Make and Play Workshop, Smethwick West Midlands, 20th September. BOOK NOW!!!

Make your own 3 string guitar and learn how play in a day. With over 3000 guitars made in our "Make and Play" workshops, these events are always popular and always fun, so early booking is advised.

Learn to play cigar box guitar. There are a variety of courses - 1/2 day beginners and intermediate classes, and also learn to play courses with myself and the legendary Hollowbelly.  

 

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Chickenbone John GIFT CARD

Chickenbone John GIFT CARD

£10.00

If you'd like to buy a gift for someone, but aren't what sure what they would like from our store, why not get them one of our gift cards? Redeemable against any of our products, - guitars, parts, slides, amps, strings etc. They are also redeemable  against our workshops and ticketed events such as workshops and Boxstock.   PLEASE NOTE THIS IS N...


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Make and Play workshop, Smethwick, Saturday 20th September

Make and Play workshop, Smethwick, Saturday 20th September

£95.00

Learn how to make a simple fretless 3 string guitar...and learn how to play with The Godfather Of The Cigar Box Guitar! All 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 ...


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Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 28th September 2025, Smethwick
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Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 28th September 2025, Smethwick

Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 28th September 2025, Smethwick

£50.00

ADDITIONAL DATE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND - THE FIRST DATE SOLD OUT WITHIN 4  HOURS! Book now to avoid disappointment. Learn to play 3 string cigar box guitar with ChickenboneJohn,  The Godfather Of The Cigar Box Guitar. A half day course suitable for beginners and intermediate players. If you are just starting, or struggling to really get to grips ...


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Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 22nd November 2025, Smethwick

Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 22nd November 2025, Smethwick

£50.00

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND -  Book now to avoid disappointment. This time we 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. Learn to play 3 string cigar box guitar with ChickenboneJohn,  The Godf...


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Make and Play workshop, Smethwick, Saturday 17th January 2026

Make and Play workshop, Smethwick, Saturday 17th January 2026

£95.00

Learn how to make a simple fretless 3 string guitar...and learn how to play with The Godfather Of The Cigar Box Guitar! All 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 ...


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