Rico
Introducing "Rico", a responsive tone monster of a three string with gloss black and gold accents. Even I was surprised with just how good this build sounds!
This cigar box guitar is unusual in that it opens from the bottom of the guitar rather than the side - this posed some challenges during building but the results are well worth the trouble. A slot has been cut in the original box to allow the box to be opened more fully for when strings are changed or other minor maintenance is needed.
This guitar has a rich, resonant sound that is voiced through laser cut f-holes and the lipstick pickup doesn't skimp on tone when you decide to plug it in. Wiring is simple and direct with a single volume control and a PureTone output jack. It has all the other bits you'd expect on one of my guitars, including matching gold-tone strap buttons, box latches, and tuners. The face of the headstock has been painted a gloss black to match the box.
And did I mention the tone on this build? Bright, rich, responsive, sparkling, shimmery - it's really properly good!
Serial number 2407018, handcrafted in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Online price includes shipping.