Guitar Upgrades

Eli has recently become a big fan of guitars.  A while back we went to a friend's house who had a little toy guitar.  Eli latched onto it and has been enamored by them ever since.  One day, I was feeling crafty and decided that I could just make Eli a homemade guitar to play with.  Thus began my new hobby of guitar making, as you will see in pictures below.

Eli with his brand new homemade guitar. :) 

Eli's guitar inspiration, Elmo and Adam Sandler singing on the Sesame Street website.

Strumming away

Amazing sound quality from this little three "band" guitar

Cislaghi Handcrafted Guitars, Model 1

Cislaghi Handcrafted Guitars, Model 2
While Elijah loved his first guitar, we had a little problem with the durability of the first model. :)  The cardboard box was starting to collapse from the tension of the rubber bands.   I set to creating a stronger, more durable second model.  This is what I came up with, made from only the highest quality materials...an empty mouthwash bottle, a free paintstic, rubber bands, and duct tape.  I am proud to say that model 2 is still standing today!

Eli playing his new guiter.

Guitar upgrade number 3!  While I am sorry to say that Eli's 3rd guitar is not homemade, I must confess it definitely trumps model 1 and model 2.  The "Red Guitar" has quickly become one Elijah's most prized possessions.  It frequently comes wth us on car rides and walks to the park.  What happened to model 2, you ask?  Thankfully, now the silver guitar has become "Mama's Guitar."  Lucky me! :)

"What a beauty...now that's what I'm talking about!" 

"This is awesome, thank you Nana and Papa!!!"

"Nana and Papa, this first song goes out to you."

Beautiful Eli! A true rock star in the making. :)