Cigar Box Guitar - I built a Jack Daniel's Whiskey Tin 3 string Guitar

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Cigar Box Guitar - I built a Jack Daniel' Whiskey Tin 3 string Guitar
My first time building a 3 string guitar using a Jack Daniel's tin. It was a fun build and sounds great.
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@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

This was a fun build, and came out great. It looks like I'll be looking for more cool tins for building guitars. 😎

@stevesstrings5243 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout out! That came out really nice! I especially like your ideas for the sound holes and volume knob! I think lining the box with wood is a good approach to stiffening the box and toning down the tinny sound. I think it sounds great!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Steve, Thanks for watching the video, and for the info, my friend M~

@user-wg3pd9kb3b 2 жыл бұрын

WoW, what a wonderful sound with a piezo. The slide make the Blues come out.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. It does sound good, very happy with it. M~

@marcmayou1422 Жыл бұрын

GLAD I SAW THIS AS MY WIFE WANTS ME TO TRY AND USE A TIN. THE WOOD INSIDE WAS THE TICKET.

@genomitchalinni8106 2 жыл бұрын

🎵 We're, were, were? So I could die easy. 🎶 That song has Cigar Box Guitar written all over it.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. 😎

@troykurz9615 2 жыл бұрын

Great build, Micheal. I have a Beatle's collector's tin, that I want to make into a short-scale guitar, and after watching this build, I believe I can get it done. Thanks.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tony. Go for it, and good luck with the build. M~

@rawlinggdavenportjr9672 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my! That is just beautiful! Pitting the wood on bottom and two sides make all the difference in the world... good job! Sounds great!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rawling, The wood definitely makes it easier dealing with the thin tin. :)

@peterhaynes8258 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT MICHAEL ! YOUR A GENIUS, NO ONE CAN EVER FAULT YOUR WORK, BRILLIANT, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Peter. God Bless

@philnoel5839 2 жыл бұрын

You Nailed it.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Phil M~

@Richw55 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work. Love it

@jamesbailey-uu3ek Ай бұрын

Glad I watched this..I have several times thought of making a metal CBG...Thanks Michael....,..Sounds really great......

@SouthernFireGuitars Ай бұрын

Thanks James. You should build it. NO Rules. M~

@richarddegen6184 Жыл бұрын

I like it!!

@markcox9339 8 ай бұрын

Cool

@richardstumph7833 2 жыл бұрын

Southern living,, YEAH 👍😁

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. I agree wit ya. M~

@sicfukferrara8002 2 жыл бұрын

Looks and sounds great

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. M~

@brianmargetts821 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. Brummie Brian here from Birmingham middle England. Since making my first CBG at the age of 77 I have been looking for KZfaq videos to help me play and sound a little better and got hooked on yours and your way of building and explaining the know how of this art. I have been wanting to make a biscuit/cookie tin guitar from a tin that I am fond of and this video as usual with your work has given me the urge and tips to start. So thanks mate for all your explanatory videos that I am watching and learning from. Regards from Big G/ Brummie Bri UK.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brain, (Big G) Congrats on your first CBG build. I'm happy you found my videos helpful. I hope they inspire you to build and play more. Good luck with the cookie tin build, it will be a lot of fun. M~

@brianmargetts821 2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthernFireGuitars WOW! Didn’t expect a reply from you Mike, thanks a lot👍. You must have thousands of emails from across the world, so to get mine answered, took me by surprise so thanks again mate, and keep your lessons coming. Cheers🍻 regards Big G. UK

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianmargetts821 Thanks Big G, I try and reply to everybody, if I can :) Lots of videos coming. Talk to ya soon. M~

@glenthornton4713 2 жыл бұрын

Whisky Tin "WTG" Looks absolutely Marvelous.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Glen. M~

@tiwflah 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Looks great. Sounds great. I'm guessing this is the first of many tin based instruments to come out of the Bianconi stable. You are the man Michael.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend. I would build another one if I find a nice looking tin, for sure. M~

@slowburnguitars 2 жыл бұрын

That came out really nice and it sounds awesome! Great job as always!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Slow Burn. M~

