Custom Built Cigar Box Ukulele

Recently I built this beautiful custom Cigar Box Ukulele for Austin, Texas musician Carolyn Wonderland.

It is made from a black Brick House cigar box, a mahogany neck, ebony fret board, electric pickup, and some cool antique brass. It even has the 1960's Flying Heart inlay done in abalone shell.

Take a look at this beauty!

The re-purposed antique brass came from the historic West Hill Hardware Store in Akron, Ohio.  This is a great old time hardware store with many hard to find parts. I love this store and stop in every chance I get.

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How to Make a Cigar Box Instrument

I came across this great poster which details how to build a cigar box guitar (or any instrument).

Remember it is basically made from 3 materials:

1. A cigar box
2. A stick of wood
3. Strings

 For more information on or where to purchase this unique one-of-a-kind Americana instruments visit Cigar Box Ukulele's

Handmade Music Instruments-Ukulele

When looking into ukuleles you will hear many different terms. Styles, types and manufacturers, such as:

• baritone ukulele
• tenor ukulele
• resonator ukulele
• lanikai ukulele
• martin ukulele
• oscar schmidt ukulele
• koa ukulele
• hilo ukulele

The list goes on and on because this is a very popular subject that is really making a come back!

My favorite type is cigar box ukulele and my favorite manufacturer is me. Yes I make my own unique one of a kind Cigar Box Ukulele's. I'm currently working on 15 new ones.... it keeps me off the streets and out of trouble, right?

Actually I work a full-time job, help my wife run a travel business and manage to find time to build and market these beautiful handmade music instruments.

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Brand New FREE Cigar Box Guitar CD Download

Just in time for the holiday season! A Cigar Box Christmas 2011. You will hear some of the old time holiday favorites played by some of the best Cigar Box Guitar performers of today.

To get you FREE copy just click on A Cigar Box Christmas 2011

Be sure and send your holiday music loving friends here for their own FREE copy!

Happy Holidays!

Just in Time for the Holidays!

I've just finished 3 beautiful Cigar Box Ukulele's.  They can be played acoustically or plugged into your favorite amp.

OK I lied... I had 3... one just sold!! I only have 2 left and they are nice! Take a look for yourself. Click on Happy Holidays with Cigar Box Ukulele's :-)

Wow! Impressed... I just sold another one! Only one left until I get the next 4 finished.  Check it out here.

Just click on the little icon pictures of the uke's and the picture gallery will open, enjoy!

All 3 Cigar Box Ukelele's sold! Not to worry there are 4 more in the works... stay tuned.