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Steve Holladay's Videos (43)
John Henry - C.B. Gitty's International Cigar Box Guitar Video Playoffs.
Top Ten! Wish I had made it to the festival. My entry for the 2022 New Orleans Cigar Box Festival… Steve Holladay Jan 25 36 views
Some Ole Day
Playing with a couple of my boxes. written by Louise Certain and Gladys Stacey Steve Holladay Dec 11, 2022 68 views
Old Plank Road
Uncle Dave Macon tune. Only the tub is my own build. The other two needed a ton of work to be playa… Steve Holladay Nov 21, 2022 33 views
Cumberland Gap on the new build
on the new four string Cigar Box Guitar. 20 inch scale.#oldtimemusic #cigarboxguitar Steve Holladay Nov 12, 2022 64 views
Jacob Barker Music Festival Guitar
I'm not much of a blues guitarist.. 4 string, mini-humbucker pickup, art supply box body, cherry an… Steve Holladay Sep 28, 2022 61 views
Leroy Troy on Washtub Bass at Maupinfest 2022 "Big River"
My home made wash tub bass being thumped by a pro! Thanks to Mr. Leroy for taking the time to look… Steve Holladay Sep 27, 2022 70 views
John Henry - from the back porch.
#playmusicontheporchday Played on the home made instruments. Washtub bass, cigar box guitar, cigar… Steve Holladay Sep 1, 2022 110 views
Clifftop 2022 - got a little bluezy!
I went to the Appalachian Stringband festival last week and took 7 of my home made instruments. The… Steve Holladay Aug 9, 2022 95 views
Washtub Bass, etc.
Follow up to the pics I shared of my just completed bass. I used an earlier recording of the banjo… Steve Holladay Jul 29, 2022 114 views
Smithville TN Fiddlers' Jamboree 2022
I had a few builds at a festival and 3 of these guys picked them up to play. Old Time Jam circle. Steve Holladay Jul 13, 2022 77 views
The Weight
I don't know why I have that expression in the thumbnail. Probably a sour note. written by Robbie… Steve Holladay Jun 1, 2022 100 views
Sally Ann
Traditional old time tune played on the home made instruments.https://sycamorecreekmusic.blogspot.c… Steve Holladay May 10, 2022 102 views
House of the Rising Sun - Cigar Box Guitar
traditional folk song. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_House_of_the_Rising_Sun-Not really a cigar… Steve Holladay Apr 26, 2022 100 views
Cigar Box Fiddle
Old Time Bluegrass and Fiddlers' Jamboree. Holladay TN. 4-16-2022 Steve Holladay Apr 17, 2022 56 views
Old Joe Clark - More Old Time on 4 builds
-Traditional- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Joe_Clark-https://sycamorecreekmusic.blogspot.com… Steve Holladay Mar 30, 2022 106 views
Simple Man - on the big box six string
written by Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington. On the "Stink Bug" guitar.https://sycamorecreekmusi… Steve Holladay Mar 16, 2022 112 views
Wish You Were Here
Written by David Gilmour and Roger WatersRiley Holladay on Lead guitar. I'm calling this guitar "St… Steve Holladay Feb 28, 2022 108 views
Knocking on Heaven's Door
written by Bob Dylan Big box guitar. I'm calling this guitar "Stink Bug" because there is one stu… Steve Holladay Feb 16, 2022 112 views
The Ugly Bass-jo - outside test.
A crusty snare drum, weed wacker line, sawmill lumber, and function over form. Steve Holladay May 3, 2021 102 views
Bile 'em Cabbage Down
Cigar box fiddle, washtub bass, home made banjo, and my old Seagull guitar. Steve Holladay Apr 6, 2021 39 views
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
Guitar Rack
Started by Jim Booth in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Carl Floyd 10 hours ago. 6 Replies 1 Like
Affordable and easy designs for youth group
Started by Mark in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Thursday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig on Thursday. 6 Replies 1 Like
Photos...done at last, nearly. The Pine guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Wednesday. 20 Replies 3 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Wednesday. 8 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President on Sunday. 2 Replies 1 Like
Tutorial of weed eater used for strings on bass
Started by Anthony adams in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Jan 27. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Steel String Tenor Uke: soundboard & truss questions
Started by Luke H in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What did I get for Christmas... Incentive, Inspiration Motivation.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever Jan 11. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Truss rod length
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Jan 7. 8 Replies 0 Likes
How can this CBG be so loud
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Plectrum
Started by Engblom in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 26, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by T-Gripped Dec 25, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Dec 25, 2022. 8 Replies 6 Likes
Annual Gitty & Friends Christmas concert 2022
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Uncle John Dec 23, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
I like Spam, just not on Cigar Box Nation!
Started by BrianQ. in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 22, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Canjo pickups
Started by David Blackburn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Byrd Franklin Dec 22, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2022
Started by Slowpaw Steve T in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Dec 22, 2022. 21 Replies 7 Likes
DYI Box
Started by Jerry Draper in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by Jerry Draper Dec 16, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Getting intonation right
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 14, 2022. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
A Tribute
Posted by Ghostbuttons on January 15, 2023 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Rest In Peace, Anonymous Pick. We Lost a Legend.
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Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws
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Saying Goodbye To a Long Time Friend
Posted by Poorness Studios on September 17, 2022 at 2:00am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Let’s talk Aeolian…
Posted by BrianQ. on August 26, 2022 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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