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Brand
FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING
ISBN
9781565239463
Book Title
Making Poor Man's Guitars : Cigar Box Guitars, the Frying Pan Banjo, and Other Diy Instruments
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Item Length
10 in
Publication Year
2018
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.4 in
Author
Shane Speal
Genre
Music
Topic
Musical Instruments / Guitar, Musical Instruments / General
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Width
8 in
Number of Pages
176 Pages

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This book presents the authentic stories of American DIY music with step-by-step projects, photo studies of antique instruments, interviews with music legends, and historical accounts. Shane Speal, the "King of the Cigar Box Guitar," shows how anyone can build amazing musical instruments from found items.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1565239466
ISBN-13
9781565239463
eBay Product ID (ePID)
248409120

Product Key Features

Book Title
Making Poor Man's Guitars : Cigar Box Guitars, the Frying Pan Banjo, and Other Diy Instruments
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Musical Instruments / Guitar, Musical Instruments / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music
Author
Shane Speal
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
This delightful book by Blues musician Shane Speal not only contains detailed instructions for how to make your own cigar box guitar, but wonderful stories about the Blues musicians that Speal has played with during his career and their handmade instruments. Speal carefully explains the why and how these instruments work, in spite of being made of inexpensive, common materials. Want to make an electric instrument? Speal also includes a section on electric guitars. The book has many crisp, clear photographs to guide interested crafters. A must-buy for public libraries that host MakerSpaces., Musician Speal shares his decades of experience in building, playing, and customizing classic DIY instruments in this delightful guide. It was hearing Jimi Hendrix's "Red House" that caused him to abandon his beloved thrash metal and punk, and go down a bluesy rabbit hole, eventually leading to cigar box guitars. Readers will learn not only how to assemble and play the basic three-string model, but how to customize it, whether by making sound holes using furnace grates, adding text to the neck with a woodburning tool, or installing an electrical pickup. Ideas for further customization, such as using a paint-can lid for an even more distinct tone, are also detailed, as are descriptions of additional DIY stringed instruments like a one-stringed violin, electric stand-up washtub bass, and even a microphone made out of a beer can, all accompanied by clear instructions, shopping lists, and plenty of helpful photos. Speal makes no pretense of having discovered the cigar box guitar all by himself, citing numerous articles and anecdotes that testify to the instrument's well-established place in American music history. His passion for and obvious love of his instrument of choice shines through in this terrific study., With the stunning imagery, great stories, and Speal's accompanying YouTube videos, falling in love with cigar box guitars isn't hard to do.
Lccn
2018-023294
Dewey Decimal
784.1923
Lc Classification Number
Ml1015.G9s658 2018
Copyright Date
2018

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  • Great instruction manual.

    I'm a professional welder and fabricator, I know when instructions are good, this book is a good one. Lots of photos, tips, hands on techniques. I bought one for my son that is into woodworking and one for me, my retirement is approaching and I want to do a few for kicks. If you doubt what can be done with one of these guitars check out videos on youtube. All in all the book is a good read even if you don't build a guitar, if you do, this will serve you well.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: IucLFdTlT8G@Deleted

  • Highly Recommended

    An awesome book. Some technical "how to" books can be dry and boring. Not this book. Not only does it contain technical instructions on how to build cigar box guitars and other instruments (like beer can microphones); it is also filled with tons of color pictures, little historic snippets, and stories. Overall I found it very well written and entertaining.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: bargainbookstores

  • Essential book

    Enjoyable reading, great photos, and instructions for making many varieties of cigar box guitars (CBGs), by an author extensively involved in making, playing and promoting them.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: speedyhenusa

  • How to build a CBG from the ground up.

    This is a great in depth look at a really special skill. It covers a lot of ground and is entertaining to read to boot.

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  • clear

    Badly needed this excellent book by one of the stars is interesting from beginning to end. Buy it and MAKE MUSIC INEXPENSIVELY !

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: alibrisbooks