Fantastico might be overly generous a description, but they’re unique alright. So, if you’re looking for something different, you’ve reached the right place (or rather, page). What we have here is a feature on cigar box guitars, or more specifically, Lowebows – the popular creation of John Lowe.
The cigar box guitars come in various specifications, from single necks to double necks, or with a single string to multiple strings. The prices vary too, from a modest US$140 to a rather extravagant US$700.
What’s so special about Lowe’s cigar box guitars, especially the double-neck variants, is that they allow “…you to play the bass parts as well as the guitar parts. With the addition of foot drums, it became a one-man band.” Pretty cool stuff, I’ve to admit. But, I’d prefer my acoustic guitar any day.
[News via Memphis Daily News]