Putting a lot into this build really want something that someone will treasure....


The Heal cap is from a maple tree that was in the yard of the house I grew up in... I have been saving that wood for only the most special projects.

Thanks for keeping up with the build... Shouldn't be much longer....

Okay progress continues.....


Heal cap....

Laminating the neck one ply at a time...

Evaluation build.

Well I have started the next build... Solid wood box doing another cake pan. I am planning on sending this one to Keni Lee Burgess for evaluation.... I really want his input for playability and sound. Starting out with a nice simple solid box.


Next I routed cutouts for the cake pan and drain screen sound holes.


Here you can see the reinforcement used for the bolt on neck and support...


Pretty much what you see is what you get.... This set provides an interesting combination of banjo and resonator sounds.


I am planning on a 5 piece neck (Mahogany,Black, Maple, Black and Mahogany)

Events.....

Hey Now..... Cigar City CBG's is going to be at the Ybor Market more details to follow....

Welcome,

I have been busy working on building some very cool little instruments, Cigar Box Guitars. I wanted to start this blog as a place to share the experience by providing updates with current builds and upcoming events/news...... Please do take the time to comment. I am looking forward to hearing from you.