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"I'm a Pirate"

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Versatility of CBGs and an Open C tuning

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How do you all deal with shallow cigar boxes?

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Tooth for a Tooth

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Cigar Box Fiddle Played by Oliver Craven of the Stray Birds

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Featured Products from C. B. Gitty

The Hobo Fiddle DIY Kit by "Boxcar" Ben Gitty

Hobo Fiddle DIY Kit by Ben Gitty Baker - example of completed kit.

So sit down by the fire, boys, and tell a tale or two... there's really not much else for an old hobo to do..."

This kit contains everything you need to build your very own handmade Hobo Fi..

Price: $89.99

The "T-Bone" Solid Cow Bone Guitar Slide

The "T-Bone" Solid Cow Bone Guitar Slide

If you're looking for a unique option to add to your slide collection, you don't want to miss this one! In the years that we've been doing this, we've seen slides come in many different materials. Ceramic, Stainless, Brass, Glass, Copper..

Price: $9.99

The "Reso-Plate" 3-string License Plate Resonator Guitar Kit

The "Reso-Plate" 3-string License Plate Resonator Guitar Kit

Designed with front (or back) porch picking in mind, this kit has an full, rich resonator sound and is great for playing all sorts of music, including Blues, Folk and Country. The "Reso-Plate" kit is easy to as..

Price: $109.99

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