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Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.

grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
	Jan 13, 2012 21:43:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 13, 2012 21:31:07 GMT dungbug said: Looking (& sounding good), result on those cigar boxes at £2 a shot. Thanks Tel, Here are tonights FREE haul again, was actually looking for a wooden wine box, but guy also sells Cigars and I did ask if he had any to sell or hand over..... so he gave me these two, he also did suggest that I build a Cigar Box BANJO !!! Now I need to figure the diferences between CBG and Banjo.
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scaryoldcortina Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,936	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.scaryoldcortina @scaryoldcortina
	Jan 13, 2012 21:53:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	^ Frankly, not a lot! Banjos are strung DGBD same as your cigar box is, and have roughly the same scale length as a guitar. Main differences would be frets, and (for a bluegrass banjo) an extra high G on the wrong (bass) side of the neck starting at the fifth fret. Irish and european tenor banjos tend not to have that though.
	May 23, 2008 22:00:35 GMT scaryoldcortina said: To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
	Jan 20, 2012 23:32:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for all the replies guys. Work has stopped me playing in the shed the last couple of weeks.... Nicola took me to the Cotswolds last weekend for my birthday, and while looking for a wooden wine box to use for an amp build, we found the guy in the specialist wine shop also sold cigars, so I asked him about the boxes and ended up getting two. He suggested I use the small one to make a banjo, but it seems they need a little different structure. While out there, we also found some other treasures.... kitchen sink strainers for sound holes, a Church bazaar where I found a decent sized key for £1.50 and a tall shot glass, possibly for a slide, but it is quite thin, so not sure it will work. Today DHL delivered this 30Watt amp that I had picked up for £30.00 including delivery. They had managed to deliver it with the whole front face shoved backwards but I opened the back and basically forced everything back toward the front. Hope to get some time to play in the shed tomorrow. Want to start on the No2 build now.
	Last Edit: Jan 23, 2012 5:31:28 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
	Jan 21, 2012 8:34:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just re-found another instrument I may have to build..... Seems to be something I may actually be able to make sound half decent. ChickenboneJohn doing the thing. Suspect it will not be as easy as it looks, but still worth a go.
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scaryoldcortina Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,936	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.scaryoldcortina @scaryoldcortina
	Jan 21, 2012 8:38:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've noticed that thin glass doesn't make a good slide (it always sounds buzzy) - A good bottleneck is usually around 8 to 10 mm wall thickness. I did discover the other day that an old gudgeon pin makes an excellent bar slide for lap playing, I'm using one out of a ford crossflow at the moment. It gives a good thick tone, and its weight helps to press on the string making it a good deal easier than glass. I can't use it "normally" though because it is too small inside, and by the time I find one that fits over my little finger it will be too heavy to use.
	May 23, 2008 22:00:35 GMT scaryoldcortina said: To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
	Jan 21, 2012 21:57:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 21, 2012 8:38:01 GMT scaryoldcortina said: I've noticed that thin glass doesn't make a good slide (it always sounds buzzy) - A good bottleneck is usually around 8 to 10 mm wall thickness. I did discover the other day that an old gudgeon pin makes an excellent bar slide for lap playing, I'm using one out of a ford crossflow at the moment. It gives a good thick tone, and its weight helps to press on the string making it a good deal easier than glass. I can't use it "normally" though because it is too small inside, and by the time I find one that fits over my little finger it will be too heavy to use. So guess it would happen at some time. Had a couple of mates over today and once Maverick and Mini-Maverick left, Peter and I went to the shed to try out the new diamond dust covered cutters from China on some bottles I had waiting in the shed. While I masked the bottles, Peter assembled the cutter. Masking tape around the necks. My dremmel tool around twice, gently..... Onto the belt sander to smoothen the edges where cut off. Moddeled by Peter Brought them inside, plugged in the mini amp I had bought, which is quite crackly, not sureif it is settings or age, or just abused ;D Sounds great just set on a medium low setting. So GLASS SLIDES Sorted now. Thanks for all the tips and advice.
	Last Edit: Jan 23, 2012 5:32:37 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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scaryoldcortina Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,936	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.scaryoldcortina @scaryoldcortina
	Jan 22, 2012 9:19:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I haven't got a dremmel....
	May 23, 2008 22:00:35 GMT scaryoldcortina said: To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in

