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 VIDEO: The Flamethrower OrganFrom the Youtube channel, Look Mum No Computer by artist, Sam Battle comes the insane Flamethrower Organ. The instrument, similar to the h… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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7 hours ago Reply by Andy Busch |
Review: Swamp Witch "Wesseh Tribute" Cigar Box GuitarSwamp Witch Guitars built me this tribute to my friend, Wesseh Freeman. Hear me tune it to "Wesseh Tuning." Swamp Witch used actual photos… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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7 hours ago Reply by Dave Lynas |
VIDEO: Napolian Strickland & His Diddley Bow (Historic footage from Alan Lomax)Napolian Strickland, was a fife and drum blues artist, and songwriter, and vocalist specializing in country blues, specifically North Miss… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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on Thursday Reply by BrianQ. |
Video Premier: Hymn for Her "Blue Balloons"Our favorite cigar box guitar & banjo duo is back! Hymn for Her just dropped an animated music video for their new single, "Blue Ball… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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2018 Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival - Schedule and detailsThe 9th Annual Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Fest returns to York PA on August 24th and 25th. It is sponsored by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supp… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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VIDEO: You Gotta Move cover by Jerome GrailleJerome Graille is back with another close-up cigar box guitar video. This time, he tackles the Mississippi Fred McDowell classic, "You Go… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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on Thursday Reply by Dave Lynas |
VIDEO: Playing the Limberjack - Randy Cato demonstratesLast week, I had the chance to meet Randy Cato, a real life Limberjack performer. Randy was conducting a children's workshop featuring th… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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on Thursday Reply by Dave Lynas |
Playing Slide with a Pocketknife - Mance Lipscomb Captured on FilmMance Lipscomb was an American blues singer, guitarist and songster. Lipscomb spent most of his life working as a tenant farmer in Texas an… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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Aug 11 Reply by BrianQ. |
How to Play Hawaiian Music on a Three String Cigar Box Guitar - the new G6 tuningYears ago, Shane Speal created a video on cigar box guitar tunings that mentioned a G6 Hawaiian tuning. Well, he's back with a much impr… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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Aug 8 Reply by Taffy Evans |
Simple Wrench Xylophone & other DIY Instruments for KidsI came across these simple musical instrument projects at a children's tent at the 2018 Susquehanna Folk Fest last week. The main instrum… Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com |
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Treble bleed?
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.50 Cal Shell Slide
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VIDEO: The Flamethrower Organ
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Review: Swamp Witch "Wesseh Tribute" Cigar Box Guitar
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Journal Article on the Cigar Box Guitar scene in the UK
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I may not be a luthier, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
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A DIY Kit for stompboxes?
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Amps
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Favorite pickups and position?
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Slides. Unable to try before buy, what to choose?
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What's on your workbench?
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4 string neck width
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VIDEO: Napolian Strickland & His Diddley Bow (Historic footage from Alan Lomax)
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Spokeshave: flat or round?
Started by Clint “Uncle Gus” Turpen in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mark Prentice on Thursday. 13 Replies 1 Like
Video Premier: Hymn for Her "Blue Balloons"
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2018 Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival - Schedule and details
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VIDEO: You Gotta Move cover by Jerome Graille
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Dave Lynas on Thursday. 2 Replies 2 Likes
VIDEO: Playing the Limberjack - Randy Cato demonstrates
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Dave Lynas on Thursday. 3 Replies 2 Likes
The most versatile but overlooked guitar pedal. Graphic EQ.
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Delta Calluna Dutch cigar box festival Saturday 1st of September 2018
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kannel/ kantele (Baltic psaltery)
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