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Comment by Lazylefteye on December 17, 2019 at 5:51am

It’s on iplayer now Greg. Wasn’t there earlier today, but is now. Looking forward to watching it tonight.

Comment by Greg Henshaw on December 17, 2019 at 1:50am

So I watched and recorded Cigar Box Blues The Makers of a Revolution on BBC last night. I spotted a couple of my creations which was great. But it was supposed to be available on iplayer which i told my out of town friends and family about but it says 'not available on iplayer'. Anyone know why? Does anyone know if it will be available ever?

Comment by Lazylefteye on December 16, 2019 at 7:37am

Tickets bought and hotel room booked. Got a pretty good deal at the nearby Premier Inn. 2 nights for the wife and I for £67. No breakfast included, but I’m sure we’ll find a “greasy spoon” or there is always Wetherspoons. Really looking forward to it.

Comment by ChickenboneJohn on December 16, 2019 at 4:04am

Here we go...Boxstock will be taking place Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April, at The Slade Rooms , Wolverhampton.

Get your tickets here -

If you want a trade table to sell your stuff...book your spot here.

Comment by David Bowes on November 16, 2019 at 2:03am

Looking forward to the next UK Cigar Box Guitar Festival.

Comment by ChickenboneJohn on November 14, 2019 at 9:51pm

BOXSTOCK, The UK Cigar Box Guitar Festival - 18th April 2020, Slade Rooms Wolverhampton. DUSK BROTHERS are already booked, more details and ticket info. to following shortly.

Also, seriously BIG news! "Cigar Box Blues - The Makers of a Revolution " a film directed by Virginia Heath will be broadcast on BBC West Midlands on 9th December at 7.00pm. It is a snapshot of the UK cigar box guitar scene, featuring Hollowbelly, Nig Richards, Robyn Greig-Brown, The Dusk Brothers, Dennis Duffy, Blackriver Bluesman & Bad Mood Hudson, Andrew Hall, Aiden Smith, Rob Gray., Boxstock 2018..and myself somewhere in the mix. I've not seen the full 30 minute version, only a 20 minute shorter cut, but it's going to be a cracker! It will also be available on iPlayer in case you miss it or are outside of the BBC West Midlands broadcast region.

Comment by Rich Butters on November 6, 2019 at 2:09am

Hi All,  I am about to start building my first Cigar Box Guitars and I am writing to ask if any member of the group can share any plans they have for 3 / 4 string guitars.

There are plans on here but these are 'text instructions to follow'  - this is great and I thank the persons who uploaded buy I am after drawings and dimensions that I can copy into a full-size drawing (Taffy gave me this great advice)

There are plans 'For Sale' on the internet but I thought I would ask the community first Cheers Rich

Comment by Denis U on November 5, 2019 at 10:16pm
Comment by Reg Seward on October 28, 2019 at 5:59am

Ironically this very afternoon, I picked up two biscuit tins of uncertain vintage, but with a rustyish patina to die for. They are earmarked for later development now....!!!!

Comment by Martin Owen on October 28, 2019 at 4:45am

tbh, Jaffa cakes never last long enough in our house to go either hard or soft!

 

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My latest build - hubcap resonator

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Some of my songs

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