cigar box guitars & friendship

There's a history with Cigar Box Guitars
that goes way back, when people made
instruments out of whatever they had.

Depending on what you make them with,
they all end up having a unique sound,
sometimes sounding better than the real thing.

(click to enlarge)
Despite what people say about the USPS,
they do wonderful work. This came yesterday
in a very large box, and there was no dent anywhere.

This is a gift from a dear friend in Ca. personally made
for me. The cigar box is a Macundo Portafino Cafe box.
A poplar neck, frets were woodburned on, the
bridge a huge eyebolt, nut is a stovebolt.

So far, although I need to find myself a bottle
or found object for a slide I will need to practice
some.

Thanks so much HR9.

Cigar Box Museum Photos

These two photos were taken earlier this week
after our latest snowstorm.
This Covered Bridge is a few blocks away from us.
The last pic is looking through a window in the bridge.
That is the Eel River, BTW.

Last week HR9 sent me a song he put together called:

The Eel River Jam,

with just the cigar box guitar.

My son lives about 3 or so hrs away and I sent him
the song and he added everything else you hear.
A nice collaboration from two people who
don't know each other.

Thanks U 2 !
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