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    • Who’s Who of Cigar Box Guitar Performers
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    • Vintage Instrument Plans & How-to
  • 2022 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album

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  • Why do so many pro musicians love cigar box guitars? January 10, 2023
  • What Is A Diddley Bow? January 9, 2023
  • Build a Hawaiian Ukulele using 100-year Old Plans! December 30, 2022
  • The 2022 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album is here! December 20, 2022
  • What Can a One-String Guitar Really Do? Just ask T. J. Wheeler. December 18, 2022
  • The Little Old Canjo Lady December 15, 2022
  • Learn to play “Smoke On the Water” on your Cigar Box Guitar with just ONE FINGER! [Video Lesson in Link] December 14, 2022
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