DO THIS When Building a Cigar Box Guitar Neck (Part 1)

[@williamdenny891]

I am 84 a year old retired machinist, and I watch ,learn ,and enjoy your videos very much, you are great teacher and I have just finished my 1st 3string cigar box guitar and thanks to you it turned out rather nice, now all I have to do is learn to play it , and again with your help and videos I can.😊

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, William. M~

[@krisdaug979]

Great work. Thanks for sharing 🙏👍👍

[@normanroberts6680]

Enjoy the channel. Thanks very much.

[@guzzoofoz]

Always a great finish on your guitars 👍

[@willg4944]

You are not only a luthier you are an artist. I have learned so much from the little secrets that you share with us on your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Will. Thanks for watching and for the comments. M~

[@garyteters7273]

Thanks Michael,
Simple tricks I did not know.

[@frankbaker3494]

Ive been collecting boxes for quite a while, cant wait to try a build. The neck has been my nemesis

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

In my Pro Builder WorkShop I show step by step on how I build my necks. www.southernfireguitars.com/pro-builders-w

[@davidwells3394]

I can't wait to build my git box thanks for your information😊

[@CoyRichardson-g9k]

Really enjoy you videos and the music

[@paulcook3616]

You make it look so easy

[@JohnnyHurbonConnections]

Great video especially the dot marker measuring, WOW !!! Thank You from Tucson !

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Johnny. Glad it was helpful! 😎

[@lactobacillusprime]

Very nice to see how you actually make these fancy pants fretboards!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, LOL I'll have to use that (Fancy Pants) in a video lol

[@justicecrafted902]

Now i can get my markers spot on!
Muchos muchos thanx!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks for checking it out. M~

[@Gunsmith-4570]

I really like the longer form builders tips, I like to learn.
Thank You very much.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Smith. Me too. M~

[@UliKuder]

Learned something again today. I did not yet know the tenon drill. Great tool! Thanks for showing.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Uli, Thanks for checking it out. Its always good to learn, you can NEVER know TOO much. 😎

[@walterkemp6558]

Thank you for the tips. Keep them coming.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks for watching, Walter. M~

[@hannagan]

Love your videos, thank you for sharing your expertise

[@richardwillis6485]

Some great tips here Michael, thanks! The plug cutter is great for the dowels, gonna have to try that for sure

[@paulcook3616]

Love the your videos . I’m starting my first one soon. . Making an order from CB Gitty

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Richard. M~

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Paul. That's awesome. Good luck with the build. M~

[@jefflyon2059]

Thanks for all you share!

[@metawakening6233]

Looking good man. Gives me something to do with the boxes I've had for ever.

[@markanderson7970]

Another quality video! Keep up the good work, Michael!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Mark. M~

[@DaveGrigsby]

Thanks for what you do Michael. Your page is very informative. Keep em coming Sir!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Dave. M~

[@FantaconeBoxWorksCBG]

Helpful and entertaining

[@robertneumann1117]

Nice!!! Great job!!!

[@cmmbsnyder55]

Thanks for the tip! I am looking forward to the next video. Is there a video on the piece that the fretboard sits on - design & wood selection?

[@w13rdguy]

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[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Chuck. Somewhere on my channel. M~

[@kdlang7]

Bedankt voor het delen van je videos. Ik geniet alleen al van het kijken, en leer er ook van. Misschien maak ik zelf ook eens een cigarbox?

[@nardopolo3082]

Just started putting my own markers in. Kinda proud of the first one, really screwed the second one up. Thanks for the great tips.

[@starlight27277]

I love you videos you are a real entertainer.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, Star Light. M~

[@LolitaWilson-d7q]

Love it, thank you!!

[@robertkroberjr.157]

Would like to see a custom "Samantha Fish" cigar box guitar! 😎✌️

[@LazyCat010]

She's awesome!

[@robertkroberjr.157]

​@@LazyCat010 I saw her 5 times so far. I got 2 pictures taken with her, and 2 autographed CDs! She is awesome! 😎👍

[@andykelly778]

This was very helpful and if I could spell big words like entertaining I would say that it was very entertaining which kept me entertained!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Andy. LOL

[@TopShelfDiver]

Another awesome video full of extremely useful information. I’ve learned so much from you ….. thank you!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Tom. M~

[@tunnel7]

Thanks Mike for sharing your tricks love it. I am on build no11 at moment cheers.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Congrats on #11. 😎

[@rzambory2938]

that was funny ....great video !!Thankyou!
i'm saving up for a t shirt

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@55mga1500]

about to build a cigar box guitar - thank you for the content.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Jim. Good luck with your build. M~

[@55mga1500]

my local cigar shop gave me a huge stack of cigar boxes as long as I build them a guitar - which I agreed to! now I have to actually do it!
@@SouthernFireGuitars

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@55mga1500 Sounds like a good deal. M~

[@beimsteiner]

Great tips!

