In article , Bill
wrote:

Call it a "Seegar" box guitar and, if anyone inquires, tell them the
truth or explain that it is "well-known" that the instrument was named
after Mr. Smokey Seegar.

The description of the seminar ought to resolve any mystery--you could
adequately describe Mr. Seegar's work. I suspect the group would enjoy
assisting you with this!

I suspect you're right...