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The Cigar Box Guitar Museum

From the Shane Speal Collection

Dig into the history of cigar box guitars by studying the actual instruments from the past. Each of these instruments have been been collected and documented by Shane Speal. Many are currently on display at the Cigar Box Guitar Museum inside Speal's Tavern in New Alexandria, PA. (Directions, hours and info at www.SpealsTavern.com.)

1919 Luther Oliver Six String Banjo-Guitar

1919 Luther Oliver Six String Banjo-Guitar

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.

1800’s Tin Can Banjo from Saxapahaw, North Carolina

1800’s Tin Can Banjo from Saxapahaw, North Carolina

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

Rebel Weapons 3-String Solidbody Guitar: Cigar Box Inspired!

Rebel Weapons 3-String Solidbody Guitar: Cigar Box Inspired!

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.

The Boat Oar Two-String Guitar by Shane Speal

The Boat Oar Two-String Guitar by Shane Speal

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

Tampa Nugget Antique Cigar Box Guitar (date unknown)

Tampa Nugget Antique Cigar Box Guitar (date unknown)

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.

What Is This Mystery One-String Guitar (and is it even a guitar)?

What Is This Mystery One-String Guitar (and is it even a guitar)?

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

The Exit Sign Guitar

The Exit Sign Guitar

The Exit Sign Guitar

This three-string cigar box guitar was crafted from a discarded exit sign by Gary Desrosiers.

Video: Jim Morris Re-Creates Historic Cigar Box Violin

Video: Jim Morris Re-Creates Historic Cigar Box Violin

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.

The Cigar Box Guitar In the Smithsonian Institution

The Cigar Box Guitar In the Smithsonian Institution

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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