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dungbug Posted a lot 'Ooligan! Posts: 2,852	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.dungbug @dungbug
	Jan 22, 2012 11:29:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 22, 2012 9:19:32 GMT scaryoldcortina said: I haven't got a dremmel.... That's improvisation. ;D
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awoo Posted a lot Posts: 1,506	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.awoo @awoo
	Jan 22, 2012 14:31:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i made one of these bottle slides when i was a wee nipper with my dad using the grinder method. something i realised pretty quick, you need a bottle neck with a flat edged neck to sit against all the strings. so that green one would be best the others you may be pressing down some strings and not others. they would be fine for a diddly bow but more than 3 strings might be a bit hit and miss
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alecw35 Posted a lot Posts: 1,211	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.alecw35 @alecw35
	Jan 22, 2012 18:15:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	dust gets into the controls of electrical equipment. You can get electrical contact cleaner spray cans. spray it to the gap around the shaft. then rotate the knob a few times. It might not work tho. You can take the controls too bits. theres small metal tabs that hold them together. then rub the inner parts with a pencil eraser. It might be a hassle if youve got 2 gang pots. Probably not on a mono amp tho. You can get new Potientiometers from ebay or electrical shops. there around £3. But youve got to get the right size and type. which might be confusing.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
	Jan 23, 2012 22:14:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 22, 2012 9:19:32 GMT scaryoldcortina said: I haven't got a dremmel.... Perfect solution there Andy. I have a dremmel because some nice person dumped it, complete, new unused at the council tip, and I found and nicked it. Otherwise I would not have one either. The 10 diamond blades for silly money from China were an easy decission to make.
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
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	Jan 22, 2012 14:31:38 GMT awoo said: I made one of these bottle slides when I was a wee nipper with my dad using the grinder method. something I realised pretty quick, you need a bottle neck with a flat edged neck to sit against all the strings. so that green one would be best the others you may be pressing down some strings and not others. they would be fine for a diddly bow but more than 3 strings might be a bit hit and miss Very true, the one clear and one green glass neck works best. The Sol bottle is pretty (pretty useless)
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
	Jan 23, 2012 22:16:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 22, 2012 18:15:56 GMT alecw35 said: dust gets into the controls of electrical equipment. You can get electrical contact cleaner spray cans. spray it to the gap around the shaft. then rotate the knob a few times. It might not work tho. You can take the controls too bits. theres small metal tabs that hold them together. then rub the inner parts with a pencil eraser. It might be a hassle if youve got 2 gang pots. Probably not on a mono amp tho. You can get new Potientiometers from ebay or electrical shops. there around £3. But youve got to get the right size and type. which might be confusing. Thanks Alec, I will investigate. Buying secondhand is a risk, and if stood for an extended period, then the risk becomes bigger with corrosion and oxidation.
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
	Jan 26, 2012 6:42:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well, I tried to update the thread with this new Youtube upload last night, but did not seem to manage it. Well, I think it was mentioned before, I needed to raise the pickup on the pool cue Diddley Bow. Did that last night and plucked the string a few times on Youtube.... I personally do like it a lot more than before. The amp sounds like it is struggling a bit, but maybe I cannot set the knobs right?
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dungbug Posted a lot 'Ooligan! Posts: 2,852	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.dungbug @dungbug
	Jan 26, 2012 7:04:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 26, 2012 6:42:09 GMT grizz said: Well, I tried to update the thread with this new Youtube upload last night, but did not seem to manage it. Well, I think it was mentioned before, I needed to raise the pickup on the pool cue Diddley Bow. Did that last night and plucked the string a few times on Youtube.... I personally do like it a lot more than before. The amp sounds like it is struggling a bit, but maybe I cannot set the knobs right? Sounding (& looking) good, just had a watch of your other vids too. The sound of both instruments is amazing, the CBG has a nice tone to it........I reckon I'll invest in a Cajon drum this year & we'll have a jam. ;D
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
	Jan 28, 2012 7:27:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 26, 2012 7:04:05 GMT dungbug said: Jan 26, 2012 6:42:09 GMT grizz said: Well, I tried to update the thread with this new Youtube upload last night, but did not seem to manage it. Well, I think it was mentioned before, I needed to raise the pickup on the pool cue Diddley Bow. Did that last night and plucked the string a few times on Youtube.... I personally do like it a lot more than before. The amp sounds like it is struggling a bit, but maybe I cannot set the knobs right? Sounding (& looking) good, just had a watch of your other vids too. The sound of both instruments is amazing, the CBG has a nice tone to it........I reckon I'll invest in a Cajon drum this year & we'll have a jam. ;D I will have to look at what a Cajon drum is as well now. I have probably spent a total of 90 minutes just plucking at mostly the CBG and last night Nicola commented that it was starting to sound better...... not that I am playing a tune or anything like that, but maybe my touch is lightening up a bit. I suspect the more I handle and play with the CBG the better the chances are that I will eventually figure out how to make both my hands work together with plectrum or fingers at one end and glass slide at the other and then make it sound like "The Blues" or at least bluesy, which I would love to be able to do. That said, I know that sometimes a single note, or two notes linked by a slide can sound perfect as a "Blues" type sound. Next up will be singing.... errrm, maybe not. Ohh, and then there is the wah wah pedal..... no idea what it is or if I could do anything with it, but someone mentioned it elsewhere..... this is actually fun, but could end up in tears.
	Last Edit: Jan 28, 2012 7:28:21 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.grizz @grizz
	Jan 28, 2012 7:52:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just looked up on Google..... You are such a trouble maker.
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dungbug Posted a lot 'Ooligan! Posts: 2,852	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.dungbug @dungbug
	Jan 28, 2012 9:17:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 28, 2012 7:27:16 GMT grizz said: Jan 26, 2012 7:04:05 GMT dungbug said: Sounding (& looking) good, just had a watch of your other vids too. The sound of both instruments is amazing, the CBG has a nice tone to it........I reckon I'll invest in a Cajon drum this year & we'll have a jam. ;D I will have to look at what a Cajon drum is as well now. One of these; I'm more at home with percussion, tried with stringed stuff a few time with mixed results. Hitting stuff is more me. ;D
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v8will Part of things Posts: 20	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.v8will @v8will
	Jan 28, 2012 17:46:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Interesting, I have a CBG of sorts, made from some wood from an old wardrobe. My old man is currently working on a lap steel. Very addictive just having a little play, the action on mine is reasonable so can be played with or without a slide


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dungbug Posted a lot 'Ooligan! Posts: 2,852	Cigar Box Guitar build ..... Having a go Youtube.dungbug @dungbug
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	Jan 28, 2012 7:52:41 GMT grizz said: Just looked up on Google..... You are such a trouble maker. Who me(?) ;D Could always make a few stomp boxes to use while you're playing the CBG. I've looked at making a snare Cajon, pricing up cost of materials sets it at a reasonable amount and I've sworn to get my bike license this year so no money is being diverted on anything until it's done. I need to book a day off work to go through both sheds and see what is no longer needed and get it sold, need the cash as the bike training/tests aint cheap.
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