Making a cigar box guitar neck with ChickenboneJohn - Part 1. Glueing-up the neck

This is the first of a series of videos on how to make a cigar box guitar. Whether you are making a guitar from scratch or from one of our kits, we aim to show you the basic techniques and methods, point out handy hints and tricks and give advice about tools and materials. We have unrivalled experience and knowledge about making cigar box guitars, and want to pass this on, to make the process of building your guitar easier and more fun. The neck of a cigar box guitar is the most important part in terms of getting it playable, so we will guide you through all the steps and processes. In this first part we show the basics of taking a timber blank and setting it out to fit your box and how to glue on a "backstrap" to make sure your guitar neck is robust and fit for purpose.
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[@TheUndead1]

Bought one of your build yourself kits and it's great you are doing these videos. Pls keep adding more videos as Its a massive help for me to build it right. Keep up the good work 👍

[@andybrooke4500]

knowledge expressed with confidence and enthusiasm, Dr John you have heeled my open wound of hobbydom .3 String guitar it is

[@leeshelton1230]

Thanks for this. After getting one of your work shop series I’ve been hankering after making one from scratch.

[@davidozab2753]

Started my build this morning. My neck is glued and clamped!

[@beegee2983]

Brilliant, looking forward to part 2

[@CMRWoodworks]

Cool stuff! I like all the details you go into.

[@rickybaker7544]

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation and the tips and tricks info only a master craftsman would know.

[@JonathanClark66]

Fantastic video John, can’t wait for the next part.

[@mcopado]

So I hate you... for not doing this in depth series when I first started doing this 5 years ago. :) Though I did get a LOT from you back then this is an excellent in depth series. And honestly I'm sure that even 50 build later I'm going to pick up some new things.
Can't recommend this series enough.

[@chickenbonejohn714]

Thanks..this is something we've been meaning to do for ages, but pressure of time has meant we've had other things to do. However, we've decided to make the time rather than let it drift on without doing it. This series is the basics for putting together a guitar, but we'll probably expand on it to go into more detail in future.

[@mulekickhandmadeguitars8465]

Just to add my experience with clamping wood pieces together, I agree. I always over-tighten my clamps and the joints have never suffered from "glue starvation". The result is you can't find the glue line. Crank it down, I say!

[@keithstanley2007]

Great video with lots of information. Many thanks and I look forward to the next video.

[@tonysansom]

Late to the party, I know, but I recently discovered B&Q sell white oak staircase newel posts: 41x41x900mm, planed for less than £8. Perfect for a one-piece neck and heel!
I bought one for my 1st CBG and the offcuts from it gave me pieces I can also make my saddle & fretboard from.

[@SeaDogJak]

Nice video - I’ve just finished my 10th CBG and this was full of really good tips :) Thanks

[@Wastelandman7000]

Thanks for this John! Btw, I really like how you have your wire organized underneath.

[@MUSKIEJAKE]

Thanks John

[@HELLHAMMERHANDHIX]

"heres one i made earlier"..."get down shep" !!!

[@itsclearasmud7718]

Hi CBJ. Good vids. A suggestion that would be helpful; pleas6 add a number indicating the order of progress in the title. I keep having to poke and stop looking for the next one in the series.

[@cesarmancini8339]

Gracias 😎

[@rhondaregimbal9618]

Help. How do I cover my home made cigar box with sheet music so I can paint something on it?

[@AndiGitarre1]

👍

[@00beasis]

🤓