Cigar Box Guitar Amp Project

As part of my continuing challenge to give my kids things to do, I gave my youngest a cigar box amp solderless wiring harness for Christmas. This was going to be his first instructable. Alas, he had other projects to do...

Tools
- drill
- drill bits
- 4" hole saw
- sharpe
- screw driver
- needle nose pliers
- glue
- safety goggles

SD-MAH3 amp kit from http://guitarfuel.com/SD-MAH3_Amp_Harness.php

I got the cigar box from a local cigar shop. They usually have a bunch of empty cigar boxes by the door.

This kit came already soldered up, so no problem with that. Also, it works with a 9 volt battery, so no electrical issues. However, be smart about using your tools. Use safety goggles.

Follow safety procedures. Don't be careless or you may become fingerless... or worse.

Step 1: Layout and drill holes

Always helps to start with a plan. I traced the front of the cigar box so that I could figure out where I wanted to put the speaker and knobs.

The directions from the company were very simple but clear and concise.

Comments

[supercolio]

Aww that's so awesome and cute at the same time :3 I wish I had something like that when I was a kid.

[friger]

Nice job, I have that exact fender and I love it. I want some details on the Ovation in the back ground of the last pic.

[mckeephoto]

Thanks Friger! What can I tell you about my little beauty. Bought it used about a year and a half ago from Daddy's Junky Music, which, sadly doesn't exist anymore.

It has a nice sound but is best thru an amp.

But the best part is that it is so easy to play! My older guitar had a really high action, making barre cords painful. Felt like playing rebar instead of strings. This is much nicer.

Makes it more fun when my 9 year old is shredding next to me. I can actually almost keep up!