How To Make an Aged Copper Tailpiece for A Relic Style Cigar Box Guitar

[@fokker313]

Nice video, but I was just waiting for you to get a nick or cut, and whammo! Lol sorry, I was a brass smith during my younger years and suffered through many metal cuts, scraps and slices.
Sounds great, what gauges do you use please? Thanks.
BTW try a Dremmil tool!

[@OldManWilliams]

Ha ha, Thanks! On this guitar I'm using the bottom 3 wound strings from a pack of Ernie Ball Super Slinky, so .024w, .032, .042 tuned to G D G
I got a cheap Dremel type tool a while back but haven't used it much. I'll have to have another go ;-)

[@cigarboxbart8207]

Next time, just drop the tail piece in the jar, put the lid on, shake it for about 30 seconds. After it drys, repeat if necessary. I really like the shape and attaching it with the strap button. I am going to use that on my next build.

[@OldManWilliams]

Great idea, thanks!

[@ronaldgraygray1460]

Very nice sound & some fine looking craftmanship!

[@OldManWilliams]

Thanks Ronald, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@geoffjones4831]

never ceases to amaze me what can be done with some time and effort. Great video as always and the tune at the end, nice blast. Keep them coming Tony

[@OldManWilliams]

In my case, a lot of time and a lot of effort 😆 But the end result was worth it.

[@RedDogGuitars]

that's just wonderful!

[@OldManWilliams]

Thanks Red Dog 👍

[@ianyams]

1 min 45 sec Frank looking for his dad 😍 looks and sounds great 👍

[@OldManWilliams]

Haha, I wondered if anybody would spot him 😉

[@ianyams]

@@OldManWilliams 😜

[@OldManWilliams]

@@ianyams 🤓

[@Jackman_NC]

Looks great

[@OldManWilliams]

Thanks, I'm really pleased with this one.

[@fominsbluesboxes6372]

🙂✌️❤️

[@OldManWilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@clark456456]

Nice work, and sounds great.

[@OldManWilliams]

Thanks Jon, glad you like it 👍