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How to Use Capacitors with Piezo pickups in Cigar Box Guitars

In this video,  Ben “Gitty” Baker and Glenn Watt show you how a simple capacitor can help you get the most out of your piezo pickup. Continue reading “How to Use Capacitors with Piezo pickups in Cigar Box Guitars”

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Latest Posts

  • [VIDEO] “Hobo’s Lullaby” performed by Ben “Gitty” Baker December 5, 2019
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  • Simple Cigar Box Guitar Headstock How-To Guide December 1, 2019
  • Easy Cigar Box Guitar Tuner Installation Guide November 29, 2019
  • Led Zeppelin’s “When The Levee Breaks” | 3-String CBG Lesson November 27, 2019
  • Led Zeppelin’s “10 Years Gone” | 4-String Cigar Box Guitar Lesson November 25, 2019

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