Monday night I found this site about cigar box guitars. I instantly thought "I can do that" and started planning it in my head. Hte planning involved a lot of internet searching for similar projects so I could see diferent solutions to different problems and find the ones that suited my needs and assets the best.
The next day I stumbled upon the cookie tin banjo, perfect. I went to the hardware store and bought the materials and tools I needed.
Three days of hard work I have this:
If you want any pictures in other angles just tell me and I'll fix it.
looks like a nice job, how does it play?
seems like the frets would be the hardest part, how about some close ups and details on how you did it?
i have had the "foxfire" series of books for years and i remember seeing a banjo project.
never thought about trying it till now tho.
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looks like a nice job, how does it play?
seems like the frets would be the hardest part, how about some close ups and details on how you did it?
The bridge bolt is way too big so the action at the higher frets is horribly high. It doesn't sound very banjo like but that's most likeley because of the strings. The strings I use is just some steel electric guitar strings. Some day next week I will buy some banjo strings and tune it like a banjo too, now it's just tuned like a guitar without the E and A strings.
Close ups of fretwork:
cute!
It doesn't sound very banjo like but...
...and this is a bad thing?...... :)
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Hmmm I'm trying to figure out if they were Butter Cookies or Macaroons.. LOL
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Cool!
I've got friends who are into the CBGs. They seem to be very addictive!
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nice job. I bet getting at the insides is easy; just pop the lid.
I like the painting design on the can too. maybe you should have had the decorated side to the front.
frets are a pain to inlay . I can tell.
all in all a great idea and a fun project.
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Hmmm I'm trying to figure out if they were Butter Cookies or Macaroons.. LOL
Fruitcake. :D
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Nice job! Looks awesome :D
Well, I've had some requests, but I'm going to play anyway.
Fruitcake. :D
Erm.....how would that affect sustain and tone, in contrast to, for example, seedcake?
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Fruitcake. :D
Erm.....how would that affect sustain and tone, in contrast to, for example, seedcake?
Knowing Fruitcakes last forever, I would think sustain would also. :wink:
Bish
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WOW , great luthiery !! LOL