@DrRodCullen 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Michael. Very timely as I’ve just begun planning to build a canjo for my son. Found a brilliant round biscuit tin which might give some interesting problems to work around but I’m definitely going to be lining it is some way. Will let you know how I get on.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod, I think adding the bottom really helped, not only the sound, but made it easier to build around. Good luck with yours. M~

@BobBowman962 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Video and Excellent Build! Thanks for always making these videos fun and informative!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert. You're welcome, thanks for checking them out. M~

@seadoggozo-fishingguitarsa1837 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice mate. I finally got around to fitting a piezo to my JD tin. They sound 'vintage' to me. Really cool. Thanks for sharing the build.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you, Seadog.

@FantaconeBoxWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. M~

@lanceuppercut5939 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build. :-)

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lance. 😎🎸

@robert7751 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent build, instruction & finished product....thank you Michael!!!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, Thank you, Robert. M~

@donaldwillis6487 2 жыл бұрын

As usual I love this build too. You find so many ways to make your guitars looks great and sound fantastic..

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald. M~

@mikewaite5849 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! Thank you!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Mike. M~

@Jackman_NC 2 жыл бұрын

That turned out great. Sounds good!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack, 😎

@ulricheckardt538 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, it came out real nice and sounds great

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ulrich. M~

@zodiacsnowwolf 2 жыл бұрын

Again, awesome, Michael! Thank you for posting this video!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, BC. Thanks for checking it out. M~

@tommyornduff9518 Жыл бұрын

Hey Tommy from Jonesboro TN I'm new to your videos you got me thinking so I got to looking around and I have 2 of those jack Daniels tins so I am going to build a couple of them maybe twins or maybe not I'll let you know god bless my new video friend

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tommy. Yeah, build you a couple of those things, their fun. M~

@donbruno5952 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don. M~

@cmmbsnyder55 2 жыл бұрын

That's a nice tin whiskey CBG. A magnetic shot glass volume control would be a nice touch where you can take a shot of smooth whiskey between songs! I really love your attention to detail and craftsmanship. Thanks for posting your build... moocho appreciated! Oh, Michael I won a cute Pineapple Style ukulele that Shane Speal built. Posting positive comments sometimes lands you a new instrument to play. Christmas 🎄 came early. I also installed a new spanish style tuning pegs & piezoelectric pickup in a Kay Acoustic Guitar I recently was gifted. The piezo make a huge difference.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chuck, I appreciate that. Congrats on winning the ukulele. M~

@edgelite 10 ай бұрын

I picked up a JD tin last week. I was planning on making one for my sister. Perfect timing for this to show up in my feed. Love your videos Michael.

@SouthernFireGuitars 10 ай бұрын

Thanks edge. That will be nice. M~

@willg4944 2 жыл бұрын

As usual awesome build. Thanks for turning that into a tutorial. I have been sitting on a Harley tin I was hoping to make a guitar out of but wasn't sure just how. Fortunately for us, your viewers, you teach every bit as well as you play.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will. and your welcome. I will be looking for more tins, hopefully a little bit bigger. M~

@rstarguitar5350 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome , the Barrel is a great idea , and very unique sound

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you R Star. I will have to agree. M~

@roylivingston9085 2 жыл бұрын

Cool build and sounds good. I think I may build one out some type of tin myself. Keep the videos coming Micheal. I watch them all the time.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Roy. I appreciate that. You should build one they are kind of cool M~

@rdd251 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Beautiful piece of work.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks rdd. M~

@jefflyon2059 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Build!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jeff. for checking it out. M~

@aaronstoker1797 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build. I've made a few biscuit tin guitars recently but still got a few handy hints from this video. Thanks Michael 🤘

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron. M~

@kingtkuehn 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds really Good........ Many Blessings from Minnesota.. God was here...

