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Hinkler Electric Blues Box 3 String Slide Guitar Kit
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$31.82
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THE BLUES BOX GUITAR - Also known as a Cigar Box Guitar, the blues box slide guitar dates back to the 1840s where musicians made their own guitars out of cigar boxes, broom handles and 3 strings. This all-in-one kit includes a DIY Blues Box guitar, a booklet with info on assembly, tuning and history, plus DVD and booklet with learning exercises.
- Buy It NowThe Electric Blues Box Slide Guitar Kit with Guitar, Instruction Book and DVD
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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandHinkler
MPN175501
Ean0888680631703
GTIN0888680631703
UPC0888680631703
ModelEBB
eBay Product ID (ePID)23028683232
Product Key Features
Body ColorBlue
HandednessLeft-Handed
Model Year2017
Body TypeCigar Box
SeriesStudio
TypeSlide Guitar Kit
Body MaterialMahogany
String Configuration3 String
Dimensions
Weight2.3lbs.
Height200mm
Width8.5
Length26.25
Additional Product Features
BlackNo
Non-Domestic ProductNo
ColorBrown
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Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Jul 23, 2025Top favorable review
Nice rumbling NAM controller
Has a very nice natural rumble to it, somewhere between reverb and distortion, but slight. Tune it low enough and pass it through Neural Amp Modeler with a VST to lower pitch, and you should have a good bass part. Play high notes on the lower neck and get some really good ringers. If you are going to play it without the slide and the string height (3-4 mm) is too high for you, I suggest replacing the nut and possibly the bridge with smaller diameter hardware from the hardware store Pair it with a ukulele and you've nearly got all of the bases covered. Universal NAM is a lifesaver.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 06, 2021Top critical review
Cheap junk, sound terrible, made of card board.
Not a real cigar box at all, but a paper covered thin card board box. Very cheaply made and the sound proves this. The slide is too small to work properly. The neck is terrible. Not smooth to operate. Highly disappointed in this product.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 31, 2019
A real bargain!
At this price, it's a no brainer for anyone that wants to play bluesy slide guitar music. Awesome tone for such a simple instrument and VERY easy to play. My only complaint would be the piezo electric pick up, as a rule they can be very microphonic and are feedback monsters. This is true of all piezo devices so is to be expected. All in all very happy with it. I couldn't put it down for the first 4 hours I had it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 01, 2019
Can’t go wrong for $30
Bought this on a whim, and wasn’t expecting much considering the price, but I was pleasantly surprised. This thing really sounds pretty good. I tried making a cigar box guitar once and probably spent about as much as this cost on parts, and it sounded terrible. Now I’ve got to try out some different tunings, because playing the blues in the same key gets depressing after a while.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 09, 2021
Lightweight with great book & CD, you can't go wrong with this
This is a great way to learn slide guitar. It is small & easy to learn. The book is full of great info. The CD is great, with back tracks, A tuning track so you do not need to buy a tuner, as long as you have something to play the CD in. It would be a good idea to buy a cheep tuner. As far as the price you just can't beat it. You can buy one for any wear from under $20.00 to $59.95. you just have to look around for a good price. Even at $30.00 to $ 40.00 is well worth it. The sound of the guitar very good and a small amp helps the sound but is not a must. Also you can take this any ware. In all this is a great product and was well thought out. Plus it is just fun to play!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 17, 2019
Modded by adding frets.
Obviously, this is a “for the money” rating. I used a smaller diameter bolt for the nut, and using pieces I cut from a clothes hanger, a file, and some gel-type superglue, I made frets to replace the lines on the neck. This allows it to be played, fingering the frets, rather as a slide guitar. Works great! Using the original bolt at the nut still allows it to be used as a slide guitar.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 30, 2019
Pretty neat
Not much to it, but sounds like a bigger guitar, and my kid loves it...tuners needed tweaked a little so it would hold a tune, but what can you expect from a cigar box guitar?? Now for a mini dobro..Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 23, 2022
Great product for the money.
If you are looking for a cbg to get started then this is for you. If you want a cbg for the more advanced players spend more money and buy a ready to cbg. I purchased it mainly to display in the box as wall art. I am very happy with purchase .
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 14, 2024
Great item i cant wait to assemble it and learn to play 3 strings has to be easier the six strings SUPPER SELLER
Great item i cant wait to assemble it and learn to play 3 strings has to be easier the six strings SUPPER SELLERVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 20, 2018
Great For A FEW Different Reasons
I don't know if it's perfect, or even ideal for a begininner even. What I do know is that it is great for the guitarist (although limited, w/lack of fretting) who's looking for something new, and is thinking of building a custom one for themselves BY themselves! A lot more versatile than I ever expected.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
