Cigar Box Guitar Build // shaping the neck and finishing up

Couldn't have done this build without all the knowledge shared by the two builders I mentioned multiple times through the build and listed first below.
Del Puckett: ‪@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar‬
Southern Fire Guitars: ‪@SouthernFireGuitars‬
And a very detailed back angle video from ‪@ChickenboneJohn‬
I watched just about every cigar box guitar build video I came across on TH-cam during the build, which includes a lot of the previously mentioned in addition to the following:
‪@homebuiltshop‬​⁠
‪@CigarBoxBroGuitars‬
‪@MikuCigarBoxGuitar‬
‪@thecigarboxguitarbuilder1860‬
‪@WoodPortGuitars‬
Those are the ones I can find in my history, anyway. Check them out if you want some inspiration.
#cigarboxguitar #cigarboxnation #cigarboxguitars #cbgbuild
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[@TheLookingOne]

Hey CMR,
Even with flux core solder, I use to dip wires and connectors in flux rosin before applying heat.
And touch the solder to metal that is away from the soldering iron tip (the heat will then draw the solder to the iron tip).

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

A suggestion: use a zero fret for the nut, if you're using medium frets on the fretboard use a jumbo fret for the zero fret. It automatically places the strings above the fretboard frets. I used to mess with a nut and it took me forever to finesse the height of the cuts until I came across using a zero fret... I've never used a string height nug ever again, except as string guides over the zero fret...
Your build sounds pretty good!! Good job! Now, do another with a magnetic pickup!!

[@123pap]

Looking good, relax!

[@WhiskeyandRisky]

Great build video! I’m starting my first build and this series of videos are going to help me in the right path

[@CMRWoodworks]

Awesome. Good luck with your build!

[@cmmbsnyder55]

Thanks for posting your build. It's very inspiring 🙌. I have no build experience and am hoping to gain some insight. I intend to build one for a graduation gift. I, too, have watched Del & Michael's CBG videos quite extensively. I purchased a CBG from Michael & I love it!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Cool stuff! Well, good luck with the build you are planning! Thanks for commenting!

[@FantaconeBoxWorks]

Very nice.
I just tap the high fret down more, seated in the wood.

[@emanuelamren2235]

Well build and awesome vid....(a little 2 much thinking 😉👍)

[@user-zy4fx7vg4r]

Well Done!!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@ElectronicCity715]

Awesome job. Well done

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@thecluelessluthier6520]

This was a really fun build to watch. I was actually surprised at how loud it sounded acoustically. I am interested in watching your electric build. I am planning on building an electric bass for my wife. Her current bass 'Bessy' is way too heavy for her to play standing up. Nice job!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks! I plan on building a 5 string bass at some point. Always wanted one. I have a 4 string, but that extra low string is cool.

[@RedDogGuitars]

looks like it plays great!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Better than I hoped! Thanks!

[@MikuCigarBoxGuitar]

How cool! Thank you. I will watch your builds to learn new things

[@CMRWoodworks]

Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch!

[@justinholub]

Turned out great! 👍

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@cartyjames7753]

Awesome job brother! Freaking awesome!!!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks brother!

[@b476816]

Tape and pilot holes. I’ve said the same. Oh well, this one’s for me anyway. Puckett builds budget CBGs. Don’t cheap out give yours it’s own brand

[@CMRWoodworks]

I appreciate the comment man! I’ve got to get some low tack tape, I think. I was worried about peeling the paper on the top. Even on the sides where I used tape, I stuck it to my shirt first to try to de-tack it a little, but it still tore some. I appreciate you watching! Thanks!

[@jonahguitarguy]

Turned out all right Chris.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you Dane! I had fun making it.

[@gennarorusso2225]

Dear Chris, I am new in your channel: what a wondeful Sound..... The best I 've ear on all the CBG that I seen on TH-cam. Can I know everything about wood of neck, box, pickups and everything you need to know to build one just like it? thanks in advance for the reply

[@CMRWoodworks]

I got the wood for the neck from Lowe’s. It’s just a piece of red oak. The electronics came from cbgitty.com and they have just about everything you would need to build one. They also have links to guides that walk through building one. Check them out!

[@TheLookingOne]

Hey CMR,
What about using a Forstner bit to flat countersink your tuner holes in order to remove the chipped wood around that lower hole?

[@CMRWoodworks]

Yeah, I guess I could’ve done that a little bit. Didn’t think about it! Thanks!

[@user-pn7fu3sl2e]

The box and guitars built upside down

[@CMRWoodworks]

Haha, I noticed that way too late in the build. I mean, like at the end. So far no one else said anything. Hmm, maybe I should just do them all like that and it can be a signature thing 😄

[@robertcampbell6253]

Real lead solder from China and take your file or some sandpaper and scuff the pots where you need solder and pre solder (called tining)every where you need solder also use a real hot soldering iron 700 degrees and heat the surface and then add the solder it shouldn’t take but about 2-3 seconds get in and get out because if you use a weak soldering iron the whole entire pot will get hot before it get hot enough to melt the solder that’s why you use the super hot iron touch the metal 2 seconds or so then add the solder and also use some flux or rosen so just the solder joint gets hot and not the entire pot. Do not use plumbing solder because it uses acid rosen or flux as opposed to electrical solder and when the solder cools you want the surface of the solder to be shiny if it dries dull you probably have a “cold” solder joint so don’t blow on the joint just leave it alone and you will get it don’t let it frustrate you too much

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the tips! I really appreciate it!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate it!

[@tunnel7]

You need to use real LEAD solder not that lead free rubbish.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Yep, make sure you get solder meant for electronics... there is solder meant for plumbing, don't use that!!