Hey i want to make my own box with this next build so i can get good acoustics . Im just wondering who all has done this and what wood and thickness did you use ? I dont have any way of getting specialty wood so im stuck with whatever HD or Lowes sells . Any advice ?
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I dont own any power tools so im a little limited on my options . Hell my work bench is a tree stump with a half sheet of plywood screwed to it lol .
I used crafters paint then ployurethane, also before I had power tools I used a hand saw for all my cutting.
Some HD and Lowe's stores carry 3/16" thick luan door skins. They're usually over in the door and window section of the store. Just ask, and they'll direct you to the right spot. Not all of them carry it, so don't be surprised if yours doesn't. As has been mentioned, hollow core doors are a good source of thin sheet material. Check your local Craig's List Free section. I see hollow core doors listed on mine quite often. I'd pass on fiberglass or metal skinned doors for obvious reasons.
...seconded, I just finished my first box using spruce sheet from a model aircraft shop:
As MFJ (who gave me some wonderful advice on this project) says, the sheets come in 4" widths, so you will have to glue the top and bottom. This link shows a rather nifty way of achieving a good seamless joint:
http://home.comcast.net/%7Ekathymatsushita/movies/jointhetop.mov
I'll hopefully get the build finished by the weekend - can't wait to hear how it sounds!
I am in japan and don't have ready access to cigar boxes so I build all my boxes. Sides are 7 mm thick cedar, ends are 4mm. The top is the thinnest ply I can find usually 2mm but I found 1.6mm ply in a craft store for the last two and it has a better sound although it needs bracing.
Overall I am very pleased with the sound of my guitars although I haven't seen a "real" CBG in person so I only have videos to compare them to.
A question of protocol:
I've got a buddy who makes excellent boxes for various purposes. His stuff is better than anything I can buy from the tobacco shop, and I can get him to make whatever size & shape I need.
What should we call these creations? They aren't "cigar box" guitars.
"Cigar Box-Style Guitars??" "Custom Box Guitars??" "Homemade Box Guitars??"
I liked "Humidor Guitars," but that turns out to be the trademark of a particular maker.
I believe in truth in advertising. What should they be called?
Suggestions appreciated...
TN
I would just call them Box Guitars.
And yes, Humidor Guitars is an awesome name, and yes, someone has that already.
Wait, that's me!
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