. I predrill the holes a bit, dip the point of the tack in wood glue, and then tap them in. I take a 1/4" socket extension and set it on the tack and then tap them in with a hammer.
@dirtbike5100 That's just a deep well socket on my finger...they make pretty good slides. Thanks for checking it out. I'll have more videos of me playing it in the days ahead.
I scrounge parts from all over the place when I'm doing a build. I believe I bought the large strainer at our local Goodwill store. My guess would be that the small strainers came from Walmart, but I honestly don't remember.
I used a standard Fender scale of 25.5" from the nut to the bridge. I transferred the measurements from an actual Fender fretboard onto a strip of wood. Then, when I build a guitar I used the strip of wood as a template to lay out the frets.
@pimpinpenz I've sold them all over the U.S. I had taken a break for a while, but I'm going to be building more in the days ahead. I'll probably have this one up for sale once I get it fully sorted out.
It's a kitchen cabinet door hinge. I bought it from home depot I believe. They come in packs of two for around $2. It is unmodified, aside from the holes I drilled in it to except the strings.
@pkalldayful The box is pine...the neck an fretboard are red oak. There is a piece of laminated plywood on the inside. It came off the back of a dining room chair.
I've been impressed with your prior videos but what really impressed me with this piece of work is your painting of Robert Johnson! Wow, was that every good! You are a very multi-talented individual. Thank you for showing us how it's done!
I used to sell them, but I've decided to take a break from building them for a while. I built this one and kept it for myself. Thanks for watching!
I used to sell them all over the U.S., but I've decided to take a break for a while. Thanks for taking a look at it, I appreciate it!
Thank you very much...I may start building some more again at some point. Right now, I'm just to busy to do it. Thanks for taking a look!
impeccable taste!!! it is complete elegant, kind of vintage-futuristic and yet so attractive to the sight!
Thank you very much, I appreciate the kind words!
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it. Thanks for dropping by.
Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it. I get my cigar boxes from local cigar stores. I'm not sure where you could find them. Maybe there are some being sold on ebay.
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for checking it out!
Thank you very much, I appreciate you checking it out!
Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!
Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it.
This thing is gorgeous.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it!
Thanks.... I've been taking a break from building them for a while, but I do intend to build some six strings when I get back to it.
Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it
Thanks..I'm glad you like it. Good luck with your guitar too!
Designer, craftsman, luthier, engineer, imagineer. I just binge watched your build, and loved the way you chose to share the story.
I'm thinking my way through several options for a first build, and have a fair level of design and execution skill.
I'm stuck because I have a vivid imagination, and lots of options. A deep, short and thick walled, heavy wooden-hinged pivot topped cigar box, all 1/2-inch thick mahogany, and a 1-inch oak dowel.
I also have a thin, narrow, shallow, and thin walled cigar box, and 48-inches of tiger maple 1" x 2".
I'm at a loss as to where to start.
Thank you, I'm glad you found it interesting. Just dive in and get started. You can always build a second one, or third, fourth.... Sometimes, ideas come to you during the process and things turnout even better than anticipated. Good luck with your build!
I've never seen such a beautiful creation. Now I want all 8 parts of your series. Thx so much for sharing this wonderful piece of art.
@TheCruizer Thanks for following along with the build, I'm glad you found it interesting.
@TheLionsDenNews Thanks Andy, I really appreciate you following along all through this project.
@spannerworks1 Thanks Richard for following along with the project, I'm glad that you found it interesting.
@NgaiOlaudah Thank you very much for the kind words! Glad you found it interesting.
Thank you very much. Good luck with your build, they are a lot of fun.
Sounds like a great idea. There are some really nice looking hinges out there. Good luck with your build.
@whysohardto Thank you very much. You have a very vivid imagination...I like the description. I'll make another video of me playing it pretty soon.
Thanks for taking a look!
@sandrateager Thank you very much. I appreciate you following along with the project.
Thank you, that's definitely nice to hear.
@MrLeonBV Maybe a bit of both, but I've played it through a few different amps and I'm really happy with the sound. Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate it!
@paperweightgirl Thanks for taking a look at it. I'll try to get a better clip of it playing pretty soon.
Incredible build. Completely blown away..and then you opened it! Absolutely beautiful.
@critesbill Thanks for checking it out. Glad to hear that you're building them too.
@SpawnofHastur That's cool that you're going to build one yourself too. Thanks for taking a look at mine. I've seen 6 strings hold up ok without the truss rod....you might want to use a set of strings that are on the lighter side, just to be safe. Let me know when you get it done, I'd like to sure like to see how it turns out.
@julieannaClark Thanks for taking a look at it! It really is one of my favorites.
Glad you like it....thanks for checking it out!
@kookiemoose Thanks, I'm pretty happy with the finished product. I've been having fun playing it.
@notepool2 Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!
Absolutely gorgeous. Obviously this was made with a lot of love and creativity. And it's a beautiful tribute to Robert Johnson.
