Lucky for you, we have already finished this CBG Kit 70% of the way for you.
A great running start so you can custom design your own 3 String
Cigar Box Guitar! This CBG Kit is shipped with everything you need to
make an acoustic guitar or make it electric by installing the piezo pickup that
comes with the Kit.
This Kit has a Desirable all-Wood Cigar
Box with a thinner wood top to deliver that special tone. We do not use
decorated craft boxes or cardboard as a substitute for the real thing!
This kit comes with a box that once
held cigars. The cigar box may have minor dings and scratches as well as labels
left over from its former life. Our Cigar Box Kit already has the neck,
tailpiece, and keys installed. To finish this Kit, you will need to install the
strings, piezo pickup (if you want it electric) and the sound holes.
Our neck is unfretted with 17 fret
positions for a 23” scale length. Our neck is already pre slotted for your fret
wire! You have the choice – do you want fretted, fretless or slide? Up to you!
Slots are .023” if you choose to fret it yourself.
The back edges of the neck have been
rounded up to the 15th fret. All tuning keys have been installed.
What is Required of You?
Just your imagination, a little time,
some basic hand tools, glue and paint / stain of your choice. You will also
need some basic knowledge and a few mechanical skills. The final design and
embellishments are left totally up to you so you can make it your own. Whether
you are making this guitar to blast away your boredom or to make a unique
present for your favorite niece, nephew or friend, it does require assembly!!
We do not provide plans for the kits because there are so many ways to finish
the guitars. We let you work within your imagination to design the guitar you
want!
This Cigar Box Guitar Kit is inexpensive, great for first timers as well as pro
builders, and a wonderful project for you to craft a cool instrument. No matter
what your skill level, this guitar will be a compliment to your playing style;
country, rock, blues, or pop.
Complete Parts Kit, as shown above,
includes:
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1 all-Wood Cigar Box (we may have to
use a slightly different box than the exact one shown, but it will ALWAYS be an
all-wood Cigar Box)
·
1 tone wood (Cherry) neck with nut,
all fret slots cut, as shown
·
1 nut that requires slotting
·
1 adjustable saddle
·
2 sound holes that must be installed
·
3 keys
·
1 Piezo Pickup with Jack (shipped
loose)
·
6 guitar strings (so you can select
the ones you want)
For your information: Lighter gauge strings are generally easier to play,
easier bending of notes but these strings break more easily, have less volume
and prone to cause buzzing, especially on guitars with low action.
Heavier gauge strings are generally
harder to play, require more finger pressure to fret and bend notes but they
produce more volume and sustain notes longer.
We reserve the right, without prior
notice, to make minor changes for quality.
NOTE: Our Catoctin Mountain Music Cigar Box Guitar Kits are hand-made so there
may be blemishes. That's part of the charm and character of a Cigar Box Guitar.
If you require any further information or have any issues with setting up your
guitar, drop us a line. We’ll be happy to help.
String It, Tune and Play IT!
The Best Part is YOU Build it!