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[VIDEO] “Hobo’s Lullaby” performed by Ben “Gitty” Baker

Watch this terrific rendition of Hobo’s Lullaby performed by Ben “Gitty” Baker on the Gitty Gang Show, episode #114.

How Prep A Box For A Cigar Box Guitar Neck

In this post, you’ll learn how to prepare a cigar box to fit a cigar box guitar neck.

These plans are for a simple neck-through design, the most widely used building method for cigar box guitars.

How to Recess a Cigar Box Guitar Neck

Learn how to cut a recess into a cigar box guitar neck so that it fits into the box and under the box lid.

Simple Cigar Box Guitar Headstock How-To Guide

In this post, you’ll learn how to craft a simple cigar box guitar headstock.

The headstock in this post is often called a straight or recessed headstock, and you’re about to find out just how easy it is to make.

Easy Cigar Box Guitar Tuner Installation Guide

Learn how to install tuners on your cigar box guitar with this simple guide.

Like most aspects of building a cigar box guitar, if you haven’t done it before, the idea of mounting tuners can be intimidating.

But in this post, you’ll see just how easy tuner installation can be.

Led Zeppelin’s “When The Levee Breaks” | 3-String CBG Lesson

In this post, you’ll learn how to play Led Zeppelin’s “When The Levee Breaks” from Shane Speal on your 3-string cigar box guitar.

Led Zeppelin’s “10 Years Gone” | 4-String Cigar Box Guitar Lesson

Learn how to play Led Zeppelin’s “10 Years Gone” from Shane Speal on your 4-string cigar box guitar.

Give This Free Woodshop Certificate To A Loved One

Invite a grandchild, a spouse, or another loved one into your woodshop to build a cigar box guitar or another handmade musical instrument.

Include this certificate with a C. B. Gitty DIY kit to introduce your loved one to the joy of building cigar box guitars.

Steve Arvey Teaches CBG-Building Class in Colombia

Steve Arvey, a pillar in the CBG community and ambassador for cigar box guitars, taught a CBG-building workshop in Colombia.

Watch Steve skillfully assemble a C. B. Gitty “Big Easy” kit in front of eager students new to the joy of building cigar box guitars.

Learn “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” on Your 3-String CBG

If you’re anything like us, you love a little Hank Williams in your life. What could be better than hearing Hank’s mournful crooning to ease an aching heart?

How about learning to play his well-known song “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” on your 3-string cigar box guitar.

[FREE TAB] You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive – 2 & 3 string cigar box guitars

Learn how to play the mournful country classic You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive on your 3-string cigar box guitar and 2-string bass with the totally free-to-download tablature in this post.

[FREE TAB] 2 & 3 String Tablature for Copperhead Road by Steve Earle

Learn how to play Copperhead Road by Steve Earle on your 3-string cigar box guitar and 2-string bass with the free tablature in this post. Continue reading “[FREE TAB] 2 & 3 String Tablature for Copperhead Road by Steve Earle”