Not only can this man make a Cigar Box Guitar but he shows you how to play and make them. He's Brilliant. Made my first one thanks to coming across this channel. The sound of the one I made is sweet and clear and it rocks Thanks Dell.
Wow. That e7th blew my mind! Whole heaps of great stuff to work around. Best lesson I’ve seen in a long time and probably one of the easiest ways of instantly improving my blues chops. Thanks, Del!!
Nice lesson nice build! Every time you put out a lesson it slows down my building time because I have to stop and practice. BTW, you must have the market cornered for butterfly hinges because I can find them anywhere. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Puckett Cigar Box Guitar Then I’ll agree to say it looks as flawless as any I’ve ever seen. If I could afford it I’d buy several from you just to have a choice of tunings. Unfortunately I’ll just have to make do with the rough stuff I churn out for my own needs (no builder here) until I win the lottery haha.
I liked this fun chord demo! Nice sound. So much variety. Thank you for continually inspiring me. ( Even though I don't have made a guitar yet). Love da blues..,,😃😃🎶🙏
Dude! You're a genius! I never put that chromatic shape together in my head as I IV V. That's just awesome. And there's something fun about all the tension hanging out on the 7th, but my mind cries out for resolution. So fun! Also, dig the build, man. Flipping the box lid is such an easy thing to do (which I still haven't done) and pays off which such good results.
That my friend is a SRV trick ... tried and true!!! I always liked that big HANDMADE sticker on the inside of those AF boxes... figured it was time to showcase 😎
Great work Dale! Hope to do the same next build with the tone knob. I admire your devotion and efforts to brings this content that really helps builders like me to keep going. Thank you Dale
Brilliant video Del, for me, possibly your best, that CBG is, in my mind at least, everything that a CBG should be, beautiful to look at, and beautiful (especially with you playing) to listen to. Some great tips there, and one I have dutifully stowed away for when I make my first *fretted* CBG. Cheers!
Can u show how to play the 4 string cigar box guitar too . Would love some lessons in it .thanks Marie Anne in Arizona 74 years old and love the cigar box but don't have a 3 string
Del is this a tease as soon as you said Purple Heart wood on the fret board. I got the doe for the American Box. I think we will become good friends of course maybe one every 6 months. Love this Spanish CBG, the Bible CBG and A LICENSE PLATE UTAH PURPLE HEART WITH COMBAT WOUNDED VIETNAM MARINE on the bottom. AND YES WITH WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR ME. These I have here and others down the road will be you regular $ you know what I mean it never will take advantage never. . God Bless You my Friend you don’t know how much this will change my life.
Absolutely gorgeous, even for you...But what makes this CBG 'Spanish Style'? I was half-expecting to hear you teaching flamenco strumming on the CBG and then some blues licks (odd combination but it wouldn't surprise me with your capabilities).
Puckett Cigar Box Guitar all good Del. Really appreciate your tutorials. I only started this year and I'm hooked. I've built 2 so far but I have to get the action better, many thanks for the tips so far. Keep up the good work! Steve
Thanks for the lesson. That was awesome. I’m relearning everything and the 3 string and your tips help tremendously. I lost three fingers on my right hand which has to be my fret hand now. I have ring finger and pinky finger just past the finger nail. These guitars gave me hope of being able to play something again, thanks.
Tommy Iommi of Black Sabbath also had an incident, before he was well known on the too, and he found a way... I did not know that until some weeks ago...
I would give anything to have the musical knowledge that you have, I didn't pay attention enough in school thinking I was never going to need that particular "thing" and music class was no exception and now I dread it, catching up is not going to be easy. I'm making a CBG and plowing forward, I'm pretty sure I have the guitar making down no problem, but any advice on materials as far as (simple) everything "music" would be much appreciated. Thanks, yours truly, dumb beginner music guy.
I had that problem, and i put the hinge pivot at the edge of the box and screwed it into the end of the neck. Now i have a layout stick to line up the nut, 24th fret, top edge of box and bridge location to make layout a breeze and minimize errors...
