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Remember "Blind, Gas-Can-Guitar Guy" from Africa? Let's Help Him Out.

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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Added by Cigar Box Nation on July 19, 2016 at 3:00pm — 9 Comments

PA Cigar Box Guitar Festival VENDOR APPLICATION

Saw this on Facebook.  Passing it on to y'all..

Added by Cigar Box Nation on June 14, 2016 at 1:34am — No Comments

CIGAR BOX NATION NEWS - Build a Gourd Banjo (free plans), Queens of the Stone Age plays CBGs, Bizarre Guitar Pickups and more

Cigar Box Nation has a new look!  We've added feature stories to the front page of the website.  Check it out...

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on September 24, 2015 at 1:00am — No Comments

Build a Whamola bass, 3-String Beatles lesson, free CBG music downloads

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Cigar Box Nation newsletter.  Check out these highlights from all the features posted on our active Facebook page: http://facebook.com/cigarboxnation. ;

Want even more cigar box guitar gear news?  Check out this week's C. B. Gitty newsletter.…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on September 18, 2015 at 2:30am — No Comments

Rolling Stones cigar box guitar, Copper Pipe Guitar, Your Fret Tips, Double Neck CBG

The Cigar Box Nation Newsletter - All the cool instruments, plans and music you've come to expect.  Join the revolution.

Want more music cool instrument news?  Check out this week's C. B. Gitty newsletter. Featuring two free instrument plans:  Build your own Travel Uke + Build your own Gourd Banjo! …

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on September 11, 2015 at 4:30am — No Comments

Freakish Guitar/Drum hybrid, PA CBG Fest filmed & online, One Hand Dan - Cigar Box Nation News

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.

Here's just a passing glimpse of what you've missed.  …

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on September 4, 2015 at 4:00am — No Comments

Samantha Fish, Free Downloads, Tin Reso Guitar & CBG Fests this Weekend

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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Added by Cigar Box Nation on August 27, 2015 at 8:00am — No Comments

Led Zeppelin Cigar Box Guitar video, Richard Johnston, Walk off the Earth + punk rock jug band concert and cigar box guitars in schools

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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Added by Cigar Box Nation on August 19, 2015 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Cigar Box Nation News - Vids, Tips, Cool Stories

Cigar Box Nation News - Videos, Cool Stuff, Concerts, Building Tips

Today's featured instrument is What'a Gal…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on August 6, 2015 at 7:30am — 4 Comments

Cigar Box Banjos

Where are all the cigar box banjos?

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.…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on August 6, 2015 at 6:17am — 21 Comments

The Electric Guitar Made in Prison

When I heard this guitar was built in a prison, I bought it.



This week, I learned the whole story...


The truth is, I've owned this guitar for almost two years.  Late last week, I was looking for a subject to write about in my Guitar World column, so I penned an article about…
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Added by Cigar Box Nation on July 31, 2015 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

Cigar Box Nation News - Guinness Guitar, Free Travel Uke Plans & Lessons

"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…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on July 23, 2015 at 4:00am — 1 Comment

In the Era of Twerking, this Square Dancers' Prayer to God is...

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

I've been reading the entire Foxfire…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on July 20, 2015 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

How to Play CBG: NEW LESSONS by Shane Speal just uploaded!

Free Lessons, A Speech and a Big Ol' Guitar-Be-Que





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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Added by Cigar Box Nation on July 17, 2015 at 3:25am — No Comments

Cigar Box Nation News - Dog bowls, Contests, Videos and so much more...

Having trouble reading this email in your browser?  Click here to read this newsletter at Cigar Box Nation.

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

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on May 22, 2015 at 2:00am — No Comments

Cigar Box Nation News - April 24

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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Added by Cigar Box Nation on April 24, 2015 at 4:55am — No Comments

Dobro Made From Ammo Box - Cigar Box Nation News for April 10

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Ammo Box Resonator

Built by Marko Natri of Ontolla, Finland

It has been…

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on April 10, 2015 at 2:30am — No Comments

Cigar Box Nation News - March 25

All the news that's fit to strum.

Want more cigar box guitar gear, articles and cool stuff?  Check out C. B. Gitty's Newsletter.

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

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on March 25, 2015 at 4:00am — 2 Comments

Cigar Box Nation News - Featured guitar, 2x4 Lap Steel plans, New Tools and more!

The Cigar Box Nation newsletter: All the cool stuff happening in the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution. 

Want more news?  Read the C. B. Gitty Newsletter and find out about new tools, building tips and more.  

 

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Added by Cigar Box Nation on March 13, 2015 at 4:00am — 1 Comment

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