About

Build a playable acoustic Cigar Box Guitar, often called a CBG, in this intensive, four-day class — a blend of traditional lutherie (a craftsperson who builds or repairs string instruments), folk-instrument wisdom, and a bit of whimsy. You'll get to:

• Use power tools to build and shape the neck.
• Use hand tools and a fancy jig to make the fretboard.
• Assemble the neck and then adapt the cigar box to accept the neck and add sound holes and bracing.
• Make a bridge, saddle, and nut.
• Finally, add tuners and strings, and then pluck that first note!

Details

A $40 materials fee, included in the class fee, covers everything you need: a cigar box, hardwood for the neck and fretboard, fret wire, tuners, strings, and other hardware.

Prerequisites

• Orientation to the Woodshop
• Woodshop Tool Safety  Checkout 1
• Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.