I finally got the chance to meet Al of "The Factory Throwouts" along with Shane Speal at the First Dispensing Co. last night. It was Al's idea to start the contest for the Tobacco Tin guitar and I was the lucky one (though I still can't believe it) to win it. It has a nice tinny sound (go figure), a handy way of hanging it up (using the tailpiece) and a cool Indian-head penny inlay in the neck. Here are some pics.
All in all, a masterpiece of ingenuity made in the good old USA. Al makes CBGs all the time and they need to be played and enjoyed. Thanks for the kind donation, Al. Thanks Shane for moderating, organizing and generally keeping the wheels on the cart for the Cigar Box Nation.
JW
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