The evolution of the cigar box guitar continues today

Early instruments were made from whatever the artist had available. All that was needed was a broom handle, wire and an old cigar box or biscuit tin.

Watch these videos and be amazed at the ingenuity and wonderful music these instruments produce. From the simple one string diddley bow, the raw delta blues sounds of the classic three or four-string cigar box guitar, the modern six-string electric cigar box guitar to the unique and unusual guitars being created today - each is a piece of art and American history.

WARNING: Listening to these videos may be habit forming!

The following videos are courtesy of YouTube.