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Product Identifiers
PublisherFox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101565239466
ISBN-139781565239463
eBay Product ID (ePID)248409120
Product Key Features
Book TitleMaking Poor Man's Guitars : Cigar Box Guitars, the Frying Pan Banjo, and Other Diy Instruments
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMusical Instruments / Guitar, Musical Instruments / General
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic
AuthorShane Speal
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight19.6 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-023294
ReviewsThis 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.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal784.1923
SynopsisThis 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., How to make your own cigar box guitars ... and why!, Step-by-step projects for building amazing handmade musical instruments. First-hand accounts that tell the poverty-stricken backstory of DIY music. Fascinating photographs from the golden age of blues and jazz. Book jacket., Many books have been written about how to build cigar box guitars and other unique hand-made instruments... but few have touched on why. 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," brings the making of music and musical instruments back to its roots. From a simple two-string tin can guitar to an electrified washtub bass, Shane shows how anyone can build amazing musical instruments from found items. Sidebars present the fascinating backstory of the music, capturing struggle, poverty and the blues within the artistic side of cigar box guitar building. Featuring an introduction from the New Orleans Museum of Jazz, this DIY musical instrument book is as inspirational to read in the living room as it is in the workshop.
LC Classification NumberML1015.G9S658 2018
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- 23. Jan. 2020
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.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 03. Mär. 2021
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.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 15. Jan. 2020
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.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 18. Okt. 2018
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.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 26. Aug. 2021
clear
Badly needed this excellent book by one of the stars is interesting from beginning to end. Buy it and MAKE MUSIC INEXPENSIVELY !Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Mär. 2025
Nice , Quality very good ,nice good shap...
Nice , Quality very good ,nice good shape.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 07. Jun. 2020
Book
Best book I've read on guitar building..Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 17. Sep. 2022
Just as title
Great thanksBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
