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How to Build a Cigar Box Guitar – Video by Glenn Watt

This is the perfect introductory video for anyone wanting to build a cigar box guitar from scratch.

Author C. B. GittyPosted on August 24, 2015Categories How-to InfoTags cigar box guitar how-to, cigar box guitar video, glenn watt, how to build videoLeave a comment on How to Build a Cigar Box Guitar – Video by Glenn Watt

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