Chickenbone John Cigar Box Guitars - on the road and in the workshop

A short film by Ralph Cardall, in conversation with Chickenbone John. Shot in CBJ's studio and workshop, and out on the road at The Great British Guitar Show...

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Comment by Willardj on April 2, 2012 at 12:53am

SUPER...

Comment by HOLLOWBELLY on March 12, 2012 at 4:47am

cool-very pro.I see you've finished retro fitting my Jim Mitchell reso with a pickup! :0)

Comment by Sammy Lloyd on March 10, 2012 at 1:05pm

Nice one John, so professional, well thought out, great structure to the video and your comments. Good luck with your thriving business.

Comment by jabes on March 10, 2012 at 9:58am

your comments at 13mins spot on mate...

great stuff

Comment by David K Freer on March 9, 2012 at 5:48am

Just checked out the Chicken Bone video.

I was real impressed as this man can make all the right sounds.

I agree with the others and wish it was on mainstream TV as that would put our hobby/ obsession on the map.

Comment by BUGGY (C) on March 9, 2012 at 2:55am

Very inspirational indeed...great video put it on TV I agree

 

Comment by Paul 'PapaHogg' Smith on March 8, 2012 at 1:19am

I've just watched this again John, really well done mate...

Comment by Beamer Boy on March 7, 2012 at 2:18am
Liking that a lot!
Comment by Jamie MacBlues on March 6, 2012 at 9:28am

Should be on major channel !!!!!!

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on March 6, 2012 at 5:01am

That was really interesting. Great to know more about your approach. The video is really well put together as well.

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