The art of the junkyard pick…
The beauty of rusty things…
These make up some of the most exciting parts of cigar box guitar building. It’s not just about putting a stick through a box. No, it can be a lot more, especially when you challenge yourself to use as many discarded materials as possible.
Ben Baker has spent a lot of time combing the junk shops and strange alleyways, looking for inspiration. He’s written a great two-part series on junking and guitar building:
Gitty’s Guide to Junkin’ and Pickin’ for Cigar Box Guitar Building