Here’s the latest ad I’ve designed for the almighty Musicvox Guitar Co. No…not a cigar box guitar thing, but this is my absolute FAVORITE “normal” guitar company. I started designing these ads for them simply as a fan homage. Eventually, they asked me to create their national advertising! LOL
-shane
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I received an email from Buck Dawson, a proud cigar box guitar builder. He shared his story of building an instrument that also doubles as a book. -Shane
Book Arts is a highly recommended class where we learned to do such things as: make various book bindings, book covers and paper, origami, and design/build decorative boxes. Each student was required to choose a theme for the semester and all of our projects were to be based upon our theme. My theme was Music: from the Player and Listener Point-of-View. When it came time for the final project, we were strongly encouraged to be “ambitious”. I chose to make a Cigar Box Guitar (CBG) because I thought it would be a good way to demonstrate and use a number of the skills we had learned in class. (…more)
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Shane Speal’s Online Store has just listed over a dozen new cigar box guitars for sale, including $49 diddley bows. Although some listings say “allow 3-4 weeks for delivery,” Speal is shipping daily and you can expect to get them a lot sooner. See all guitars here.
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This is an exciting time for the Cigar Box Guitar and Handmade Music movement!
Not sure why? Check this out:
But the biggest news is that Cigar Box Nation is poised to reach 10,000 members in the next couple of weeks! This is a huge milestone for the Cigar Box Guitar and Handmade Music movement, yet another amazing event in a series that has seen the humble Cigar Box Guitar reach heights hardly imaginable a few years ago – played onstage by Paul McCartney, showing up in Guitar World and other “real” guitar publications, being acknowledged by StewMac, Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend… the list goes on.
*** CONTEST DETAILS ***
Cigar Box Nation, in partnership with founder Shane Speal and C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, is holding a contest to celebrate CBN’s 10,000 membership mark as well as the release of Shane’s new album Empty Wooden Box.
GRAND PRIZE – 5 WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
EXTRA PRIZE – 1 WINNER
RUNNER UP PRIZES – 5 WINNERS
HOW TO ENTER:
Simply visit the Cigar Box Nation page on Facebook and post the status, “I want to win the Shane Speal contest!”
YOU MUST ENTER BETWEEN APRIL 9-29, 2013. Prizes drawn May 6, 2013.
Note: Skype calls to be scheduled at the convenience of both Shane Speal and the winners.
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
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Hi All!
Wow, after months of planning, recording, designing and editing, the new album, Empty Wooden Box is about to hit the streets! The CD is totally different than my usual bare-knuckle blues and rock. This album is a quiet instrumental release…a celebration in the art of the Cigar Box Guitar. Nine tracks of varied styles, from Americana and Gospel to Indian ragas and more. I can’t wait for you to hear it!
The album will be released independantly. In order to finance the release, I have started my own crowd funding project that will last for 7 days. Everyone who takes part in it will get a special pre-release download of the CD within 24 hours, enabling you to hear it before anyone else.
$10 Launch: Get the download now! – Get a pre-release download immediately of Empty Wooden Box. This unique link will take you to “The Secret Room” on my website that will allow you to purchase it.
$20 Launch: Download, physical CD & signed Concert Poster – You’ll get the download (sent within 24 hours), a physical copy of the album and a signed concert poster.Please note: poster and CD sent early May (when the albums arrive from the factory).
$45 Launch: Get a handmade Shane Speal shirt + physical CD and download – I had some fun with this! I designed the artwork and then created a Banksy style stencil to hand paint each shirt. Each is personally signed. You also get the CD and download. Please note: shirt and CD sent early May (when the albums arrive from the factory). Very limited number available.
$125 Launch: Handmade 3-string Cigar Box Guitar, CD & download – Of course you knew this would be part of the campaign! 3-string acoustic/electric cigar box guitar built just for you. Yes, I can make it left-handed if you’d like. Guitar and CD sent when cds arrive from the factory in Early May. Download sent within 24 hours.
The Grand Poobah Launch – $250: The actual 2-string cigar box guitar Shane used in the song “How Great Thou Art.“ I received so many great responses for my version of How Great Thou Art when I posted a sneak-peek video last week. It’s definitely the standout track on the album. One person can get the actual 2-string acoustic cigar box guitar that I used. The instrument is also pictured on the inner liner notes of the cd. It will be signed and a personal note written on the back declaring this to be the actual instrument from the album. EDIT: SOLD OUT
Thanks for all your support. Let me know what you think Empty Wooden Box. You’ll be the very first to hear it!
Stay primal!
Shane Speal
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Further adventures in the EEB tuning for a 3-string cigar box guitar! Shane Speal performs and then shows how to play his song, Mother Leeds. Go ahead and try it…the song is easier than it sounds. It’ll also expand your knowledge of tunings for your cigar box guitar.
Get the download of Speal’s album 12 Stones, featuring the EEB tuning songs Mother Leeds and Tattoo of You at http://shanespeal.com/downloads.cfm
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