[@gertjansabine]

Great Video again

[@Tbonz19]

Thanks Brother! I just learned a better and faster way to make and install markers!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Tbonz. M~

[@colintyler7119]

Also use plug cutters for fretmarkers, i like to aline the grain of the plugs with the fretboard grain, just a minor detail, ❤ your channel

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Collin. M~

[@DogburyGuitars]

Great stuff. I've just started making these things. All of your stuff is brilliant and highly educational for a beginner to the art. Thanks.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Steve. M~

[@mollylewis7199]

You always have some creative ideas and you SHARE them. Thank you!
Do you ever go to any of the festivals?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Molly. I haven't been to a festival yet, M~

[@ratmanmurray7137]

Looks awesome mate!

[@shipoffools2183]

Looks good.

[@MajorUpgrade]

Nice video Michael! Enjoyed, as always. I like that you chose 2 different types of wood and alternated the fret marker colors. I had never seen that plug bit before. That's useful! Take care!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks. M~

[@charleszuhlke5919]

Love your videos

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Charles. M~

[@AdAstraOnYafro]

I’ve been building jam stick style cigar guitars. You have some great tips. I will be implementing some very soon. I’m currently working one a faux tele jam stick using an award plaque as a body and actual stew Mac tele wiring. Definitely going to do inlays on the neck after watching this.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Barry. M~

[@RC-ht6kh]

Nice

[@anthonymiller3970]

Awesome

[@jautrey727]

The chickens like that too!😂

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Yes, I agree lol

[@gotrandy]

I love your video, I just subscribed!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Deb. I appreciate that. M~ 😎

[@mike_reves]

When using the belt sander, do you worry about making the fret board uneven sanding it down?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Not at all, because I'm only sanding the plugs flush to the neck.

[@marcel_2cv]

Looks gorgeous. As the Neanderthal guy I am, I just burn the fret marks with a hot nail. But I might one day be good enough to try your way, too. 😀

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Marcel. M~ Give it a try. M~

[@jeffshoemaker6968]

The devil is in the details, and you do not disappoint! Very good tips! Thanks, Michael!

[@richardjones1754]

Can you tell me how you do angle headstock ??? Or do you have info on how to do neck from scratch ???

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I show everything in my Pro Builders WorkSHop, step by step www.southernfireguitars.com/

[@waynesylvia1083]

With you using shotgun shells for the knobs,how would the spent casing of a 9mm and 22 lr work for fret markers or the used primers on a different caliber that would it better and build it on a shotgun blasted cigar box guitar,I do believe you built those before,or go crazy on a ammo box.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Wayne, That's a good idea, I've thought about doing that, maybe soon. M~

[@sixoffive]

👍

[@dallinhaws9758]

Thanks Michael! Great Vid! Curious as to why you stopped at the 15th fret and did not put a fret marker in the 17th? (too narrow?)

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Dallin, Yes, a bit too narrow with a 5/16 marker for me.

[@philnoel5839]

Michael, Another Great Vlog.Still can't get into the PBW. Can you send me a link or anything to help..

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Phil, Sorry about that, I'll do some checking, can you send me an email to [e-mail]

[@charleszuhlke5919]

What do you call that bit that you used to cut the plugs? Probably a plug cutter bit?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

That is correct. Plug cutter bit. 😀

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

Buster is having his life... while u r making fancy stuff.

[@graysaw]

Hey Michael, what type of drill bit do you use for drilling holes in your fretboards?

[@baldeagle5297]

He used a Forstner bit. It drills holes with a flat bottom. They also start easily and don't tend to wander.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

What Bald Eagle said lol

[@thekycoffeebean]

I would hate to make Buster mad by not leaving a comment ,,,,,,, it could be Bad !

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, Your right HE would NOT like that. 😀

[@Fraggle-h7o]

man woody harrelson is better at doing voices than i thought. good job true detective

[@seyrlemos]

Amazing!! I'll do it like that in my next CBG. BTW, what strings are you using? .11 or .12?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks. Strings are 040 030 022

[@dgperforms1]

Thanks Bro! I'm just starting to get into building. I think I want to purchase your !aster Class. Does it include building Boxes as well as using existing CBG Boxes?

[@TopShelfDiver]

Darren, I purchased Michael’s Master Class and am very happy with the step by step instruction. I find myself playing it many times throughout the process to make sure I’m doing everything correct. Almost done with my first CBG…. Can’t wait to string it up!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Darren. In the WorkShop I use a Cigar Box for the build, but you can use the same methods with a homemade box. M~

[@garylandau7159]

Wear can I go to buy a nice 3 string just all most like the one that I had perches from you a long time ago

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Gary, my CBG's are available here www.southernfireguitars.com/

[@mickyboy1955]

Or you could buy a pack of dowels...Good tip appreciated

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Yes, you can. M~

[@johnwashburn3793]

The sunshine state?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Yeah, The person who name it, must have stayed indoors. LOL

[@johnwashburn3793]

@@SouthernFireGuitars or it's a marketing thing

[@johnwashburn3793]

@@SouthernFireGuitars...and I am in the show me state, but...

[@mikewaite5849]

Why two on the 12th?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Mike, most guitars have 2 at the 12th. M~ 😎

[@johnwashburn3793]

I see that when you make your necks you give it your awl

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Yes. I do 😆

[@halildjencic1612]

You lost Buster again? That’s going to look bad on your old resume. 😂😂😂

[@davidwells3394]

I can't wait to build my git box thanks for your information😊

[@williamsinclair9841]

👍

[@davidwells3394]

I can't wait to build my git box thanks for your information😊