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Debate on Using Expensive Guitar Parts in Cigar Box Guitar. Few weeks ago there was some interesting discussion in the FB group “Cigar Box Guitar Builders“. Someone started it with the statement, kind of: “I don’t like the idea of using any expensive guitar parts on cigar box guitars.Because there were no expensive parts at…
Learn how to build a custom Cigar Box Guitar Amplifier using a Cohiba cigar box. A step-by-step guide with tips for crafting a unique, high-quality amp.
When Do You Need an Aging Device for Your Guitar? The aging device might be handy if the sound of your acoustic friend doesn’t satisfy you.Here’s it why. It is a well-known fact that with time the acoustic guitar sounds better and better if treated well.There are 3 conditions for that: It’s an instrument of…
Discover the best eBay deals on guitar parts I always look for—hardware, pickups, tools, and more to build or upgrade your guitar affordably.
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…
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!
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.
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! Discover how this travel-friendly instrument gets a new sound with an electric upgrade, perfect for musicians on the go.
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 found atop a recycling bin in the woods—left for disposal but holding a story. Discover how this broken instrument found a second chance.
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…
