An Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars 2nd Edition

Dive into the fascinating world of handmade instruments with 'An Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars 2nd Edition.' This captivating book by David Sutton is your ultimate guide to the burgeoning Cigar Box Guitar Revolution. With 208 pages filled with stunning photographs and insightful techniques, it offers both beginners and experienced musicians a deep dive into crafting and playing custom cigar box guitars. The newly added step-by-step project for building your own tenor ukulele makes this edition a must-have for DIY enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Explore the process of creating unique instruments from unconventional materials, including charming cardboard diddley bows and electric washtub basses. 'An Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars' not only showcases inspiring stories of legendary American roots musicians but also provides easy-to-follow chord diagrams and playing techniques for the fretted, three-string cigar box guitar. Unleash your creativity and join the ranks of sliders, pickers, and strummers who are breathing new life into traditional music-making. Perfect for hobbyists and professionals, this book celebrates the art of handmade musical instruments and offers endless opportunities for musical expression and exploration. Whether you're looking to create a thoughtful gift, enhance your musical skills, or simply indulge in a passion for unconventional instruments, this book will inspire you every step of the way.

Author: David Sutton Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 178 x 229 mm
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 31-01-2019

The author of Cigar Box Guitars shares his amazing photo gallery of handmade musical greatness. This new edition includes a new step-by-step project for building your own tenor ukulele, and instructions for playing homemade guitars using both innovative and traditional techniques. In a modern revival of a great American tradition, sliders, pickers, strummers and makers are coming together in what they call the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution. Musicians and hobbyists are finding new creative freedom by making their own musical instruments out of unconventional materials. Their ingenious creations range from simple cardboard diddley bows to an electrified washtub bass. Cigar Box Guitars celebrates the modern craft of these irresistibly alluring instruments. In this new edition, professional photographer and woodworking enthusiast David Sutton shares his obsession with the genre in an expanded photo gallery that profiles inspiring examples of handmade musical greatness. Sutton details multiple techniques for playing the fretted, three-string cigar box guitar, with easy-to-follow chord diagrams and instructions for a selection of classic tunes. Authentic stories of legendary American roots music personalities.