Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars, An: 120 Great Hand-Built Examples

Obsession with Cigar Box Guitars, An: 120 Great Hand-Built Examples

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<p>There's growing movement of self-expression unfolding in the world of music. Musicians and hobbyists are finding new creative freedom by making their own musical instruments out of unconventional materials. In a modern revival of a great American tradition, sliders, pickers, strummers and makers are coming together in what they call the cigar box guitar revolution. <em>An Obsession for Cigar Box Guitars</em> celebrates the modern craft of their irresistibly alluring instruments.<br /><br />Professional photographer and woodworking enthusiast David Sutton first chronicled the modern revival of the cigar box guitar in his best-selling book, <em>Cigar Box Guitars</em>. Now he's back to share his obsession with these handmade treasures in an amazing photo gallery that profiles 120 inspiring examples of homemade musical greatness. In a testament to human creativity, these guitars range from simple, cardboard diddley bow-type instruments to wooden box electric six-string models that are more impressive than anything you can buy in a store.</p>