You've probably seen them before: three-stringed guitars made from a piece of wood, some string, a cigar box, and a few other odds and ends. Well, today we're going to learn how to make a cigar-box guitar with a twist. We're going to learn how to make it electric by adding a $3 transducer to the neck of the guitar and wiring it to an old tape recorder, which will act as an amplifier. How cool is that?!
The MAKE: Blog has posted an awesome video tutorial and a step-by-step PDF instruction file on how to make an electric cigar-box setup. I have embedded both below. Be sure to check out the impromptu jam session at the end of the video! :-)
To download the PDF, click the picture below:
Now, if you want to make your very own electric cigar-box guitar, but aren't a big fan of cigars, feel free to send them to Charlie Flowers c/o The Daily Hack! ;D
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Hi,
This is awesome, the video really got me stun by how great people's ideal are... thanks for sharing....
The Bad Blogger
Hello,
yeah, I couldn't believe how good the guitar actually sounded...very cool! Thanks for the comment. :-)
Charlie Flowers
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Ruth
http://pianonotes.info
Thank you for commenting! I'm glad you like The Daily Hack, and that you have been reading for a while. I hope that you will keep reading, and I look forward to your future comments. :-)
Charlie Flowers
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Ann
http://racingonlinegames.net
Tips like this make good use of everyday items.