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1 Bicolor

Bicolor

Added by Ghostbuttons on September 20, 2023
2 Only the Lonely: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar

Only the Lonely: 2-String Chugger License Plate Cigar Box Guitar

Added by Doug Thorsvik on September 19, 2023
3 Cutting deep boxes in half

Cutting deep boxes in half

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Bayou blues slide cigar box guitar

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Love Surveyor BCB A. D. Eker 2023

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Box Guitar Blues - Resonator Old School Blues

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Contessa

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8 Super short Tiny innerpocket 3 string

Super short Tiny innerpocket 3 string

Added by A.D.EKER on September 16, 2023
9 Cocaïne Blues (Keith Richards study)

Cocaïne Blues (Keith Richards study)

Added by W.M. Peterson on September 16, 2023
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Help Me, Rhonda (performed on Gittylele) | Beach Boys cover

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