FEATURED INSTRUMENT

- OF THE DAY -

Witchita Sam's short-scale cigar box guitar made from his grandfather's cigar box

This classic little build features a simple dulcimer type fretting, beautifully aged neck that matches the box patina and a brilliant scroll on the headstock.  Click the picture to see it up close or visit Wichita Sam's profile on the Nation.  Sam is also a pastor and runs the Cigar Box Nation Chapel, a place for prayer requests and fellowship.

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VIDEO DEBUT

Shane Speal - "I Don't Live Today"

Jimi Hendrix cover played on a cigar box guitar

From the album "Shane Speal."  Buy the download version here. 

Video by C# Merle.  (Thanks Merle!)

"A CIGAR BOX CHRISTMAS" 

THE FREE DOWNLOAD ALBUM

We need your contributions!!!  Get out the tape recorder, Pro Tools or Edison wax cutters and lay down your favorite holiday song.  We have never had a cigar box Christmas album during the entire history of the CBG Revolution...maybe it's time to start a new tradition.  Simply email your tracks as an mp3 file to Shane at shanespeal@yahoo.com

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Can you make in instrument from a Spam can?  We're gonna crown a Spam King (or Queen) this Thanksgiving Season.  You could win a copy of "Songs Inside the Box" DVD.  Click the can to find out more! 

We now have copies of the Max Shores' Cigar Box Documentary "Songs Inside the Box" back in stock in time for Christmas.  Order yours here:  LINK