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{"id":3558882180,"title":"\"Kit Bag\" Cigar box guitar hardware: electric \"DELUXE Humbucker\" pack","handle":"kit-bag-cigar-box-guitar-electric-deluxe-humbucker","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to make a cigar box guitar - just add a stick and a box!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in one handy pack so you don't need to search high and low for or buy a whole box of screws just to get the bits you need. Comes with our tried and tested instructions that we include in our full DIY kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the following parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x open back machine heads, bushing and fixing screws, powerful toaster minihumbucker pickup including adjusting screws and springs, Neutrik jack socket, 500K pots and capacitor for tone and volume controls, hook-up wires, chickenhead control knobs, 5mm bolt for the nut, walnut bridge with fretwire saddle and string spacer slots, neck fixing screws and cup washers, string retaining screw, 3.2mm rivets for string anchor ferrules and\u003cspan\u003e nickel custom gauge strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2015-11-10T15:51:00+00:00","created_at":"2015-11-10T16:27:12+00:00","vendor":"chickenbonejohn","type":"Guitar Parts","tags":["3 String","ChickenboneJohn","Cigar Box Guitar","Cigar Box Kit","Guitar Parts","Hardware"],"price":5090,"price_min":5090,"price_max":5090,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":10524211012,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"K0002","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"\"Kit Bag\" Cigar box guitar hardware: electric \"DELUXE Humbucker\" pack","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":5090,"weight":350,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/duluxkithumbucker.jpg?v=1668787786","\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kit_Bag_Deluxe_humbucker.jpg?v=1668787803"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/duluxkithumbucker.jpg?v=1668787786","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Cigar Box Guitar Hardware Pack - Humbucker pickup 'Deluxe' pack","id":97082146860,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":1000,"width":1500,"src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/duluxkithumbucker.jpg?v=1668787786"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/duluxkithumbucker.jpg?v=1668787786","width":1500},{"alt":"Cigar Box Guitar Hardware Pack - Humbucker pickup 'Deluxe' pack","id":97082179628,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":1000,"width":1500,"src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kit_Bag_Deluxe_humbucker.jpg?v=1668787803"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kit_Bag_Deluxe_humbucker.jpg?v=1668787803","width":1500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to make a cigar box guitar - just add a stick and a box!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in one handy pack so you don't need to search high and low for or buy a whole box of screws just to get the bits you need. Comes with our tried and tested instructions that we include in our full DIY kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the following parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x open back machine heads, bushing and fixing screws, powerful toaster minihumbucker pickup including adjusting screws and springs, Neutrik jack socket, 500K pots and capacitor for tone and volume controls, hook-up wires, chickenhead control knobs, 5mm bolt for the nut, walnut bridge with fretwire saddle and string spacer slots, neck fixing screws and cup washers, string retaining screw, 3.2mm rivets for string anchor ferrules and\u003cspan\u003e nickel custom gauge strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":3559103364,"title":"\"Kit Bag\" Cigar box guitar hardware: electric \"SUPER Humbucker\" pack","handle":"kit-bag-cigar-box-guitar-electric-super-humbucker","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to make a cigar box guitar- just add a stick and a box!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in one handy pack so you don't need to search high and low for or buy a whole box of screws just to get the bits you need. Comes with our tried and tested instructions that we include in our full DIY kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs per the DELUXE humbucker pack, but the machineheads are upgraded to nice quality Epiphone deLuxe vintage style. Includes the following parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x Epiphone deLuxe machine heads, bushing and fixing screws, powerful toaster minihumbucker pickup including adjusting screws and springs, Neutrik jack socket, 500K pots and capacitor for tone and volume controls, hook-up wires, chickenhead control knobs, 5mm bolt for the nut, walnut bridge with fretwire saddle and string spacer slots, neck fixing screws and cup washers, string retaining screw, 3.2mm rivets for string anchor ferrules and\u003cspan\u003e nickel custom gauge strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2015-11-10T15:51:00+00:00","created_at":"2015-11-10T16:46:25+00:00","vendor":"chickenbonejohn","type":"Guitar Parts","tags":["3 String","ChickenboneJohn","Cigar Box Guitar","Cigar Box Kit","Guitar Parts","Hardware","Kit"],"price":5390,"price_min":5390,"price_max":5390,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":10525195460,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"K0004","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"\"Kit Bag\" Cigar box guitar hardware: electric \"SUPER