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How to Convert Guitar Tab into Cigar Box Guitar Tab

Convert Guitar Tab into Cigar Box Guitar TabDid you know that you can convert conventional 6-string guitar tab into 3-string tab, for playing on a cigar box guitar? It’s true! Check out this post on CigarBoxNation.com from Cigar Box Guitar teacher Pat Curley, which explains how.

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Author C. B. GittyPosted on November 12, 2015November 12, 2015Categories How-to InfoTags 3-string tab, cigar box guitar tab, guitar tab, tab

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