New Make and Play Workshop - June 15th

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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Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 5th July 2025, Smethwick
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Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 5th July 2025, Smethwick

Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 5th July 2025, Smethwick

£50.00

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 with playing the cigar box guitar, then this is just right for you. In a small group we'll cover the following poi...


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Make and Play workshop, Smethwick, Sunday 15th June

Make and Play workshop, Smethwick, Sunday 15th June

£95.00

A great Fathers Day gift. 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 i...


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Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 20th July 2025, Smethwick

Learn to Play Cigar Box Guitar, 20th July 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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