Cigar Box Guitars My preferences in music and playing styles have always leaned towards the earlier versions found in the genre. When I listen to punk, I like old punk. Reggae = roots, blues was born in the delta, etc. I'm also a huge fan of slide style playing both lap-style and bottleneck. Now that I'm building instruments, it's only logical that I take that same roots-based approach. I build and play simple 3 string guitars from cigar boxes. They are generally fretless although some of them have fret markings and all are played with a slide. I am going to start doing a limited number of customs with frets. On the fretless ones, you can do some fingering on the lower frets, but they have a different tone than a traditional fretted instrument. I use a full 25.5" scale and tune to an open chord. AEA, DAD, EC#E are a few of my favorite tunings. Why 3-strings? I can, have, and will make 4 string versions, but I prefer 3, Why? With three strings the neck is uncluttered and there is enough space to be a little sloppy with the slide. Lot's of tunings work, and in my experience, it's just more fun. Pricing My guitars start at $70 for a 3-string with an oak, maple, or mahogany neck with plain headstock, fret lines, and a paper covered wood box. Slotted or three hole headstocks start at $80. Kits are $35. Custom guitars I will custom make a guitar to your specifications. Frets, fret boards, resonators, magnetic and piezo pick-ups, and exotic woods are all available. Drop me a line and we’ll get you what you want for a reasonable price. Kits Kits are available in both flat peg head and slotted peg head designs. I have both maple and oak necks. All kits come with: • Pre-cut and drilled neck • Macanudo Crystal Cafe box • Tuners • Strings • Bolts for bridge and nut • Fret template • Directions Just sand, apply finish, and assemble. Fun and easy!