Cigar Box Nation's Blog – July 2015 Archive (5)

The Electric Guitar Made in Prison

When I heard this guitar was built in a prison, I bought it.



This week, I learned the whole story...


The truth is, I've owned this guitar for almost two years.  Late last week, I was looking for a subject to write about in my Guitar World column, so I penned an article about…
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Added by Cigar Box Nation on July 31, 2015 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

Cigar Box Nation News - Guinness Guitar, Free Travel Uke Plans & Lessons

"It's a Lovely Day for a Guinness"

Ken Vickets of Airdrie, Alberta (Canada) built this headless wonder.  The light fretboard contrasts with the black box and that tailpiece is just…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on July 23, 2015 at 4:00am — 1 Comment

In the Era of Twerking, this Square Dancers' Prayer to God is...

In an Era of Twerking, This Square Dancers' Prayer is Shockingly Pure

I've been reading the entire Foxfire…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on July 20, 2015 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

How to Play CBG: NEW LESSONS by Shane Speal just uploaded!

Free Lessons, A Speech and a Big Ol' Guitar-Be-Que





I've finally recorded more How to Play videos for you guys. 



Ben Baker, aka Mr. CB Gitty, challenged me to show…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on July 17, 2015 at 3:25am — No Comments

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