#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
***SHANE SPEAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE***
2013 Shane Speal Holiday Catalog
Santa's sleigh is loaded down with Cigar box guitars, Music, Books and Shirts!
Santa's sleigh is loaded down with Cigar box guitars, Music, Books and Shirts!
Cigar Box Guitars handmade by Shane SpealWhat is the one present he'll never expect? Imagine seeing a handcrafted Shane Speal cigar box guitar under the tree. Speal's guitars have become a Christmas tradition for so many fans and Shane's been working overtime to get some of the best creations finished in time for the holidays.
We've added six more cigar box guitars to our online store in the past week alone. This includes The Black Cat Bone guitar seen to the left ($150). Each cigar box guitar is handcrafted by Shane Speal and set up for the best feel and sound. Each has internal contact mic pickups or magnetic guitar pickups for live performance.
SHOP THE COMPLETE INVENTORY OF HANDMADE CIGAR BOX GUITARS FOR SALE.
2013 Shane Speal Concert Shirtsonly a small handful left!
We've emptied the tour van of all the merch and uploaded the last of the white "King of the Cigar Box Guitar" shirts (left) and black Snake Oil Band shirts to the online store. We also discoverd two remaining Hand Stenciled t-shirts by Shane Speal (right) in sizes small & medium. All shirts are just $20 and come with a free Shane Speal 6" vinyl sticker ($3 value).
SHOP FOR SHANE SPEAL SHIRTS HERE
Are you interested in owning one of Speal's personal cigar box guitars? We've added a special collection of cigar box guitars that Shane has used to performed live or record. Each one has a touch of history to them.
Pictured to the left is Shane Speal's "Lowebow" cigar box guitar built by the legendary John Lowe of Memphis TN. This is the same type of instrument played by Ben Prestage, Richard Johnston and the North Mississippi Allstars.
SHOP ALL INSTRUMENTS IN SHANE SPEAL'S PRIVATE STOCK
STOCKING STUFFERS
Make it a true Cigar Box Guitar Christmas with these fun gifts:"An Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars" book by David Sutton.
This amazing 160 page book features full color photos of cigar box guitars (many from the Shane Speal collection) along with in-depth interviews with Speal and other leaders in the movement. We have three copies available, each personally signed by Shane.
Cigar Box Guitar Book $15
This amazing 160 page book features full color photos of cigar box guitars (many from the Shane Speal collection) along with in-depth interviews with Speal and other leaders in the movement. We have three copies available, each personally signed by Shane.
Cigar Box Guitar Book $15
Shane Speal CD'S - $10ea.
+ free 6" sticker with every cd order.Selection includes:
"Empty Wooden Box" - cigar box guitar instrumentals.
"Stealing the Fire" - rare 2005 cigar box guitar album by Speal (pictured right) featuring music by underground folk legend, Timothy Renner.
Mickey Mouse Cigar Box Guitar necklaces - handmade by Shane Speal from beer bottle caps $10 each. 
Check out the entire online store at www.CigarBoxGuitar.com
Stay primal!
Shane Speal
Comment
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Forum
Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray yesterday. 8 Replies 1 Like
AI Search Query - Curious Answer
Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Southern Ray yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Song lyrics for Steve's new song
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. on Thursday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango on Tuesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
Latest Activity
David Bowie's Space Oddity (covered on guitar & Stylophone)
I've been meaning to do a cover of this since I got my David Bowie Stylophone last Christmas. This song is outside my vocal range and difficult to sing, but ...
There i was Standing at the ..... BCB - A. D. Eker 2024
"Thank you Keith for standing at the crossroads whit me for a while ! appriciated !"
Anti-Body Guitars 18,19 and 20
"Thanks Doug. You know... i should have made it a lefty since I don't play either way.…"
Anti-Body Guitars 18,19 and 20
"Very cool builds David! I favor the center one; probably because I’m a lefty, not that the…"
All You Got to do is put your Mind to it ! BCB - A .D .Eker 2024
"I like your creative take on this Roger Miller classic Andries! As for the Slingers version well…"
CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles
Events
-
Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes
-
20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 1)
May 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
0 Comments 0 Likes
Music
© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.
Powered by
You need to be a member of Cigar Box Nation to add comments!
Join Cigar Box Nation