MAKE IT.
BUILD YOUR
CIGAR BOX
GUITAR

START>>
1. ASSEMBLE THE
NECK AND BODY

Time: An Afternoon Complexity: Low

1a. Using the diagram at right, drill Tuner holes, ¼" bit holes at each end of the 1x2. You’ll Measure from left edge drill six holes in two rows at the tail, to anchor the strings below the bridge, 11" and six more in two diagonal rows ¾" where the tuning pegs will be. 2"

Tail holes, t" bit Measure from right edge

0"

11" ¾" 2" 0"

½" 1½" 2½" 3½"

1" ½"

1b. If you want to add an electric pickup to your guitar, skip ahead to step 4. Otherwise, super-glue the cigar box shut.

References:

http://www.makezine.com/04/cigarbox

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