Full Build Your Own Kit Including Electronics
Have fun and create your own Cigar box Guitar, impress your friends, all you need are some basic tools and a little DIY knowledge.
Please note: items may differ from those shown in photographs
I have added photos of a few guitars I have made to give hopefully give you a little inspiration.
Build in a few hours or take your time over a few days - these are great projects to build, easy to play and sound fantastic.
Check out Mike Snowden on youtube playing 'Chicken Coop Blues'. Really demonstrates what can be achieved on these brillaint little instruments. He also has some very good lessons on playing your 3 String.
Kit Contents:
Wooden Cigar Box - sorry no cigars
Neck Blank with Laminated Fret Board (from reclaimed timbers)
Tuners/Machine Heads (new)
Nut & Bolts for Bridge & Nut (new)
Butterfly Hinge for Tailpiece (new)
Pack of assorted screws (all you will need + a few extras)
Set of 3 Strings (new)
Electronics Kit (new)
Full Build Instructions with Diagrams
Electronics Kit Contents:
1 x Mono ΒΌβ Jack Socket
2 X 27mm Piezo Transducers
1 x A500K Volume Potentiometer (Pot)
1 X Volume Control Knob
20β Black Equipment Wire
20β Red equipment Wire
Heat Shrink Tubing (2.4mm & 3.2mm)
Cable Ties
Instruction Sheet
Wiring Diagram
I will also provide you with advice and tips for any questions/problems you may have whilst building your guitar - email.
Any questions please ask
PLEASE NOTE: IT IS NOT MY INTENTION TO PROFIT FROM POSTAL/SHIPPING CHARGES IF THERE ARE ANY OVERCHARGES I WILL AMMEND PRIOR TO PAYMENT OR REFUND AFTER PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.