There is a wide variety of music played by utilizing Open Tunings: Hawaiian, Blues, Banjo, etc. Considering an Open Tuning really only requires three notes to make a chord, reducing a standard guitar or banjo down to 3 or 4 strings is not very difficult.

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21 thoughts on “A Cigar Box Guitar Builder’s Guide to Stringing and Tuning / Bottleneck Slide Blues / Open Tuning”

  1. Keni Lee Burgess
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    Thank you for your interest and comment. Ya, I was no different than anyone else, for a long time I did not think music theory was important, but then after years of frustration, and on the encouragement of one of my teachers, I took what I call the backward step. I basically relearned everything but with an application of theory. It is really not that complicated, but it adds insight that is applicable in any situation. Please check out my instructional videos. Visit ebay Search: keni lee

  2. AFathersSon
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    Wow, I’m a self-taught musician who’s been playing for close to 7 years now (check out my covers), and 1:05 – 2:00 really impressed me. I don’t really know the fundamentals (theory) of guitar, but I can still play. Now, knowing what you’ve taught me, I feel like experimenting! Thanks a lot, very helpful!

  3. Keni Lee Burgess
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    Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you found my video helpful. Sorry about the delayed reponse. I just returned from a 15 day trip to China. Happy Hoildays. Enjoy, Keni Lee

  4. Jr. SugarFingers Linton
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    GOOD video, very informative, thanks 😉 wonna own a cigar box guitar, sweet!

  5. ibdjpickles
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    Great Video. No one else puts it so simple and easy to understand. I just built my first CBG and have used your tips almost exclusively in my project. It has turned out to be a sweet guitar, I used the neck from my first ever electric guitar… Gives it a little bit more nostalgia for me. Thanks again KLB.

  8. Keni Lee Burgess
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    Thank you for your comment, interest, and support. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.

  9. 0channel0zero0
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    Very nice videos, I look forward to buying your videos on ebay, too.
    Thanks.

  10. Keni Lee Burgess
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    Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you are enjoying my videos.

  11. Mark Ellis
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    Thank you so much for making these videos! You’re amazing!

  12. Keni Lee Burgess
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    My pleasure. I’m not sure what the thickest plain steel string is that you can get, but I’m thinking it would have to be at least a .020 to get it to tune to g. If you give it a try, tell me how it works out. Enjoy.

  14. lennypurnell
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    Hey Keni
    Great video! Very helpful! One question, sometimes you use a capital letter like EADg or Dgb  Then a lower case letter. Are the caps a octive lower? Great instructional!! I gotta watch them all.

  15. Keni Lee Burgess
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    Thank you for your question. Please watch these videos:

    How to select a Resonator Guitar and Bottleneck Slide for Blues
    and
    Delta Blues Bottleneck Slide Open D Series 1 Video CD for Sale on Ebay Search: Keni Lee

    They will answer your question concerning Bottleneck slides. Enjoy.

  17. MrSkurzasty
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    Hello, i was asking in main canal about slides – did You see that? Somebody deleted my post? 🙁 Where i can ask a questions? Please answer

    Best regards

  18. Keni Lee Burgess
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    You are welcome. I am glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for your support. Please feel free to write if you have any questions as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.

  19. kickingmule
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    Please, Ken, I just wanted to be a little funny, BUT I know what you mean and I appreciate what you are doing !!!
    You have "opened" my eays/ears !!!
    You are perfectly right about what your are saying.
    Why have a lot, you don’t need ?

    Take Care
    Urban

  20. Keni Lee Burgess
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    You are welcome. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. See you at the CBNation. Enjoy.

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