the smojo "special" cigar box guitar

My latest and best cigar box guitar to date. I have a complete CBG kit that matches now - guitar, case, amp, slide. All hand made by myself, mostly from recycled materials. The guitar has an internal piezo pick-up under the bridge and a hand wired magnetic pick-up near the neck. To see some photos and description of the guitar, visit my blog about it at

http://smojo-cigar-box-guitars.blogspot.com/2010/03/cgb-special-is-finished.html

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Music

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• CBG cigarbox guitar
• the special
• cigar box guitar
• smojo
• handmade

[smojomusic]

It's just a little improvised boogie but I guess it's inspired by John Lee Hooker's "Boogie Chillun" - go find it and listen to it - it's a classic blues number.

[kepla]

Seriously excellent kit, Smojo. I love the way it consists of stuff which you found in various places, like it all fell into your hands by chance. You said you're wearing yer best buskin hat so give ya a tip. Okay, so here's ya tip: If it looks like rain, carry an umbrella ! ;-)

[smojomusic]

@kepla - thanks. I sometimes feel that all the bits and pieces are just waiting for the time when they'll all get together to become a guitar or amp or something and so reach their true place in the universe! Thanks for the tip, I'm looking for a new hat :)

[MrRandomWritings]

great set up - you are as sentimental as me getting all excited about old tat you find!

[smojomusic]

@MrRandomWritings - ta. Yes I can get quite passionate about a bit of rusty metal or peeling paintwork!

[bemuzic]

brilliant, you should be really proud of all that!!!....guitar sounds and looks great. Love the way you incorporated the things that were in the box...and good to see you used the bone bits from Randy. The case and amp are both great too....all individual and full of character...get out there and BUSK!!!

[smojomusic]

Thanks Belinda. I would have used the bone slide on here too except it's just a little too bulky when fretting with fingers.

[intipampa]

I take my hat off to you my good man.you've got a real gift for making those and I love that aged,vintage look.You nailed it spot on.

[pmay222]

cool retro kit...love it

[zofoblues]

Your kit rocks !!! Well done ! ty for posting.

[Ericclapton325]

Seriously every one with a cbg plays this song what is it?

[cjoey39]

Wonderful instrument and excellent playing! The sound is unlike anything I have ever heard! You are an interesting dude! Thanks, Joey Vaughan "World Blues Attack"

[solorbob]

Looks good.  I have no idea how to play one, but it does look fun.

[intipampa]

Dude you're fuckin awsome!I love your sound.

[MohitThe1988]

hi bro Mohit this side from India,, am willing to make an electric guitar soon, am planning to place only one humbucker pickup,, but wiring of humbucker and other controls like volume and tone etc is bothering Me,, coz i dnt have any idea about that ... can you please help Me out,, itz a humble request help Me out if u can,,,, please,, thnx,, have a super great day,,