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks king. M~

@TheAdambright 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic…I will have a go at that next!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Adam. Do it, its a fun build. M~

@rparker120 2 жыл бұрын

That was really a great video! It keeps my old brain working on ideas! Now if I could just get my builds to sound as good as yours!!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick. M~

@mariolowman3564 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic build!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mario. M~

@osborne593 2 жыл бұрын

Sound Great and look great and great workmanship on the Jack Daniel Whiskey tin Guitar.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you osborne. M~

@terryhopkins1089 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate, sounds ace

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry, M~

@paulcook3616 Жыл бұрын

Dude you nailed it ! You are great .

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. M~

@big-tgoliath3403 Жыл бұрын

Love the guitar Michael 👍

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Big T. M~

@bearboxguitars4367 2 жыл бұрын

Michael That was fantastic. I love all your videos. This really helped me. Thank you

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Thank you, Bear Box for watching. M~

@billyhigh2406 2 жыл бұрын

I love that

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bill. M~

@johnespin9269 2 жыл бұрын

Yet again,brilliant,I’ve had a biscuit/cooktop tin waiting for this very inspiration,thanks , Again Blessings to you and yours …

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John. I appreciate that.

@TattooBull Жыл бұрын

that's one cool ass guitar, sounds really good. I can't wait to get a 3-string guitar.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bull. Yeah. you need to get you one of these 3 stringers, what a blast. M~

@joeelk479 2 жыл бұрын

Nice sounding Guitar Michel!!!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joe. it did sound pretty good for a small tin. M~

@Tbonz19 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your build. You are always so helpful and fun to watch. I don't understand how your sub count is not so much higher. You deserve so many more.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tbonz, Well, about 60% of the people that watch the videos are NOT subscribers :(

@brianprichard7959 2 жыл бұрын

great work friend. I so enjoy watching creativity in action. keep it up brother.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brian. Will do. M~

@Heather22056 Жыл бұрын

Great day you have it 😎

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doodles. 🎸

@David-pj6pz Жыл бұрын

I think it's awsome

@terryhillyer7719 2 жыл бұрын

Michael, I like the engineering you put into the tin, to come up with a nice looking and sounding guitar! Btw, that was a nice touch with the volume knob, too. It all came together well. And the CBG community is such a good group to help and share ideas/experience 🙂 Thanks for your contributions! I like the intro you’ve recently added to your videos 👍 And may I add….I put one of your T-shirts on my Christmas wish list. If it doesn’t end up under the tree, I plan on buying it myself 😉

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Terry, I appreciate that. and thanks for the support with the T shirt. M~

@ShiverinSid Жыл бұрын

Beautiful sound Michael. Great how you did the soundhole(s) and volume knob.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks you Neil. M~

@ptvgulikers 2 жыл бұрын

Michael, what a beauty, you've made. The sounds is great. Very inspiring videos. Thanks a lot. From the Netherlands this is Polleke 👍

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Paul. M~

@waden404 2 жыл бұрын

That is bad ass!!! Only thing id do is paint the heads of those screws,to match that shade of green, on the lid

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wade. Hey, I think I have a dark green sharpie :)

@jeffbarber5539 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael I think it's the coolest one yet.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. 😎

@antoinebernard7706 2 жыл бұрын

This litle baby looks awesome to play ! I wish I can play one of your guitar somedays. Kiss from France mate ! 🤠🇨🇵

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Antonine. M~

@larrytaylor6192 2 жыл бұрын

I saw your other Video on the 2022 Give A Way and checked out how you build it. I'm still working on my first CBG Fret board. Can't wait till I can start playing. The tin box did not sound Like a tin box , Now I know why. Good Job!!😊

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry, Good luck on your CBG build. Yes, adding the wood to the tin, really helped the sound. M~

@jeffshoemaker6968 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! It makes me wonder about all those metal lunchboxes! Imagine a Hong Kong Phooey lunchbox guitar! Aw, Diggy! Also, I really liked that mellow vibe riff you played. Good stuff!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. That would make a cool lunch box guitar. I do see nice old lunch boxes sometimes, might have to grab me one. M~

