Hinkler Books The Electric Blues Box Slide Guitar with Guitar Slide Instruction Book and DVD

The cigar box guitar went from the most humble of beginnings to epic status in the hands of musical masters-and now it's your turn to sing the blues with this legendary instrument. This all-in-one kit includes a DIY Blues Box guitar, a booklet with info on assembly, tuning and history, plus DVD and booklet with learning exercises. Excellent for people who love to pick up instruments as they go, or as a very first foray into playing guitar. 26"L.

• THE BLUES BOX GUITAR - Also known as a Cigar Box Guitar, the blues box slide guitar dates back to the 1840s where musicians made their own guitars out of cigar boxes, broom handles and 3 strings. Here you'll find a modern revival of this classic, American instrument.
• BUILD YOUR OWN GUITAR - This all-in-one kit includes a DIY Blues Box guitar, a booklet with info on assembly, tuning and history, plus DVD and booklet with learning exercises.
• EASY TO LEARN WITH INCLUDED INSTRUCTIONAL BOOK - Learning to play the Blues Box Guitar is easy and entertaining with accomplished musician Nick Bryant's simple instructions. The instructional book contains a history of the cigar box guitar; information about the Blues Box Guitar, including how to assemble and tune it; strumming, picking and slide techniques; and exercises.
• COMPANION AUDIO CD - Increase your blues-playing confidence with the comprehensive audio CD which contains companion tracks to all the exercises in the book, as well as a tuning track, blues scale, and a demo track played on the Blues Box Guitar with a backing band.
• A UNIQUE AND NOVEL GIFT - Perfect for the musician who's always picking up new and unusual instruments.

Specifications

SKU: WA55433395