Humbucker\" pack","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":5390,"weight":350,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/superkit.jpg?v=1668787873","\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kit_Bag_SuperDeluxe_humbucker.jpg?v=1668787886"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/superkit.jpg?v=1668787873","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Cigar Box Guitar Hardware Pack - Humbucker pickup 'Super' pack","id":97082802220,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":1000,"width":1500,"src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/superkit.jpg?v=1668787873"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/superkit.jpg?v=1668787873","width":1500},{"alt":"Cigar Box Guitar Hardware Pack - Humbucker pickup 'Super' pack","id":97082834988,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":1000,"width":1500,"src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kit_Bag_SuperDeluxe_humbucker.jpg?v=1668787886"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kit_Bag_SuperDeluxe_humbucker.jpg?v=1668787886","width":1500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to make a cigar box guitar- just add a stick and a box!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in one handy pack so you don't need to search high and low for or buy a whole box of screws just to get the bits you need. Comes with our tried and tested instructions that we include in our full DIY kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs per the DELUXE humbucker pack, but the machineheads are upgraded to nice quality Epiphone deLuxe vintage style. Includes the following parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x Epiphone deLuxe machine heads, bushing and fixing screws, powerful toaster minihumbucker pickup including adjusting screws and springs, Neutrik jack socket, 500K pots and capacitor for tone and volume controls, hook-up wires, chickenhead control knobs, 5mm bolt for the nut, walnut bridge with fretwire saddle and string spacer slots, neck fixing screws and cup washers, string retaining screw, 3.2mm rivets for string anchor ferrules and\u003cspan\u003e nickel custom gauge strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":15702534685053,"title":"Make and Play workshop, Smethwick, Saturday 7th November 2026","handle":"make-and-play-workshop-smethwick-saturday-7th-november-2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make a simple fretless 3 string guitar...and learn how to play with The Godfather Of The Cigar Box Guitar!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kvmwUbbelvo?si=B9SCfKSPAgJzXoPx\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials, parts, tools and tuition included. no previous woodworking or musical experience needed - it really is that simple. In just one day we will show you how take a stick and a box and turn it into a playable musical instrument. With our expert guidance we take out all the worry and mystery  -  over 3000 people have already enjoyed our workshops, so we can guarantee that at the end of the day you'll have a 3 string guitar that will play...and you can even plug it into an amp and annoy your family and neighbours!  A fun day for all ages and abilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE INCLUDES LUNCH.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED NUMBERS - if you are thinking about it, don't delay, DON'T MISS OUT!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease leave an email with your order, so that we can send out final details (approximately one week before the event).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop will be at :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightwoods House, Adkins Lane, Bearwood, Smethwick, B67 5ED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.30 am -  4.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS FEATURED ON BBC TV!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/0481\/files\/makeandoplay7thnovember.jpg?v=1786959687\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/0481\/files\/anneworkshoplightwoods_480x480.jpg?v=1656082789\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's a link to the BBC documentary which includes a a fair bit filmed at one of our workshops..and also at Boxstock, our UK cigar box guitar festival. Please click the \"learn more\" link to watch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/386337920?h=78c86839cf\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/386337920\"\u003eCigar Box Blues - The Makers of a Revolution\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/virginiaheath\"\u003eVirginia Heath\u003c\/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-12-03T10:08:02+00:00","created_at":"2025-12-03T10:05:09+00:00","vendor":"ChickenboneJohn Guitars","type":"Workshop","tags":["3 String","ChickenboneJohn","Cigar Box Guitar","Class","Day Class","Handmade","Make and Play","Piezo","Workshop"],"price":9500,"price_min":9500,"price_max":9500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":57497659703677,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":false,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Make and Play workshop, Smethwick, Saturday 7th November 2026","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":9500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":9,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/makeandoplay7thnovember_b3b2c7d6-dc1b-46e1-9ca9-04b0b31007b1.jpg?v=1786959715"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/makeandoplay7thnovember_b3b2c7d6-dc1b-46e1-9ca9-04b0b31007b1.jpg?v=1786959715","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":69366136340861,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.399,"height":2591,"width":3625,"src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/makeandoplay7thnovember_b3b2c7d6-dc1b-46e1-9ca9-04b0b31007b1.jpg?v=1786959715"},"aspect_ratio":1.399,"height":2591,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.chickenbonejohn.