mwaller Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I'm thinking about building a cigar box guitar, and would like to begin with natural or varnished wood box as opposed to a box covered in paper. Generally speaking, bigger is better. Some examples of suitable 25 count boxes include Partagas P2, Montecristo Double Edmundo, Cohiba Esplendidos, Upmann Sir Winston... What are some other boxes I should consider? This in no way would influence my decision to purchase said cigars.... Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I would pick the 898 box as the bowed sides are a bit more attractive... my 2 cents! -P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwaller Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, PigFish said: I would pick the 898 box as the bowed sides are a bit more attractive... my 2 cents! -P That was actually one of my first ideas, but the Partagas 898 box is a bit small for this application. Does Habanos supply any double coronas in 898 packaging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Wide, deep or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwaller Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, PigFish said: Wide, deep or what? To have any volume, the instrument would need a larger soundboard (wider lid). Depth is not as important. 2 layer boxes of large cigars would probably work best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just threw out a few Monte A boxes and a SCdH Mecraderes... Both are good choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwaller Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 41 minutes ago, BrightonCorgi said: Just threw out a few Monte A boxes and a SCdH Mecraderes... Both are good choices. Those are beautiful! Thanks for the recommendations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Bolivar Poderosos regional Belux comes to mind. Probably one of the biggest 898 boxes in the recent past... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I remember seeing someone here who had turned an empty Sig VI GR box into the sweetest guitar I've ever seen Despite my digging, I could find a pic of it but I did find a decent pic of one made from a BHK box. If you used a BHK56 box, that could work and also look good Not sure if it'd be deep enough though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwaller Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 13 hours ago, polarbear said: I remember seeing someone here who had turned an empty Sig VI GR box into the sweetest guitar I've ever seen Despite my digging, I could find a pic of it but I did find a decent pic of one made from a BHK box. If you used a BHK56 box, that could work and also look good Not sure if it'd be deep enough though That is really nice! Is that a lacquer finish on the Behike box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimOne Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 21 hours ago, mwaller said: To have any volume, the instrument would need a larger soundboard (wider lid). Depth is not as important. 2 layer boxes of large cigars would probably work best. its all about resonance....if you are actually going to try to play it. If hanging on the wall or just decorative build it out of what you like (visually). Post pics when finished and if you are able to play it post video 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 12 hours ago, mwaller said: That is really nice! Is that a lacquer finish on the Behike box? I believe so, yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 18 hours ago, SlimOne said: its all about resonance....if you are actually going to try to play it. Yep. And there is a reason they've made an electric guitar from the Behike box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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