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We challenged Shane Speal to build something with six strings using our large Hubcap Resonator Cones.  He ditched the cigar boxes for a junk Walt Disney guitar body, an old neck and some antique ceiling tin for the wildest electric dobro we've seen in a long time.WATCH THIS VIDEO!  Then scroll down for parts links and more photos!Large Hubcap Reso cone Juke Shack mini humbucking pickup Tombstone Tuners Shane Speal Strings …

Shane Speal just released a new video showing his technique for winding guitar strings using the over/under method.  In this tutorial, he also champions the C. B. Gitty String Winder ($8.99), which allows him to remove the top winder and insert it into a cordless drill for maximum speed.  And of course, he's using our Shane Speal Signature Cigar Box Guitar Strings. …

With hundreds of entries across three social media platforms and direct to our email, this was the most popular build-off contest we've ever hosted.  The instruments were diverse and covered everything from traditional to experimental and high art.   Needless to say, Shane Speal and Ben "Gitty" Baker's responsibility for judging this was challenging! Here are the winners in each catagory: Grand Prize - Daniel Walter  (Prize:  $250 C. B. Gift Certificate) T …

"Hard times make great music."  Ain't that th' truth?!    While e'rrybody is stuck at home, we're gonna get y'all building the coolest stringed instruments ever.  There's over $1000 in prizes, too!Unlike our contests of the past, this build-off has no limits on whether it's made from cigar boxes, cans or old guitar parts.  It can have one string wired to a fence post or it could be a full size harp made from a station wagon!  The more creative, the better.  It …

In anticipation of the huge C. B. Gitty St. Patrick's Day Concert Broadcast this Friday, March 13, we present a classic Irish song in TAB format for both 3 and 4 string cigar box guitar!  Each version has two arrangements, one in the key of G and the other in C.The Wild Rover is one of the best known of the Irish pub/drinking songs, and is definitely a Saint Patrick's Day favorite.  It is said to date back to the 1500's.  The chorus is often accompanied by audience parti …