Chillen Guitars
takes the traditional (if there is such a thing) cigar box guitar a step forward. We make and sell handmade 4-string cigar box guitars, fully fretted with a real electric humbucker pickup and volume control.If you dig the sounds of Southern Rock, and Electric Blues this could be your weapon of choice. The action is set for slide, but still low enough to be fretted at the top of the neck.
Construction:
Each guitar is built around a strong one piece neck (poplar or maple) and high quality wooden cigar box. The neck runs through the length of the box so the instrument retains rigidity and stays in tune. The strings are run through the underside of the neck (similar to to a through the body guitar).
The bridge and nut are (believe it or not) metal bolts. The metal helps increase the sustain when played. The "floating" bridge is held in place with string tension. Small adjustments forward or backwards set the intonation of the strings.
Tuning and Strings:
Tuning can be set to whatever you wish, this particular model is set to be played in open tunings with a slide (open E) similar to the style of Duane Allman and Derek Trucks (or your favorite slide guitar hero). They are strung with .11's electric guitar strings (strings 1-4). This configuration works for playing screaming leads. String choice and tuning options are almost endless. You could also change the tuning to Open G and play some Muddy Waters or some of Keef's all-time great riffs. The options are endless.
If you are interested in learning slide guitar but don't want to change up your favorite guitar this is a affordable way to get started.
Model features:
- All wooden cigar Box body -
- Shaped poplar neck 1 1/2" wide
- 24 3/4" scale
- standard size frets (number depends on the size of the box)
- high quality tuners
- Metal bolt bridge and nut
- Humbucker pickup and volume control.
(I use a standard humbucker pickup in the standard model guitar. Name brand pickups are available for an addItional cost. Call!)
I've been making these for a couple years and these guitars surprise everyone with their playability and sound. It's hard to believe such a big sound comes from a home made instrument. Best of all they are fun to play and show off to your friends.
Each guitar is hand-built and takes some time to build. Turn around time is 3-4 weeks after the order is placed. Local orders can arrange pick up or delivery at no extra charge. Nominal shipping charges otherwise.
OUR GUITARS ARE GUARANTEED. IF YOU ARE UNSATISFIED IN ANYWAY WE WILL FIX, REPLACE GUITAR OR RETURN YOUR MONEY.
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To order call (518) 792-4264 or email
