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Free Cigar Box Tablature Library

Did you know there is a fast-growing collection of FREE tablature for 3-string cigar box guitars over at CBN's sister site www.CigarBoxGuit…

Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, ConcertsLatest Reply

Cigar Box Guitar How-to Knowledgebase at CigarBoxGuitar.com

Be sure to check out the ever-growing collection of Cigar Box Guitar How-to articles over at www.CigarBoxGuitar.com. C. B. Gitty is buildin…

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Problems uploading videos

Several folks have mentioned that they are having or have had problems in the past with uploading videos to this site. Here is some informa…

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Trueing up fingerboard timber

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A pair of tambourleles!

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Large unadorned , square corners, silverware box, free

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Garage Sale Silvertone, Amp-in-case...lucky me.

Started by Wichita Sam in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner on Saturday. 25 Replies

Fret Sides Dressing

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Slide off decals

Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner on Friday. 10 Replies

Getting more out of your fretted three string CBG.

Started by Cause the Blue rat in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat on Friday. 15 Replies

30.5" scale lay-out help needed please!

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Break angle for bridge

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Day 3: Elephant Canjos (again)

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