@DavidAndersoniiVI 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, the tone is incredible. Warm and rich, cause the rich ain't never cold🤔. Seriously though Mike that's one of the best sounding CBGs I've heard. Amazing!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jack. I appreciate that. Now I know why I get cold :) M~

@wangota Жыл бұрын

That is bad azz!!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

I will have to agree with you. 😎🎸

@brianevans8685 Жыл бұрын

Find an oversized old gas can or kerosene oil can & do the next can build

@mickwalker8813 2 жыл бұрын

Hi michael, I built a Jack Daniel diddley bow for my granddaughter with a .303 bullet for the bridge!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, mick. That sounds pretty cool. M~

@dukeofearl4117 Жыл бұрын

I like the sound. Kind of a cross with a banjo.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Duke. It does sound a little like a banjo. M~

@wipeoutwipeot5682 Жыл бұрын

Sounds great to me , send it over if it gets in your way!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wipeout. I actually gave that away in a random drawing in a video after that one. M~

@wipeoutwipeot5682 Жыл бұрын

So!,,, make another,then send that one over to me ! ……sorted.

@shaunflynn 8 ай бұрын

Great video.. What would make it awesome is a few more details about the actual build. I just picked up a few rectangular Xmas candy tins which I want to make CGG's with, but I'm not sure of all the steps. I think I want to make one as a fretless CBG and maybone as a fretted one. Maybe I'll keep on searching for how to's and tips! Thanks for the video again.

@SouthernFireGuitars 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Shaun, That's the only tin Ive ever built. I did it pretty much like I build a CBG. M~

@iansutube 14 күн бұрын

Nice build. I'm here looking for tips on how to build a CBG from a bottle-shaped Crowne Royal Tin I just got. The wood bottom is obviously key and wouldn't be hard to do for mine. The sides would have a whole lot of curve to them though (thino of the shape of a CR bottle). I wonder if I could bend some wood that was reasonably thin and make that work.

@johngrant5749 Жыл бұрын

Looks and sounds great. What type of piezo pickup is it? Disk or strip and how have you fixed it? Would have liked to have seen that.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

THanks John. Its was a disk piezo 27mm hot glued under the bridge. M~

@johngrant5749 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@bobhunt1253 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Michael. I don’t know how you get your strings sounding so good on a short scale. I built a 21” and just can’t seem to get it sounding good. 😢

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bob. Might need to re check the intonation, if its off some that will affect the sound. M~

@kevinmencer3782 Жыл бұрын

Could you use a standard CB Gitty neck or other premade neck if you don't have the experience or tools to make your own?

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

I guess you could, sure. M~

@gregmarquis1886 Жыл бұрын

awesome guitar....did you notice a difference in sound? I know its early on, but now that you made one, do you prefer tin over wood or wood over tin.....lol.....I bet she's hard to decide?

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

I still like the sound of all wood better, especially for the tops. M~

@mickyboy1955 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you place the piezo?...Good vid,btw

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Right under the bridge. M~

@michaelpounds9146 2 жыл бұрын

Is the bridge supported under the lid by the neck, or is there space under the bridge between the lid and the neck?

@michaelpounds9146 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great, by the way!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

The neck is supporting the bridge under the lid, the lid is really thin. M~

@michaelpounds9146 2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthernFireGuitars thanks. I have a Jack Daniels tin...been thinking about the best way to do it. I think mine may be sturdier metal compared to yours.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelpounds9146 Yeah, some of them are bigger and thicker I seen.

@Stoney327 10 ай бұрын

OK... My comment: AMAZING sound, BUT you basically built a wooden CBG with some tin wrapped around the outside, NOT really a CBG from a TIN! One negative comment I have is once you cut that whiskey barrel in half it lost it's whiskey barrel look? To me it just looks like a wooden knob, sorry. I LOVE watching your CBG builds and listening to you play. I built custom electrics for 30 years, but a stroke put an end to that. Now I'm considering building one of these. Our son got me a CBG kit for physical therapy right after my stroke and it still sets here in the box. That's goading me into trying this. I'd been a guitar player since the 60's, but I can't finger due to the stroke. However, I might be able to play slide? God bless: Dave