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1 Dewdrop-Twin-Humbuckers

Dewdrop-Twin-Humbuckers

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2 Lounge Act (Nirvana cover)

Lounge Act (Nirvana cover)

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3 How to Play Mellow Yellow on 3-string Cigar Box Guitar

How to Play Mellow Yellow on 3-string Cigar Box Guitar

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4 Off the Bench...Black Locust fretless #2

Off the Bench...Black Locust fretless #2

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Life By The Drop - Cigar Box Guitar Cover

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8 Blessed Be Your Name: 3-String (G1G2D3) Cigar Box Guitar

Blessed Be Your Name: 3-String (G1G2D3) Cigar Box Guitar

Added by Doug Thorsvik on September 25, 2021
9 Dave's jam. Dave Lynas passed away a week ago today. Here, he pictures himself younger and strong, playing what he liked and surrounded by friends and music.

Dave's jam. Dave Lynas passed away a week ago today. Here, he pictures himself younger and strong, playing what he liked and surrounded by friends and music.

Added by Uncle John on September 24, 2021
10 Strings go on tomorrow !!

Strings go on tomorrow !!

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Featured Products from C. B. Gitty

"Country Roads" Banjo Kit - Authentic Mountain Banjo Sound

"Country Roads" Banjo Kit - Authentic Mountain Banjo Sound

Shane Speal Signature 4-string Cigar Box Guitar String Sets

Shane Speal Signature 4-string Cigar Box Guitar String Sets

Although Shane Speal is known for his 3-string cigar box guitar playing, he can be seen playing 4-string cigar box guitar during the majori..

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GittyBomb Pickup Mounting System - Choose Cover Material!

Top-mount method - note that this requires cutting a square hole in the top of the guitar for the pickup to fit down into.

We created these pickup mounting ring and cover assemblies here at C. B. Gitty specifically for mounting our mega over-wound GittyBOMB cigar box guitar pickups! They measure 2.3 in. x 2.3 in. by ~0.38 in. (9.7mm) ..

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