Cigar Box Lap Steel

James Weigel · Post by **James Weigel** » 6 Jan 2012 10:52 am

David, I got a bunch of cigar boxes at Binny's for 50 cents a pop.

David Goodale · Post by **David Goodale** » 6 Jan 2012 11:10 am

Thanks James. I see they're readily available on line. No Binny's on the east coast, but I ought to be able to find one at one of the local flea market/antique joints.
(We buy junk, and sell antiques)

Leroy Falconi · Post by **Leroy Falconi** » 7 Jan 2012 5:28 am

what tuning did you use for the cigar box steel

James Williamson · Post by **James Williamson** » 10 Jan 2012 9:16 am

Here's a 3 stringer that Braxton Nagle is making for me...just needs strings and a volume knob now...might have to get it's big brother after seeing these

beauties.

David Goodale · Post by **David Goodale** » 10 Jan 2012 9:36 am

Looks like a clawfoot tub overflow drain cover for a sound hole.Nice job.

Mark Mansueto · Post by **Mark Mansueto** » 10 Jan 2012 11:21 am

Leroy Falconi wrote:what tuning did you use for the cigar box steel

Mine is tuned to open E

Mark Mansueto · Post by **Mark Mansueto** » 10 Jan 2012 11:24 am

James, that brickhouse is a fine looking instrument. Let us know how it sounds once you get the strings on it.