1919 Luther Oliver Six String Banjo-Guitar
This homemade banjo-guitar was handmade by Luther Oliver (1904-1987) of Western Watauga County, North Carolina in 1919. He was only 15.
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Shane Speal
- Feb 2, 2023
- 1 min
1800’s Tin Can Banjo from Saxapahaw, North Carolina
This primitive homemade banjo was found in a barn in North Carolina. The strings and bridge are long gone and the tin can body is rusted all
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Shane Speal
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
1976 Hee Haw Plank Dulcimer (Video, Photos, Dimensions)
The Hee Haw Plank is a solidbody dulcimer designed by musician, Tut Taylor and marketed on the Hee Haw TV show in 1976. The instrument's...
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Shane Speal
- Jun 3, 2022
- 1 min
Rebel Weapons 3-String Solidbody Guitar: Cigar Box Inspired!
Cook was inspired by three string cigar box guitars with neck-through-body design, but he wanted to make a solidbody version.
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Shane Speal
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
The Boat Oar Two-String Guitar by Shane Speal
A two-string slide guitar made from a canoe paddle. Built by Shane Speal. How to build link included
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Shane Speal
- May 24, 2022
- 2 min
Tampa Nugget Antique Cigar Box Guitar (date unknown)
Four-string cigar box guitar that was found in an old car abandoned in a field in Danville VA.
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Shane Speal
- May 23, 2022
- 2 min
What Is This Mystery One-String Guitar (and is it even a guitar)?
The neck and body are all one piece of wood. Leaf patterns are carved into the sides of the body and the inside was hollowed out. The butt
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Shane Speal
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
Freak One-String Instrument from Vaudeville - 1920
A scarcely recognizable, but truly lineal descendant of the humble cigar-box fiddle has made its maiden appearance on the American vaudevill
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Shane Speal
- May 11, 2022
- 1 min
1924 Cigar Box Contest - Guitars, Pin Hole Camera, more...
The publication challenged its readers to create new things from empty boxes. Of course, a one-string cigar box violin is mentioned
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Shane Speal
- Apr 10, 2022
- 3 min
Build This Baritone Electric Guitar - 1968
Although this website is mainly concerned with DIY cigar box guitars, I can't help but pass along cool articles like these 54 year old...
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Shane Speal
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
Free Plans: Make a Tin Pan Banjo - 1923 (plus the Sound Searchers 2 Banjo)
Vintage plans from 1923 showing a simple banjo made from a tin pie pan.
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Shane Speal
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
The Exit Sign Guitar
This three-string cigar box guitar was crafted from a discarded exit sign by Gary Desrosiers.
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Shane Speal
- Apr 6, 2022
- 2 min
The Tremoloa, History's Weirdest Slide Guitar
The Tremoloa was created & patented in 1932 by H.G. Finney to cash in on the Hawaiian music craze and features a warbling slide contraption
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Shane Speal
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Video: Jim Morris Re-Creates Historic Cigar Box Violin
Musician and historian, Jim Morris restores 100 year old cigar box fiddle & creates an authentic copy.
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Shane Speal
- Mar 25, 2022
- 6 min
Build a Cigar Box Greek Lyre - 1927
Build an eight-string lyre with cigar box resonator. The plans call for zither pin style pegs and a wooden frame.
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Shane Speal
- Mar 23, 2022
- 1 min
How to Play “Jack & Diane” on Cigar Box Guitar
John Cougar’s “Jack & Diane” is a great song to get acquainted with four-string cigar box guitar chording. I’ve broken down this 80’s
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Shane Speal
- Mar 17, 2022
- 6 min
How to Make a Cigar Box Lute - 1927
How to build a fretless, four string cigar box instrument. Full parts list & step-by-step diagrams. From 1927
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Shane Speal
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
How to Play “Midnight Rambler” by the Rolling Stones on Cigar Box Guitar
My latest lesson is a blues burner, the classic “Midnight Rambler” by The Rolling Stones. You’ll need a fretted, four-string cigar box guit
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Shane Speal
- Mar 15, 2022
- 12 min
Build Your Own Hamdolin
Build an 8 string mandolin from the tin of a canned ham. Common hardware store parts used. Full instructions.
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Shane Speal
- Mar 14, 2022
- 2 min
The Cigar Box Guitar In the Smithsonian Institution
The cigar box guitar in their collection was made by an unknown maker in North Carolina around 1875-1899. It is a four course (4x1) guitar
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