It seems like everyone has an empty cookie tin laying around this time of year. Here's a tutorial that shows you how to make it into a 3-string banjo. I hope someone finds inspiration and builds their own. Why not?
Intro - 0:00
Parts needed - 0:31
Tools needed - 2:13
Preparing the neck - 3:17
Preparing the tin - 9:31
Finishing the neck - 13:25
Tune it up - 15:04
Marking the fret lines - 16:19
Final thoughts - 19:15
You can purchase the strings/bridge/tuners I used from CB Gitty:
https://www.cbgitty.com/guitar-instrument-parts/cigar-box-guitar-parts/acoustic-medium-blues-blaster-3-string-cigar-box-guitar-strings-low-open-g-gdg/
https://www.cbgitty.com/guitar-instrument-parts/laser-cut-hardwood-bridge-blanks-for-cigar-box-guitars-choose-style-wood-and-quantity/
https://www.cbgitty.com/guitar-instrument-parts/cigar-box-guitar-parts/parlor-style-chrome-open-gear-tuners-dual-hole-shafts-6pc-3l-3r/
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