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Eh, From Canada

So,

I am new to the world of cigar box guitars, I got myself one of the mass produced "Electric Blues Box Slide Guitar"s by Hinkler Publishing, and I am really enjoying it, especially for the price it's a great value, especially for a beginner like me.

I have not built any of my own instruments yet, but I am going to try my hand at making a didley bow, because that seems a good place to start.

When I get some more practice, and more skilled at playing, I am going to buy a "real" cigar box guitar, from someone.

So hello from Niagara Falls/Welland Canada!

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on December 9, 2021 at 9:37am

Welcome to the forum.

Lots of good info in "The Essential Pages" on the right of the screen for everything CBG.

Permalink Reply by Blues Frog on December 9, 2021 at 10:35am

Welcome to the "Nation"

Just be warned, its addictive. Nobody can build just one!

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