The How-To Repository for the Cigar Box Guitar Movement!
How to Build and Play Cigar Box Guitars and other Homemade Instruments
Info and how-to specific to ukuleles made from cigar boxes and other repurposed items.
This is the full how-to guide from C. B. Gitty’s Cigar Box Ukulele kit. While written with a focus on assembling the kit C. B. Gitty sells (which includes all of the parts and hardware you need in one easy package), this how-to guide is a good general introduction to building a cigar box ukulele, and could be useful if you want to try it on your own from scratch.
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Step-by-step instructions from the early 1900’s, including a detailed diagram, on building a cigar box Ukulele. Continue reading “Cigar Box Ukulele Plans by Charles A. King (circa 1920)”
In this video lesson, Dan Russell shows you how to play his take on the classic blues song “Cocaine Blues”, as performed by Townes Van Zandt on the cigar box ukulele. Five basic uke chords are used, making this a nice easy one for both beginners and more seasoned players alike!
Continue reading “Cocaine Blues in the style of Townes Van Zandt – Cigar Box Ukulele lesson #4 from One Hand Dan”