It's best if you put a truss rod of some sort inside the neck. 6 strings put a lot of tension on it. You can also route out a channel in the neck, place a piece of square tubing in the neck, then put the fret board over top of it. People do build 6 strings without any bracing in the neck, but the neck will often bow over time.
Thank you very much, I sincerely appreciate that.
@805ROADKING Thanks my friend, glad you like it. I still have a few little things to do to it, but it's close to being how I want it. I don't know what went on with the sound...I think my Sony Vegas clipped the volume down because it was too loud.
@withjezos Thanks for taking a look at it, I appreciate it!
Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
@MsCaleb79 Thanks for following along with my project, I appreciate it.
This unique instrument should end up in a museum someday.
I used common household parts like cabinet hinges, closet door pulls, bolts, windshield wipers, etc. I just used pieces that were already brass.
@pimpinpenz The majority of them I've sold in the $300 - 500 range. I'm not sure what I'll price this one yet. My paintings sell for decent money, so I think the artwork adds a bit of value. Thanks for showing some interest.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
Thanks, I appreciate that. Good luck with your project!
Thanks, glad you like it!
Thanks for checking it out. I appreciate it.
@Dlamminator Thank you very much...good luck with your guitar!
The tacks actually lay very flat. I had to try a few different styles until I found the right one. I predrill the holes a bit, dip the point of the tack in wood glue, and then tap them in. I take a 1/4" socket extension and set it on the tack and then tap them in with a hammer.
@dirtbike5100 That's just a deep well socket on my finger...they make pretty good slides. Thanks for checking it out. I'll have more videos of me playing it in the days ahead.
That is the coolest and best sounding cigar box on the planet!
I scrounge parts from all over the place when I'm doing a build. I believe I bought the large strainer at our local Goodwill store. My guess would be that the small strainers came from Walmart, but I honestly don't remember.
@29opie Good luck with your first build. I'll definitely try to help if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much, I appreciate that.
@jaybals Thanks for checking it out. You really should give it a try. It's definitely fun to build your own.
Thanks for the kind comment.
I used a standard Fender scale of 25.5" from the nut to the bridge. I transferred the measurements from an actual Fender fretboard onto a strip of wood. Then, when I build a guitar I used the strip of wood as a template to lay out the frets.
Thanks for checking it out! I have another video where I crank it up a little more.
@pompetti Thank you very much..I appreciate that!
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks, I really appreciate that.
@woodzo40 Thanks Jeff, I appreciate that. I still need to wet sand and polish the box, but I need to wait a couple days yet.
beautiful craftsmanship. That is what I call talent.
@pimpinpenz I've sold them all over the U.S. I had taken a break for a while, but I'm going to be building more in the days ahead. I'll probably have this one up for sale once I get it fully sorted out.
This is one hell of a badass box. The painting on the inside is a beautiful touch.
D. Tower Jr. Art Thank you, I appreciate that.
@good4u88us Good luck with your project! Thanks for watching!
that was mind blowing! I mean everything from the box, neck, design, painting...just awesome, high five!
+ESCAGEDO WOODWORKING Thank you you very much for the kind words, I'm glad you like it.
I took my time and built it over the course of a week or so. I can usually crank one out in 2 or 3 days if I need to.
@TheCGIMaster Thank you very much, I appreciate that!
It's a kitchen cabinet door hinge. I bought it from home depot I believe. They come in packs of two for around $2. It is unmodified, aside from the holes I drilled in it to except the strings.
You are an artist....that is a beautiful instrument. Loved the way you used common household items to create a masterpiece.
Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate it. I'm afraid I'm not willing to part with this one though.
Thank you very much. It's actually the middle 4 strings...tuned G,D,G,B. Of course, there are a variety of ways to set it up.
@jvalentif Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!
@alexis221woodworks Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it!
@trevancoltd Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!
Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
Thanks, I appreciate that.
@pkalldayful The box is pine...the neck an fretboard are red oak. There is a piece of laminated plywood on the inside. It came off the back of a dining room chair.
That is just a regular deep well socket that I'm using as a slide. You could also use a glass bottle neck or a store bought slide.
Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate it.
Thank you very much for the kind words.
Thank you very much. It would definitely be an honor to have Jack White play it.
It would mostly be a matter of lengthening the scale length and using the correct tuners. I was always going to build one, but I haven't done it yet.
@whitehd01 Thank you very much...glad you like it.
@varscht Thanks for checking it out!
I really like how that thing came out....That painting inside is amazing!
What a rediculous amount of sustain! That is insane! I love it!
@J1mmyist Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!
holy moly rock n rolly. tha's sweet. love the painting. nice work indeed
@groutaone Thanks my friend, but my playing definitely needs some work. I'm going to try to get a better clip of it in action shortly.
Thank you very much.
@Remontay Thank you very much.
Very cool. Congrats, Jeff! It was really fun to watch the making of. Thanks for sharing!
I've been impressed with your prior videos but what really impressed me with this piece of work is your painting of Robert Johnson! Wow, was that every good! You are a very multi-talented individual. Thank you for showing us how it's done!
@brutalmetalmosher Thank you, that's very kind of you.
Thanks, I appreciate that!