Tom Guy Tenor Cigar Box Uke

FOR SALE

I have a Bluegrass Ukes Tenor Cigar Box Uke that I never really used. It is pretty much in new condition. Made by Tom Guy.

Check it out on my website:

TOM GUY CIGAR BOX

I love my Tom Guy Cigarbox. The sound and playability will blow you away. I know it did me.

Good luck with the sale.

In general terms, how would the cigar box shape affect the tone of an instrument, compared to traditional figure-of-8?

Would it be like a pineapple uke, or something else altogether?

kissing said:

In general terms, how would the cigar box shape affect the tone of an instrument, compared to traditional figure-of-8?

Would it be like a pineapple uke, or something else altogether?

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Mate, I've had a Tom Guy cigar box last year, and the sound is very good, loud enough and with good definition in the chords. It is very different to a pineapple. The cigar box is very thin.

Markr1 said:

I love my Tom Guy Cigarbox. The sound and playability will blow you away. I know it did me.

Good luck with the sale.

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Yes, indeed. Both sound and playability are excellent on this uke.

kissing said:

In general terms, how would the cigar box shape affect the tone of an instrument, compared to traditional figure-of-8?

Would it be like a pineapple uke, or something else altogether?

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It is difficult to put into words what difference the shape makes. It does make a difference though. It is rather like tweaking the controls on a graphic equaliser or the shape control on a guitar amp. My impression is that you get more middle register with a box shape. However, the sound is really well balanced and clean.

fabioponta said:

Mate, I've had a Tom Guy cigar box last year, and the sound is very good, loud enough and with good definition in the chords. It is very different to a pineapple. The cigar box is very thin.

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Yes, although redwood is not a traditional material for the back and sides of a uke, being so soft, it produces a mellow, yet loud and well-defined tone.

I have now put examples of shipping costs on the website page.

It is a real snip for a UK buyer (as little as £6 postage). Even for a US buyer, it would be less expensive than buying a new one with the same spec and you get a brand new hard case thrown in as well.

Check my website for details.

CIGAR BOX TENOR UKE from Bluegrass Ukes

Here's a video of this Tom Guy uke in action.