One question about the tone control. Is it a regular one, with a cap and a pot? Do you.know the values? Although probably it is interacting highly with the pickup, but just to know, if possible.
Dale, I have a problem, I've used the same box, but I doubled it, and my neck was too long, what should be the correct length for the Neck from the Nut to the Bridge?
Blimey Dell! I wish you would stick to our favourite tuning: G-D-G so I/we can play along with it! Enjoying it all! 3 strings win! Have fun, all!....😎...😎..!
It only takes10 seconds to tune down and you can use the same strings... plus, tuning down saves the life of your instrument, makes it easier to sing (in my opinion that is) and the looser tension makes it easier on my fingers... plus the TONE!!! 😎
@@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar Thanks, Del! Maybe in the comments of each video you could mention the tuning, scale length and string gauge? I'm trying to get a feel for how those variables impact the sound. You often mention it, but not always. Love your work and videos! Planning my first CBG build now.
sounds good! i will be getting a cigar box guitar one day, so i`ll be coming back for lessons again! On a side note`*(ching ching), i hope you don't mind me using a clip from your "Jeremiah was a bullfrog" vid, i did share the link for others to find. I just couldn`t stop thinking about that song, so i had to drop it in somewhere! I also wish there was a few more verses to that song! @ about 7:17 in ~ ua-cam.com/video/BBIvv3d-lJ0/v-deo.html I will edit it out if you want!? I`m not trying to steal from you, trying to share!
As always, something valuable for the arsenal! Instead of learning songs, I feel I could craft my own from your exercises! Killer Fun!!
Not only can this man make a Cigar Box Guitar but he shows you how to play and make them. He's Brilliant. Made my first one thanks to coming across this channel. The sound of the one I made is sweet and clear and it rocks Thanks Dell.
First time jamming to my cbg thanks to this video!
U rock Del. The chords are simple.................but these old hands of mine dont move like they use to. BUT I will keep at it.Thanks for the lesson
That last few strums on the strings brought tears to my eyes. It was beautiful. Please put album together.
Awesome!! Thank you for the kind words
i love those metal corners and the neck is SOLID!
Wow. That e7th blew my mind! Whole heaps of great stuff to work around. Best lesson I’ve seen in a long time and probably one of the easiest ways of instantly improving my blues chops. Thanks, Del!!
Tricky little trick for sure
Nice one Del More inspiration for my next build Have Fun
You are my hero, trank you for teaching me😊
Work of art, for sure.
Another great lesson.
I absolutely love all your videos! Picked up a cigar box today and after exams I'll start working on my very own CBG!
Nice lesson nice build! Every time you put out a lesson it slows down my building time because I have to stop and practice. BTW, you must have the market cornered for butterfly hinges because I can find them anywhere. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
That's awesome Del! Sounds like a million damb bucks! Rock on!
Great build, amazing sound and great lesson Del, God bless, Davy
Sweet CBG! Thanks for the great lesson. Very informative. 👍👍👍
Great chord advice. Thanks!!
Dude, that headstock and neck are flawless. Going to listen to and watch the rest now.
Ol Grey Bear Heheheee there’s no such thing as flawless bro !!!! There’s plenty of flaw 😏
Puckett Cigar Box Guitar Then I’ll agree to say it looks as flawless as any I’ve ever seen. If I could afford it I’d buy several from you just to have a choice of tunings. Unfortunately I’ll just have to make do with the rough stuff I churn out for my own needs (no builder here) until I win the lottery haha.
love that blues riff.
Once again, excellent job brother!
Very cool, I shall be trying that tomorrow when I have my first go at cigar box guitar.
Daniel, good luck ( God bless) on your first go with it! I haven't made or purchased one yet! Del's sure a great one to learn from!
Great job as usual.. Thanks for sharing
Terry&ThePirates
Beautiful!! Dale!!!
Thank you, you sound great.
I liked this fun chord demo! Nice sound. So much variety. Thank you for continually inspiring me. ( Even though I don't have made a guitar yet). Love da blues..,,😃😃🎶🙏
Very cool! More to practice.
