eBay Deals on Guitar Parts I Always Look For
Discover the best eBay deals on guitar parts I always look for—hardware, pickups, tools, and more to build or upgrade your guitar affordably.
Cigar Box Stomp Box Wiring: How to Get Great Sound
Every time I check how people find my site on the Internet I always check the most popular keywords.And in most of the cases, the winner was this one: “wiring for cigar box guitar stomp box”.Or something similar.Funny, but looks like people are mostly interested in building the Cigar Box Stomp Box rather than cigar…
DIY Harp Mic: How to Build Your Own Compact Microphone
Learn how to create a DIY Harp Mic using repurposed materials like a pill bottle and old earpiece. Step-by-step guide for a compact and budget-friendly mic!
Diddley Bow: Unlocking the Secrets of Primitive Blues
Discover the Diddley Bow’s rich history and DIY charm. Learn how this one-string wonder-shaped blues music and build your own with our step-by-step guide.
Cigarbox Ukulele: A Unique Twist on a Classic Sound
This is about another “leftover” project. Cigarbox Ukulele.Time by time, while shopping for the cigar boxes I collect the small boxes if they are nice looking and free (my favourite price).I also had 3 tuning pegs and a 2′ poplar plank which left from the 6′ plank used in P-Bass Cigar Box Project It’s not…
Amigo Guitar Goes Electric: A New Sound for Travelers
Amigo Guitar goes electric! Discover how this travel-friendly instrument gets a new sound with an electric upgrade, perfect for musicians on the go.
DIY Guitar Pickup in 4 Easy and Simple Steps.
Here is my way to make Cigar Box Guitar DIY guitar pickup. What makes pickup a pickup? The copper coil winded around a strong enough magnet. That’s all. 1. Get a sewing bobbin For Your DIY Guitar Pickup. You are lucky if you have a sewing machine at home.That means that you should have plenty…
Mandolin in the Woods: Miracles Still May Happen
Mandolin found atop a recycling bin in the woods—left for disposal but holding a story. Discover how this broken instrument found a second chance.
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How To Build Your DIY Magnetic Pickup For Diddley Bow: Part 1
Introduction: Did you know you can build a DIY magnetic pickup for your CBG or Diddley Bow for next to nothing? Magnetic pickups offer a warmer tone and higher output compared to piezo pickups, which are commonly used in these instruments. Materials: Broken headphones (free from friends or electronics stores) Magnet (from the headphones) Copper…
P-Bass Cigar Box Guitar: Building and Playing Made Easy
Learn all about the P-Bass Cigar Box Guitar! Explore its unique design, sound, and why it’s a must-try for DIY guitar enthusiasts.
Blood Red Telecaster Project: Closer to the Results
Finally, I’ve got some time to describe how this project update—see how this custom build is shaping up, with the latest tweaks and refinements bringing it closer to completion. The Blood Red Telecaster guitar project is going so far. I didn’t expect that everything would go smoothly. Well, and I was right! It is always…
Cigar Box Guitar Neck: which sort of the wood?
Building a cigar box guitar? This guide explores the best wood for your guitar neck, for both sound and easy crafting. Build your dream CBG!
