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Antique Cigar Box Guitars & Folk Instruments

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. (Information on the museum display coming soon. Speal's Tavern is temporarily closed due to overreaching Pennsylvania COVID laws.)

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Cigar Box Fiddle, circa 1930's

"Bean Hole" Cigar Box Ukulele

The Horse's Bridle Guitar - circa late 1800's

Tin Can Banjo, circa late 1800's

Cigar Box Fiddle, circa 1930's

One String Cigar Box Fiddle

The Portland Cowboy 2-string, circa 1940's

Vaudeville Fiddle Cigar Box Guitar

Folk Art Acoustic Guitars

Ethiopian Mosenqo

Folk Art Acoustic Guitar - circa 1950's

Ham Can Instruments