More than just a how-to guide, this book chronicles the modern revival of the cigar box guitar. You'll learn a bit about its roots, influential personalities and the cultural trends that are bringing this instrument back to the musical landscape.

Go behind the music for a glimpse of the faces, places, and workshops of the cigar box revolution. Learn how to make, play, and enjoy the incredible cigar box guitar, and discover the influential personalities who are changing the musical landscape with their playable art. Professional photographer and woodworking enthusiast David Sutton introduces you to the culture of this self-expressive movement, with in-depth profiles and photographic portraits of fascinating builders and performers. Inside Cigar Box Guitars, you'll find step-by-step instructions for making three different guitars, as well as several photographic galleries of historic and contemporary instruments to inspire you to create your own instrument that will be admired by everyone who sees and hears it.

Part DIY guide, part scrapbook - this book takes you behind the music to get a glimpse into the faces, places and workshops of the cigar box revolution.