Do you remember, Wesseh Freeman, the "blind gas can guitar guy?" He was the viral sensation that was filmed singing on the streets in Liberia, Africa.  Here's that original video:

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Have you been over to Cigar Box Nation's Facebook page?  This week, we had a full-on "Piezo Day" with videos and how-tos.  There were follow ups to the Pennsylvania and Kansas City Cigar Box Guitar Fests (photos and videos), featured instruments of the day and more.

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It's the Cigar Box Nation newsletter!  We've got a wild tin reso guitar feature, free downloads, Samantha Fish videos and all the information on the two major cigar box guitar festivals this weekend:  Pennsylvania and Kansas City!

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Here's the best stuff from the all-new Cigar Box Nation this week...  Make sure to check out our new "guitar magazine" style Facebook page daily for instruments of the day, cool features and awesome videos.

The Resocaster Scrap…

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As I was compiling the Cigar Box Nation newsletter this week, I noticed that the gas can banjo above by OneSixTwoCBGs was the top photo of the week.  It's a beauty and sports the traditional 5 string banjo neck.…

"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…

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

I've been reading the entire Foxfire…

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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This week's featured instrument is "The Last Waltz," a stellar 3-string cigar box dobro by…

We always look at the top-trending photos on The Nation to choose our featured instrument and it seems like license plate guitars always rocket to the top.  This one is amazing and a true standout...

This Nebraska plate guitar comes from Blair, NE…

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Ammo Box Resonator

Built by Marko Natri of Ontolla, Finland

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Cigar Box Nation member "onesixtwocbgs" built this fantastic 4 string electric dog bowl resonator.…

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