Want to thank you for all of your videos. A lot of your advice is going into my first build.
Send pictures when you’re done 😎
Thanks Del.......I am always amazed by the sound you get from just 3 strings. I learned something today. Now I gotta go an practice. You ROCK
Thank you Rose
Dude! You're a genius! I never put that chromatic shape together in my head as I IV V. That's just awesome. And there's something fun about all the tension hanging out on the 7th, but my mind cries out for resolution. So fun! Also, dig the build, man. Flipping the box lid is such an easy thing to do (which I still haven't done) and pays off which such good results.
That my friend is a SRV trick ... tried and true!!! I always liked that big HANDMADE sticker on the inside of those AF boxes... figured it was time to showcase 😎
Great work Dale! Hope to do the same next build with the tone knob. I admire your devotion and efforts to brings this content that really helps builders like me to keep going. Thank you Dale
Glad to hear it Andrew ! Thank you
It sure sounds good,thanks for the chord that I didn't know.
Oh wow, this is so cool Del. Thanks partner!
Brilliant video Del, for me, possibly your best, that CBG is, in my mind at least, everything that a CBG should be, beautiful to look at, and beautiful (especially with you playing) to listen to. Some great tips there, and one I have dutifully stowed away for when I make my first *fretted* CBG. Cheers!
I did enjoy that!
Sweet blues riff Del
Nice work on the body.
Спасибо. Отличный и нужный урок!
Damn...thats badazz!!!!
Can u show how to play the 4 string cigar box guitar too . Would love some lessons in it .thanks Marie Anne in Arizona 74 years old and love the cigar box but don't have a 3 string
That’s cool man, very funky sound. Thanks for sharing. Do you ever key the third string to G#? Just curious. 👍
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!
Wow ! that's a sweet guitar !
Thank you
Good stuff
Del is this a tease as soon as you said Purple Heart wood on the fret board. I got the doe for the American Box. I think we will become good friends of course maybe one every 6 months. Love this Spanish CBG, the Bible CBG and A LICENSE PLATE UTAH PURPLE HEART WITH COMBAT WOUNDED VIETNAM MARINE on the bottom. AND YES WITH WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR ME. These I have here and others down the road will be you regular $ you know what I mean it never will take advantage never. . God Bless You my Friend you don’t know how much this will change my life.
Heheheee... thank you so much Roland!!! Seriously
La classe 😎 !
Au top 👌
Boy howdy! That Arturo Fuente is gaw-jess!!!
Tank ewe 😜
Absolutely gorgeous, even for you...But what makes this CBG 'Spanish Style'? I was half-expecting to hear you teaching flamenco strumming on the CBG and then some blues licks (odd combination but it wouldn't surprise me with your capabilities).
Its the box that is Spanish i think?
Del, from Oz that's great stuff can't wait to give it a try!
Steve!!!! How’s it going my man???
Puckett Cigar Box Guitar all good Del. Really appreciate your tutorials. I only started this year and I'm hooked. I've built 2 so far but I have to get the action better, many thanks for the tips so far. Keep up the good work! Steve
Thanks for the lesson. That was awesome. I’m relearning everything and the 3 string and your tips help tremendously. I lost three fingers on my right hand which has to be my fret hand now. I have ring finger and pinky finger just past the finger nail. These guitars gave me hope of being able to play something again, thanks.
That’s awesome and very encouraging Roy !! Where there’s a will ... there is a way !!!
Tommy Iommi of Black Sabbath also had an incident, before he was well known on the too, and he found a way... I did not know that until some weeks ago...
I like the mahogany neck,mahogany makes for a nice sounding guitar,nice to see you did a tone knob🤠
Came that way from the factory... 😎 prewired !!!!
Hell Yes mate, going to have to put my head down, ass up and improve my playing ~ love your tones mate!
