I'm relatively new to the whole cbg world. I caught the bug last fall, and this is my sixth build. I worked my way from a simple parts kit supplied with a cigar box, add your own neck, to a paint can lid reso kit, followed by a fretless and two more
Read more…This has got to be one of the best cigar box guitar documentaries I've ever seen. Cigar Box Nation member, Henry Dervaric (see his profile here) talks about his passion for the instruments, his heart for veterans and his close friendship with his f
Read more…The Anti-Body Guitar by David Hopkins
"About a year ago, I had about 2 dozen cigar boxes that I needed to clean out. I didn't want to throw them away so I googled what to do with cigar boxes and landed on a cigarbox ukulele kit from C. B. Gitty. I
Read more…Hello, here is another cover of ACDC...but I love this band and all the riffs of this group are really great at the cigar box. Maybe Angus composes his songs with a cigar box guitar...not sure.. I think that simply because ACDC is inspired by the Bl
Read more…An Ed Stilley 5-string banjo has just been discovered by musician and Stilley historian, Kelly Mulhollan of Still on the Hill. It is one of only two banjos built by Ed Stilley.
As with all other Ed Stilley instruments, this banjo features intern
Read more…CIGAR BOX NATION TV Presents Shane Speal - Get an up close look at the Tin Can Guitar by legendary African musician, Wesseh Freeman and learn the story behind his connection with Shane.
Also in today's show: The Tupelo Tenor Guitar Kit by C. B. Gitt
Read more…"Build a Hurdy Gurdy" by Bart Brush from Mugwumps Magazine, March 1974
A note from Shane: In researching various obscure musical instruments, I have discovered the treasure trove of information from Mugwumps, a now defunct magazine originally pu
Read more…A note from Shane: When I received these plans from Ward Shrake several weeks ago, I had to double check my blood alcohol levels to make sure I wasn't imagining things. Sure enough, I was 100% sober...and I was gazing at a full set of instrument pl
Read more…A new museum exhibit of prophetic instrument builder, Ed Stilley has just opened at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale, Arkansas. The display contains more than 20 instruments on display, all on loan from private collections.
In our most recent feature, we explored the use of C. B. Gitty "Toaster Bucker" mini humbucking pickups for cigar box guitars. Soon after, Jason Mills of Highwood Guitars sent us the following video clip of a resonator bass he created for Larry McC
Read more…Cigar Box Nation member (and consummate ukulele inventor), Daniel Hulbert recently completed this double neck ukulele he built that features a High G tuning on top and a Low G tuning on bottom. He documented the entire process in this fascinating v
Read more…The New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival has updated the Thursday schedule with a special presentation by John McCusker of the New Orleans Cradle of Jazz Tours. Note: The original Thursday night symposium with Shane Speal was cancelled due to ill
Read more…Adding a screaming humbucker pickup to a traditional neck-through cigar box guitar is as easy as glueing on a piece of scrap wood and notching out for the pickup! In this newly edited video featuring classic footage (below), Shane Speal shows the e
Read more…In the last several years, the folks at C. B. Gitty have spent hours and hours creating sheet music for cigar box guitar. Many of their works have been compiled into the books and hymnals they offer. However, they have also posted many of the song
Read more…"Two Hour" Hammer Dulcimer plans by Sam Rizzetta
"Even a crude dulcimer can have an attractive tone and be as easy to play as more sophisticated ones."
PDF Scan from Mugwumps Magazine, Vol 2. No. 4, July 1973
A classic set of plans for simple ham
Read more…Shane Speal opened up for The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band and captured this video the blues legend live from the side of the stage. Rev performs the Charlie Patton song, Mississippi Boll Weevil with his unique Open G tuning for 3-string cigar b
Read more…Have you ever come across an antique cigar box at a flea market or yard sale? These make great acoustic bodies for cigar box guitars!
Let's take a look at the art of antique box instruments...
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SANTA HAS BEEN BUSY IN HIS WORKSHOP THIS YEAR... AND WE WANNA SEE WHAT HE (YOU) BUILT!!! Win one of $1000 in prizes.
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Read more…Cigar Box Nation member, Del Puckett just posted this amazing video showing the idea, creation and gifting of a custom cigar box guitar to music legend, Tommy Emmanuel. Then they jam. You're gonna love this...
VIEWER REQUEST! Here's a double lesson for you on one classic blues song. I tackle "Shake 'Em On Down" for 3-string slide guitar using RL Burnsides original six string version. Then I pick up a 4 string cigar box guitar and demonstrate Samantha Fish
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