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Front Stoop Cigar Box Guitars, Gladstone, MO

Why CBG's Are So Fun

posted February 11, 2013
Playing a cigar box guitar is pretty easy.  Just by barring all 3 or 4 strings between the frets with one finger creates a chord.  The chord you strum may not be as full sounding at a 6 string guitar but it is still a chord.  Usually 3 chords make up a simple song.  One can press individual strings or just bar the strings which gives the easy of playing, unlike a regular guitar.

The boxes that I use have different effects for sound.  The thinner the box, the less accoustic sound comes out and a piezo or other magnetic device is necessary for a stronger sound. 

Strings alaso play an important part in the sound. Using the 13,17 and 26 accoustic strings makes a lighter higher pitched sound.  Using 17, 26 and 34 accoustic strings makes a deeper sound.  So next time you see someone playing a guitar and you want to play too, pick up a cbg.  I promise it's easier to play.



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