Ways To Build A Guitar Out Of A Cigar Box

an build a guitar that works great from a simple cigarthem so they are one line instead of a circle.
box. This isn't the elaborate real stringed guitar thatThe next thing you want to do to build a cigar box
some people can make, but a simple rubber bandguitar is put one end of the rubber band through the
guitar.hole. Tie a large knot so that the band won't slip back
This is a great idea for just playing around or showingthrough.
the kids, and they will absolutely love having a handThen you will stretch the rubber band to it's
made cigar box guitar to play with.corresponding hole on the other side of the circle. You
If you like this, you can later decide to learn how towill put that end of the rubber band through the hole
build an elaborate cigar box guitar. Here's how you doand tie another knot.
it.You can make the rubber band tighter or looser,
First you will cut a hole in the bottom of the cigar box.depending on how you want the guitar to sound.
It doesn't have to be very large, just three inches or soIf you don't like this method, you can check out
across. You can use a box cutter to do this, but bedifferent ways at
careful.To build a guitar that sounds very different with each
You will then poke four or five holes on both sides ofband, make the rubber bands all different as far as
the hole where you will insert the rubber bands. Makehow tight they are. Then you will cut off the extra
sure the holes are poked in a straight line.rubber band on the inside of the box.
You can trace a line with a pencil and a ruler if youThen you can glue or tape the box shut. With a little
want to be sure that the rubber bands will be exactlyextra imagination, you can add a handle, and paint the
straight. You want to take five rubber bands, and cutguitar so it will be your very own.