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Beautiful Sounds: Playing a Tennessee Music Box Dulcimer with a Violin Bow

Youtube star, "dfiddleb" is known for all kinds of self-made demo videos featuring banjos, fiddles and other traditional instruments.  Howe…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

2 Jul 20, 2016
Reply by Matthew Borczon

Homemade 5th String Banjo Tuning Peg by Wade Costenbader

During a Cigar Box Nation TV broadcast on cigar box banjos, Wade Costenbader joined in the comments and offered some great suggestions for…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

4 Jul 12, 2016
Reply by Wade

One String Willie's Authentic "Uncle Enos Cigar Box Banjo"

Last week, I caught up with the master of the diddley bow, One String Willie over lunch.  The musician, whose real name is David Williams…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

1 Jul 12, 2016
Reply by Jim Morris

Blue Suede Shoes by The Incorrigible Tramps Band - feat. Charles Atchison

We heard this video features Cigar Box Nation member, Charles Atchison somewhere.  We think he may be the lead singer and the other two guy…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

10 Jun 29, 2016
Reply by Charles Atchison

Ben Gitty's Electric Cowbell Diddley Bow!

Started by Cigar Box Nation

5 Jun 17, 2016
Reply by Neil Kotter

PEDALBOARD SECRETS - Shane discusses his custom Cigar Box Guitar rig

I've been tweaking my live cigar box guitar sound for many years.  Today, I filmed a live video Q&A with the folks over at Cigar Box Na…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

1 Jun 13, 2016
Reply by Cause the Blue rat

Seasick Steve & his cigar box guitar: "Bring It On"

Steve's back with his beat-up 4 string cigar box guitar.  Check out this excellent solo version of his song "Bring it On."

Started by Cigar Box Nation

13 Jun 11, 2016
Reply by Jim Morris

Cigar Box Nation TV: Washboard Wednesday Jam in Shane's Woodshop with Ronn Benway

Shane Speal and his bandmate, Ronn Benway just did some jamming in the woodshop.  Hear some great songs and see the full washboard rig t…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

1 Jun 9, 2016
Reply by Jim Morris

2016 Cigar Box Guitar Festival Guide

***Got a festival?  Please send information and web links to sspeal@cbgitty.com*** May 14 (2pm) - "Meet Up On Mean St" cigar box guitar ga…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

6 Jun 1, 2016
Reply by smilingdog1

Build a Styrofoam Cooler Ukulele!

This has got to be the most alien-looking uke you'll ever see...  BUT IT SOUNDS INCREDIBLE!  Simply put, the Styrofoam Cooler Ukulele is no…

Started by Cigar Box Nation

8 Jun 1, 2016
Reply by Cigar Box Nation

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