Building a Cigar Box Guitar - part 2
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Video 2 in the Cigar Box Guitar build series with Ben at Crimson Guitars in the UK. www.crimsonguit...
As time ticks on, Ben glues the fretboard. Will it cure quickly? After clamping the neck Ben gets started with the body of the cigar box guitar.
Please Note: Crimson Guitars no longer supplies kits for cigar box builds
![Extended Cut: Building a Cigar Box Guitar w/Hand Tools [No Dialogue] - NightHawkInLight](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8HZuYw5j3uw/mqdefault.jpg)
You designed the JEM Pia cutout before Ibanez did :) Wounderful!
I never thought that I'd say this, but it was funny to see a professional luthier (especially one of your caliber) suffer from the same "newbie anxiety" as I did when taking the lid off the box on your first cigar box guitar (CBG) build. I was literally laughing out loud when you were worrying about ruining the little label by cutting through it. I found myself saying, out loud, "Just cut the label, and glue the edges down if you need to." When you said, "Can you tell I've never done this before?" my wife, from across the room, said, "Yeah!"
Not out to embarrass you, Mr Crowe - not in the least. It's just good to know that even a man who has built custom guitars that sell for large sums, has some of the finest quality hand tools available to him, and who literally teaches others how to build some of the finest musical instruments in the world can get nervous about damaging a $3 cigar box in the same way that I used to. I know that you were trying to take care not to damage it, but keep a bit of perspective. Those boxes are not antiques, they're not irreplaceable, they're not collectable, they're not even remotely rare - there are literally tens of thousands of them out there. If you mess up a label, who cares? Consider it character. It's supposed to look rustic and road worn.
I'll not even presume to give you any advice at all, other than to say this: it's a cigar box guitar - don't overthink it. At the end of the day, it's just a stick in a box. Have fun.
+Mark Lindsay Wouldnt a hair dryer make removing the whole label a lot easier, then at the end, sticking it back on?
Webgkil It might, but, strictly speaking, it's not really necessary. It's one of those "personal choice" things. If you'd like to keep the label intact, then your way would work. If it doesn't really matter to you, then just slice it like Mr. Crowe did. That's how I do it, anyway. A little bit of white glue will take care of any loose ends.
I hope folks don't take my post the wrong way. My comment was totally "tongue-in-cheek." I was laughing about the irony. The block of wood Mr. Crowe picked up to help him remove the lid was probably more expensive than the box he was worried about damaging. That just struck me as funny. It was nice to see someone else all giddy about building a CBG, because I know that feeling very well.
you could make cigar boxes specially and label then Crimson cigars : )
*them
So great to watch a master at work. I build timber furniture and play the guitar. You have inspired me to after many years of procrastination to build a guitar. Thankyou. Love the Japanese saws.
Hey ben look on amazon. search for staples pencils. They have 12 #2 pencils for 1.79 no shipping cost.
You know, as someone with little CBG building experience, I also have an Oliva box I'm currently using. I'm fretting the fret board now and all of the wood (except the box) is his "favorite" wood for building guitars: oak.
Gotta say I lost faith in the channel. You've gotten me back with this series. Lots in an episode and hands on! Loving it!
I have been watching every video on building a CBG and your video is the most informative so far. I will be looking forward to these in a kit for sure. (but I'm still going to make a few for the grandbaby's as I'm their favorite Granny Kym)
I love watching you work! It's like watching a mad scientist to me
I love the way you just think lets build a guitar in an afternoon lol
I own a Recording Studio in Cornwall and we often try to call in a few guys and make a record in half a day! I think what's the point of being the boss and having all the tools if you can't sometimes just say "I wonder if I can.."
Supposed to only push with a file. Thanks!! Never knew that. Worth the price of admission.
Thoroughly enjoying!
When I was at school it was drummed in to us never youse a fill without a handle as the tang can do series damage to your hand
Love the cigar box but where is the Clarity. Any chance of completing something? ?
To cut the F holes, should have masked off the top with Blue/Green tape... Used a dremel with router base attachment and rotozip bit
I'm very interested in that saw used at about 8:45.
Being somewhat new to this I'm fascinated by the "Cutting out" of "an F hole."
+Adrian Massi
I was going to comment on that as well. Interesting technique with the super-deep-throated coping saw.
+Karlfalcon, I'm currently on my first build, an electric guitar. I was making a joke as I had no clue, prior to the video, what an 'F hole' is. I see now, despite what tool you choose to use, it is for sound.
Any chance of an electric Ukulele???.......could help keep down wastage and fill an enormous gap in the market.
Kit or finished build? Either could be really interesting..
Either way would be good, The market for high end ukuleles is massive right now as it is with high end guitars. But nobody seems to be producing a top quality electric uke. They sound amazing and could make a nice new string to your bow (ahem)!
When you consider the size of wood required there are lots of options without going overboard on price, I personally would need a complete due to my circumstances.
It would also open up the chance to experiment with the sound. Right now all you can alter on a Ukulele is the body size and type/brand of string! or add a pickup I just think a solid body would be amazing!!
+Crimson Custom Guitars kit would be great. Im interested in an electric cigar box kit.
+Stuart Cocker Have you heard of Micheal J King? He makes very nice instrument. Everything from dulcimers to electric ukuleles.
thing your videos are great dan from ricmond nh usa
Really appreciate sharing this process of building a cigar box guitar. Also, great addition to your product line. I will need a band saw. What type of band saw do you use in your shop? Thank you for you reply. Keep up the excellent work...
Have you by chance ever put a pickup in a cigar box guitar?
hi
what scale lenght are you using for this guitar and also post the tuning your gonna use for cigar box guitar
thanks
Measures cigar box, casually mentions ,"I'm going to have to slaughter all my apprentices". lol
uhhh...your voice is amazing
I thought the idea glue-spreader was an apprentice's finger.
'This is Awesome! *dun dun - dun dun dun* This is Awesome'
At this point, I am looking forward to the part where you realize that you didn't plan for bridge placement, and you just got lucky.
I sent those questions again as you asked. but nobody is answering now either
You clamped that fret board ass backwards start in center and work out.
What, no toothpick for keeping the fretboard in place? Oh Ben, I'm deeply disappointed, yout teached me differently ;)
I am so sorry to disappoint ;) B
Im at 7.47 and i can garentee he will fuck up the f holes.. he will then fuck up big time and then try to go non traditional way. Lets see if i got this nipple figured out.
I was waiting for this... ._.
3:50 Ben confirmed Sith
You're Russian though this? Good work comrade