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/makeandoplay7thnovember_b3b2c7d6-dc1b-46e1-9ca9-04b0b31007b1.jpg?v=1786959715","width":3625}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make a simple fretless 3 string guitar...and learn how to play with The Godfather Of The Cigar Box Guitar!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kvmwUbbelvo?si=B9SCfKSPAgJzXoPx\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials, parts, tools and tuition included. no previous woodworking or musical experience needed - it really is that simple. In just one day we will show you how take a stick and a box and turn it into a playable musical instrument. With our expert guidance we take out all the worry and mystery  -  over 3000 people have already enjoyed our workshops, so we can guarantee that at the end of the day you'll have a 3 string guitar that will play...and you can even plug it into an amp and annoy your family and neighbours!  A fun day for all ages and abilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE INCLUDES LUNCH.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED NUMBERS - if you are thinking about it, don't delay, DON'T MISS OUT!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease leave an email with your order, so that we can send out final details (approximately one week before the event).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop will be at :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightwoods House, Adkins Lane, Bearwood, Smethwick, B67 5ED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.30 am -  4.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS FEATURED ON BBC TV!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/0481\/files\/makeandoplay7thnovember.jpg?v=1786959687\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/0481\/files\/anneworkshoplightwoods_480x480.jpg?v=1656082789\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's a link to the BBC documentary which includes a a fair bit filmed at one of our workshops..and also at Boxstock, our UK cigar box guitar festival. 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{"id":15454519755133,"title":"Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 14th November 2026, Smethwick","handle":"learn-to-play-cigar-box-guitar-14th-november-2026-smethwick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to play cigar box guitar with the Godfather Of The Cigar Box Guitar...1000s of happy customers!.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are offering a morning session for beginners and an afternoon session for intermediate players - if you are not sure which to choose, please get in touch and we'll be happy to advise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are just starting, or struggling to really get to grips with playing the cigar box guitar, then the morning's beginner session is just right for you. For players wishing to develop their technique, or transferring their skills from 6 strings, we offer our afternoon session for intermediate players. In a small group we'll cover the following points to build a great foundation for taking your playing further:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning the guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding the guitar and hand position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic 12 bar blues progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic slide technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide vibrato and glissando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight hand picking and strumming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne chord Hill Country basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are offering two sessions -morning for beginners, afternoon for intermediate players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you aren't sure which session to book, the morning session is for absolute beginners and for those of you who may be struggling to get to grips with the basics of 3 string guitar. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe afternoon is aimed at people who may already have  some experience of playing the 6 string guitar and are looking to transfer their skills to 3 strings, and for those players who have got the basics of 3 strings and want to develop their technique further.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll be playing on a G tuning, so if you are bringing your own guitar, you'll need to be in G D G tuning (recommended string gauges 042-046, 028-032,  018-024 approximately). 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We'll also have a selection of guitars, slides and accessories for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll be playing acoustically, in a small group, so there's no need to bring an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've taught over 2500 people how to play, and I learned my slide technique from Kevin Brown, who was taught by Son House, so there's a wealth of experience to draw on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide tab sheets for the songs and exercises that we will be covering so that you can take these away and practice at your own pace afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course will be held in Lightwoods House, Bearwood, West Midlands morning session 9.30am -1.00pm, afternoon session 2.00-5.30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS SO THAT WE CAN CONTACT YOU WITH FINAL DETAILS  NEARER THE DATE OF THE EVENT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/0481\/files\/bearandguitar2_480x480.jpg?v=1573583084\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/0481\/files\/learntoplay14nov.jpg?v=1786959066\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

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