Cigar Box Nation has just updated their archive of free DIY musical instrument plans. More than 20 new projects were added. These include cigar box guitars, ukuleles, lap steel guitars made from 2×4's and more. New this year is their historical archive, featuring plans and diagrams dating back to 1884.
Archive of free musical instrument plans: cigar box guitars, ukuleles, and more

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How to play Muddy Waters on a cigar box guitar
Shane Speal, the king of cigar box guitars, has a great tutorial on how to play Muddy Waters' music on a three-string guitar tuned to open-G. Here's part 2: READ THE REST
Shane Speal tries out his 2-string cigar box guitar
Cigar box guitar maker and player Shane Speal made a 2-string cigar box guitar and took it for a spin. Sounds great! He says: "27.5" baritone scale. Strung with E… READ THE REST
Pickup for cigar box guitar promises "authentic 1960's pawn shop guitar tone"
CB Gitty is an online store that sells parts for people who like to make cigar box guitars. On of their new offerings is a Teisco Del Rey-style Gold Foil… READ THE REST
Break up with Microsoft 365—this Office lifetime license will love you forever
TL;DR: Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license for Windows at $34.97 or Mac for $39.99 this week only (reg. $229.99). Microsoft 365's monthly fees got you feeling like you're stuck in an expensive situationship? You've… READ THE REST
Here's why I'm ditching Microsoft 365 for this Office license instead
TL;DR: I got fed up with my Microsoft 365 subscription, so I decided to grab this Microsoft Office 2024 lifetime license while it was discounted to $140. Check out what I thought!… READ THE REST
Here's how to get 'Friends'—or whatever you want—back on Netflix
TL;DR: This VPN router can unblock content on your streaming services without subscription fees. Get it for $149.97 (reg. $219). Your Netflix is a ghost town—especially since they removed Friends and The Office (major RIP). If you're still mourning… READ THE REST