Posts Tagged ‘cigar’
Cigar Box Amplifiers For Sale!
October 28th, 2010 | Author: Dan
I am proud to announce that you may now purchase a cigar box amplifier to go with your cigar box guitar! These little beauties made by Anywhere Music Power, run off a 9V battery and can be taken with you anywhere you go.
They are plenty loud, loud enough for your spouse to yell at you to turn it down!!
Click HERE to check out the amplifier page for amps that are currently for sale.
My first stab at a cigar box kalimba
March 22nd, 2010 | Author: Dan
I used bamboo skewers from the grocery store for tines. They sound OK, but not very loud. But, I did put a pickup in it so I can plug it into an amp.
CBG for Desiree’ Bassett
March 9th, 2010 | Author: Dan
Desiree’ Bassett is an extremely talented young lady who plays a mean guitar! She has a variety of videos on YouTube, and has a very promising career in the music business. You can read more about her at:
I built a 4 string fretted CBG for her, with a poplar fingerboard, and equipped with a piezo pickup. Here’s hoping she likes it.
Cigar Box Guitars For Sale
March 1st, 2010 | Author: Dan
Welcome to Humidor Guitars.
What is a cigar box guitar? Many people have never heard of them, seen them, or heard them being played. But, these instruments are part of the cornerstone of American blues music dating back to the late 1800s.
During the late 1800s, impoverished people, often slaves, wanted instruments, but could not afford a factory made guitar, so they improvised with an empty cigar box, a stick and some string or wire. The cigar box guitar was born.
How to build a cigar box guitar
February 16th, 2010 | Author: Dan
Free Plans at www.cigarboxnation.com. Join the cigar box guitar revolution today!!