It’s easy with only 3 strings 😎
I would give anything to have the musical knowledge that you have, I didn't pay attention enough in school thinking I was never going to need that particular "thing" and music class was no exception and now I dread it, catching up is not going to be easy. I'm making a CBG and plowing forward, I'm pretty sure I have the guitar making down no problem, but any advice on materials as far as (simple) everything "music" would be much appreciated. Thanks, yours truly, dumb beginner music guy.
Why are my strings always too high above my frett board.
Love your videos.
Cool cool
WOW!
Hi Del, may I ask the value of your tone cap? Thanks!
I had that problem, and i put the hinge pivot at the edge of the box and screwed it into the end of the neck. Now i have a layout stick to line up the nut, 24th fret, top edge of box and bridge location to make layout a breeze and minimize errors...
You’re a scientist now !!! Heheheee
Cool little cords... are you holding your fingers down on all strums or are you lifting one a few times? Looked like you were. Total beginner am I! 🙂
yes and thank you
Hi Mate, what strings do you have on the guitar its a great sound
These are the thick strings ... wound... A D and G of normal acoustic package
Noice!!! 👍
One question about the tone control. Is it a regular one, with a cap and a pot? Do you.know the values? Although probably it is interacting highly with the pickup, but just to know, if possible.
It was a prewire kit from cbgitty.cim
Tail piece looks good! It's custom.
I think I seen some blues shooting out of the end of your whiskers
Dale, I have a problem, I've used the same box, but I doubled it, and my neck was too long, what should be the correct length for the Neck from the Nut to the Bridge?
see my most recent video 😎
Well done, man... As simple as that... So all the chords you are playing are I, IV, V, and 7th? I have to take another look at the video...
I have seen just the day before that you can do the same with a regular guitar... The same trick... Nice...
Blimey Dell! I wish you would stick to our favourite tuning: G-D-G so I/we can play along with it! Enjoying it all! 3 strings win! Have fun, all!....😎...😎..!
It only takes10 seconds to tune down and you can use the same strings... plus, tuning down saves the life of your instrument, makes it easier to sing (in my opinion that is) and the looser tension makes it easier on my fingers... plus the TONE!!! 😎
2 fingers, too simple! Too much fun!
❤️🙂🕊
Figero!! :P
Do you make your own bridge saddles? They're so uniform. Also, I been using those chords for a while, they were happy accidents!
Hey Turtle... I cut pieces of hardwood down to size then shape them using my belt sander... then sandpaper for smoothness 😎
@@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar Thanks! That's what I thought. I'm kind of doing the same thing. Cheers and thanks a lot!!
Every Good Boy Does Fine, or Every Body Else?
You have used adjustable bridges in the past on some builds but most are adjustable home made saddles. Why the difference?
You adjust Intonation by slanting floating bridge... as opposed to adjusting each individually with an Allen wrench
I use to smoke that brand of cigar. Sadly I didn't save any of the boxes.
Hey Del what scale length are you using????
23 inch scale
@@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar Thanks, Del! Maybe in the comments of each video you could mention the tuning, scale length and string gauge? I'm trying to get a feel for how those variables impact the sound. You often mention it, but not always. Love your work and videos! Planning my first CBG build now.
Hello, what makes it “Spanish” style?
nothing… 😎
What makes it Spanish style?
Good shapes, nice git- but even you would have to admit the tailpiece was a disaster narrowly averted!
Thank God I have a grinder !!!
Ee ByGum that's good............... You have to be from the North to get that. That's the North of England.
sounds good! i will be getting a cigar box guitar one day, so i`ll be coming back for lessons again!
On a side note`*(ching ching), i hope you don't mind me using a clip from your "Jeremiah was a bullfrog" vid, i did share the link for others to find.
I just couldn`t stop thinking about that song, so i had to drop it in somewhere!
I also wish there was a few more verses to that song!
@ about 7:17 in ~ ua-cam.com/video/BBIvv3d-lJ0/v-deo.html I will edit it out if you want!?
I`m not trying to steal from you, trying to share!
Are you a Wizard?
Slow down............. So many videos. I've only so many witty remarks.
You mean to tell me I’ve tapped you out ?? That was easy !! 😎