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How to Play “Jack & Diane” on Cigar Box Guitar
Shane Speal
  • Mar 23
  • 1 min

How to Play “Jack & Diane” on Cigar Box Guitar

John Cougar’s “Jack & Diane” is a great song to get acquainted with four-string cigar box guitar chording. I’ve broken down this 80’s
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How to Play “Midnight Rambler” by the Rolling Stones on Cigar Box Guitar
Shane Speal
  • Mar 16
  • 1 min

How to Play “Midnight Rambler” by the Rolling Stones on Cigar Box Guitar

My latest lesson is a blues burner, the classic “Midnight Rambler” by The Rolling Stones. You’ll need a fretted, four-string cigar box guit
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How to Tune a Cigar Box Guitar
Shane Speal
  • Dec 28, 2021
  • 3 min

How to Tune a Cigar Box Guitar

Standard and alternate tunings for cigar box guitar. Includes 3-string, 4-string and 6-string.
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Should I Play Fretted or Slide Cigar Box Guitar?
Shane Speal
  • Dec 23, 2021
  • 2 min

Should I Play Fretted or Slide Cigar Box Guitar?

Today, I'm answering a question from a reader: Dear Shane: Is it better to learn on a cigar box guitar that has a fretted neck or one...
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