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Straps For A Cigar Box Guitar

When you first start playing cigar box guitar, you will probably mostly play sitting down. As you progress, you may want to play standing up and for this you will need a strap. A strap designed...

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Cigar Box Guitar Or Ukulele- Which Is Better For Me?

considerationCBGUkulelescale lengthgenerally 16-25 inches 13-19 inchespitchgenerally lower pitched but you can choose a very short scale if you preferhigher pitched than most cigar box guitarsstring...

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Great Gift Ideas For A Cigar Box Guitar Player: Accessories

Whether you are buying for yourself or someone else, here is a list of useful accessories for the Cigar Box Guitar and a price comparison: Guitar picks or plectrumsPlectrum PunchGuitar StrapGuitar...

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A Beginner’s Guide To The Nut On A Cigar Box Guitar

What Is The Nut On A Cigar Box Guitar? The nut on a cigar box guitar is situated at the top of the fretboard. It is the place where the strings pass over on their way from the machine heads down...

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The Bridge On A Cigar Box Guitar- An A To Z Guide

This article will explain what you need to know about the bridge when starting out with cigar box guitars with helpful hints on choosing which is right for...

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Cigar Box Guitar Quality: What Should I Look For?

There are several things to consider when choosing your cigar box guitar. It's tempting to choose on looks alone, but if you're serious about playing , you need to know it will play well ( even if...

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Hi I'm Kim and I have played guitar for several years and taught beginner six string guitar.
Now that I have discovered the Cigar Box Guitar I'd like share with you what I have learned.
When I started, I found it difficult to find information suitable for absolute beginners.
I have set up this blog and a YouTube channel to help you.

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