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Gaucho Cigar Box Ukulele

This soprano cigar box ukulele stands on its own, literally, made from a thick cigar box with side hinges. The neck comes from an old Chicago instruments ukulele sporting the Gaucho logo (partial decal) in place. The plastic fret board was broken at the bottom, but fit adequately. A new American made bridge was used and had to be shimmed to prevent fret buzzes. The Gaucho logo was cut into the top to stay with the theme and a provide a sound hole. Gold strings matched nicely with the black and gold color scheme of the cigar box.

Another Rat Uke made by Roy Cox and available for purchase at BluesBoyRoy on Etsy  where you can see more photos and details about this one of a kind cigar box uke.

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Cigar Box Ukuleles

Cigar Box Ukulele Hand Made with Wendell Hall Red Head Neck

Roy has made another one of his Cigar Box Ukuleles.  This one is a real nice player made from vintage parts.  He started out with a vintage Wendell Hall Red Head neck that needed a body.  The House of Windsor cigar box I had picked up at Berlin Flea Market a week or two earlier was nice wood with a grooved design and a perfect match for the neck.  With a little imagination and help from a couple of reliable sources, Roy was able to assemble a fine, collectible and very playable ukulele.  This Wendall Hall Red Head Cigar Box Ukulele has been SOLD.

Made by Roy Cox from vintage ukulele parts.

Blues Boy Roy