Cigar Box Guitars

Author: David Sutton
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565235472
Category : Cigar box guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Cigar box guitars have never been more popular and now crafters can learn to make their own. All they need to do is follow the author's step-by-step instructions for making three different styles of guitar. They're fun (some would say addictive) to build and even more fun to play.

Electric Blues Box Slide Guitar Kit

Author: Nick Bryant
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781743677582
Category : Cigar box guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Obsessed With Cigar Box Guitars, 2nd Edition

Author: David Sutton
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1620083140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 763

Book Description
An unforgettable look inside the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution. Beautiful new color photographs of more than 120 amazing homemade musical instruments. Stunning profiles of DIY musical greatness, from two-string guitars and diddley bows to an electrified washtub bass. New step-by-step project for building your own tenor ukulele.

How to Play the 3-String Cigar Box Guitar

Author: Rick McKeon
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781725157002
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
Less Is MoreHaving only three strings to work with, the 3-string CBG might seem limited, but its limitations are also its greatness!We need to make the most of what we have. This means that we need to play each note with expression, and feeling. That's what makes the music come alive!You will learn the basics of right and left hand technique, chord construction, fingerpicking and slide playing, together with how to jam and improvise on the blues.Access to 26 online video tracks.

An Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars

Author: David Sutton
Publisher: Design Originals
ISBN: 9781565237964
Category : Cigar box guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The author of Cigar Box Guitars is back to share his obsession with these handmade treasures, in an amazing picture book that profiles 120 inspiring examples of homemade musical greatness.

Handmade Music Factory

Author: Mike Orr
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607650681
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Hand-making musical instruments is part of a growing trend that even celebrities such as Jonny Depp and guitar legend Jack White are taking part in. It doesn't require a lot of money or an expertise in woodworking and electronics, all it takes is a little creativity. In Handmade Music Factory, handyman Mike Orr guides you through the construction of eight of the most unique and imaginative instruments found anywhere - from a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo, and a stand-up lap steel guitar made from a vintage ironing board. There are also directions for an amp that can be assembled using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. There's no shortage of inspiration to draw upon in creating an arsenal of instruments that look good, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin' fun!

The Folk Art Instrument Builders Reference

Author: Charles E. Atchison
Publisher: Blurb
ISBN: 9781389817205
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
Hardcover Edition of the Folk Art Instrument Builders Reference This book provides a reference for the construction of functional Folk Art & Roots instruments. Roots instruments can be constructed out of boxes, cans, hubcaps, toasters, suitcases, cookie tins, literally with anything you have available. As far as string instruments are concerned you are not limited to the number of strings, scale length, number of frets or to even have any frets at all. It's all about having fun, making art and making music. Within the book you are given techniques, principles, tricks and tips for folk art/roots instrument building. For more information about this book visit: http: //charlesatchison.co

Cigar Box Guitar - Blues Overload

Author: Brent C. Robitaille
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539735878
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
*Holiday Sale* (10% off) Master the blues! Everything you need to learn the blues on the 3 String Cigar Box Guitar (GDG). A complete method with over 330 pages! Included in the book: blues tunes and patterns; close to "500" blues riffs; blues chord progressions: 12 bar, 8 bar, 16 bar, minor, jazz blues, shuffle blues; walking bass; blues scales and maps with tablature and notations; blues strumming and fingerstyle patterns; complete chord charts with common blues chords; how to play slide. A must have for all cigar box guitar players!

The Box Maker's Guitar Book

Author: Doug Stowe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951217075
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
If you've ever wanted to make a guitar, you probably got overwhelmed quickly. The Boxmaker's Guitar Book takes you back to basics with the simple reminder that all woodworkers and maker's know how to make boxes. From that building block, you can create a beautiful guitar that sounds good, too. With simple construction techniques, author Doug Stowe breaks down the guitar into its component parts so you can mix and match to create your own unique instrument. You'll learn how to create sound holes, necks, frets, nuts, tail pieces, bridges, and all the pieces you need to complete your musical masterpiece. The 15 easy projects in The Boxmaker's Guitar include more than just a flat-sided box--try your hand at a scissor-tail or K-body design, or even a ukulele. With a minimal investment of time and tools, you can have a sweet-sounding box guitar to strum on your own or give to a friend.

Making Poor Man's Guitars

Author: Shane Speal
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607655470
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 434

Book Description
• Shows how to build cigar box guitars and other amazing musical instruments made from found items. • Step-by-step instructions and color photographs. • Background on the history of cigar box guitars and the golden age of blues and jazz. • Introduction from the New Orleans Museum of Jazz. • Recognized as the creator of the modern cigar box guitar movement and known as the “King of the Cigar Box Guitar,” this author is an active roots music performer with a ready audience of fans on social media.