Introduction: The Unlikely Protagonists of Sound In the vast world of musical instruments, cigar box guitars emerge as unexpected heroes, adding a raw, authentic charm to pop culture. From the bluesy tunes of Shane Speal to Samantha Fish’s soulful melodies, …
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When it comes to acoustic blues guitar, few players are as respected and revered as Catfish Keith. With a career spanning over 30 years and dozens of albums to his name, Keith has established himself as one of the most …
Shane Speal is a name that has become synonymous with the cigar box guitar. Known as “The King of the Cigar Box Guitar,” Speal has dedicated his life to playing, teaching, and promoting this unique instrument, and has played a …
Samantha Fish is a talented blues guitarist and singer who is known for her dynamic and expressive playing style. While she is primarily known for her skills on the standard electric guitar, she has also gained recognition for her use …
Justin Johnson is an accomplished musician who is known for his skills on a variety of instruments, including the cigar box guitar (CBG). He is a popular performer and recording artist who has gained a large following for his innovative …
A. J. Gaither is a musician who is known for playing the cigar box guitar (CBG), a simple stringed instrument made from a cigar box, a piece of wood, and a few strings. He is considered one of the pioneers …
A cigar box guitar is a primitive form of guitar that is made from a wooden box, typically used for storing cigars, as the resonating chamber. These guitars originated in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s, …
Seasick Steve is a phenomenal American blues performer. He started his career with a “Three Sting Trance Wonder” – a cheap guitar from the pawnshop, which had only 3 strings on it. But for him, it was enough to get …
It was a long long time ago. In 1980. I was 21. I was on vacation at some nice subtropical place. And it just happened that I didn’t have my guitar with me. Swimming and tanning every day got boring …
Harry Manx is a Canadian musician known for his unique style of music that combines blues, folk, and Indian classical music. One of the distinctive elements of his sound is his use of the cigar box guitar, an instrument that …