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Jul 24, 2020

Kevin O'Brian commented on Keni Lee Burgess's blog post ...a common Cigar Box Guitar question...

"I have a 4 string CBG. I’ve just got it for Father’s Day so I totally new. There is a lot of tab for 3 strings. It is now tuned to GDGB. Could I tune it to GDGG, the high strings in unison, to follow 3 string tab? I haven’t yet…"

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"Welcome to the nation, the Resources tab is highly recommended for build/play information? Check out the YouTube channels of Shane Speal & Glenn Watt for easy video lessons. See ya around :)"

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What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).: I love that they are accessible to all people. I love the DIY quality of them. I just got a CBG from a local maker for Father's Day and want to learn how to play it.

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At 5:00am on June 29, 2020, BrianQ. said…: Welcome to the nation, the Resources tab is highly recommended for build/play information? Check out the YouTube channels of Shane Speal & Glenn Watt for easy video lessons. See ya around :)

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