Cigar Box Banjo
Cigar Box Banjo

Author: Paul Quarrington

Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1553654382

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In Paul Quarrington's favorite childhood recording, a boy fashions a banjo from a cigar box, pluckily sets off for a contest in the next town, and wins with a song that weaves in the sounds he hears along the way: a bluebird trilling, truck tires whining. Years later, a writer and musician himself, Quarrington is suddenly diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and begins to ponder the path his own life has taken and the music it's made along the way. Quarrington ruminates on the bands of his childhood; his restless youth, spent playing bass with a cult band; and his incarnation, in middle age, as rhythm guitarist and singer with the band Porkbelly Futures. From rock'n'roll to country and soul, he explores how songs are made, how they work, and why they affect us so deeply.

How to Play the 3-String Cigar Box Guitar
How to Play the 3-String Cigar Box Guitar

Author: Rick McKeon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-10-07

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9781725157002

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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.

Obsessed With Cigar Box Guitars, 2nd Edition
Obsessed With Cigar Box Guitars, 2nd Edition

Author: David Sutton

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2018-07-10

Total Pages: 763

ISBN-13: 1620083140

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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.

The American Boy's Handy Book
The American Boy's Handy Book

Author: Daniel Carter Beard

Publisher: Derrydale Press

Published: 2001-04-27

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1461661331

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Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1888, The American Boy's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young boys. Everything from camping and kite building to raising dogs and building boats is detailed for the would-be adventurer and do-it your-selfer.

Cigar Box Guitars
Cigar Box Guitars

Author: David Sutton

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565235472

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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.

Handmade Music Factory
Handmade Music Factory

Author: Mike Orr

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1607650681

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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
The Folk Art Instrument Builders Reference

Author: Charles E. Atchison

Publisher: Blurb

Published: 2017-07-23

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781389817205

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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

An Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars
An Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars

Author: David Sutton

Publisher: Design Originals

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565237964

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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.

The Box Maker's Guitar Book
The Box Maker's Guitar Book

Author: Doug Stowe

Publisher:

Published: 2023-05-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781951217075

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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.