How does one tune a three string guitar to play Seasick Steve's 'Thunderbird"?

I have been watching and playing this video to death and have not yet figured out how to tune my CBG to play like this.

Please help.

Thanks.

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Thinking about attending THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR EXTRAVAGANZA, what should I know to make it a real good time?

I have been wanting to go to the Extravaganza for a couple of years. I think this is the year to actually make it. What can you guys tell me to make the most of the trip?

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Anybody planning any fall or winter time get-togethers?

I see only a few festivals left for festival season, and they are too far for me. I was wondering if anyone has any plans for CBG get-togethers in the Michigan-Indiana area?

Heck, I have almost planned one of my own. I have looked into renting a littl

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First cbg and first hello.

I first caught the cbg bug three years ago at the Kalamazoo Blues fest. I actually bought most of my materials back then, but I had lost the initiative for starting my build. I came across this site three weeks ago and decided to put it together. I f

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I need to work out a few issues before I start my second cbg.

Hi yall, I finished building my first cbg this past weekend. Although I learned and wished I would have done some things differently, it turned out better than expected. The main thing I need to remember for my second is to not over work it. I also n

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